A Healthy Appetite

After nearly two weeks of receiving his food through a feeding tube, Crewe began taking his food through his mouth a few days ago.  He must be trying to make up for lost time because the nurses often find themselves refilling his bottle. 

Crewe is also a great nurser.  I was worried that the window had closed on his desire and willingness to learn to nurse, but he latches right on every time I'm at the hospital.

The results of his healthy appetite are showing in his weight.  He's now up to 8 pounds and 2 ounces.

Every day that goes by seems to bring improvement for Crewe.  He doesn't seem to notice that the trach tube is there.  We changed the tube yesterday for the first time and he didn't even cry.