Here is a look at Toby's new g-tube for those who are not sure what I've been talking about. One end is located inside his stomach and held in place by a water-filled balloon. The other end can be hooked up to more tubing so his milk can be run directly in. We are using a pump to control the rate. Right now, he is on the pump (i.e. eating continuously) for about 14 hours a day with time off for good behavior. Good behavior equals willingness to take a few ounces from the bottle and is rewarded with freedom to get up and play.
Free from his oxygen tubing for a few minutes today after his bath:
All hooked up again and back to sweet dreams. His last visit to the hospital, one of his doctors used him to explain to her students that you can spot a preemie by his "toaster head", the flattened sides from laying on them and being flipped like a pancake when he should have been floating and growing in the womb. An accurate assessment, perhaps, but one cute piece of toast.
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