*there's another day in the life of a tube feeding

Here's what it looks like hooked up to the G tube:

The square of gauze is probably temporary. The skin around the tube is continuously trying to heal and might not need anything to absorb excess granulation tissue after awhile. We're told sometimes it's just an ongoing thing that needs padding.

This is what is more commonly seen at feeding time...the extension tube coming out of the bottom of a buttoned onesie...he's less likely to grab it this way:

The bag of milk and the pump on the pole:

This close up is just to show off the new curl over his ear!

There is sometimes a lot of curl on top too. He had a bath not long before this feeding so it has been brushed straight here.

Newest milestone: sitting up to play!

New bib! Thanks to my mother for bringing a smile to our (and his!) face with this:

We are still going to see various doctors but not nearly as often! We recently had Will's NICU follow-up eye appointment. He is a bit farsighted and has a slight astigmatism. Unfortunately we have to go back in one year to check on that. The good news is that there is an 83% chance that it will correct itself! Otherwise he would need glasses. For now we will consider it one more preemie concern checked off the list!