This past week has brought even more firsts to our family. Jackson came out of the incubator and is now in a crib. He also started bottle feeding for the first time. He is still getting used to it and has a ways to go until we can remove his feeding tube, but he is moving in the right direction and this is one more obstacle he will need to overcome before he can come home. He is also trying to breastfeed once per day and he is doing really well. Premature babies have trouble coordinating their suck, swallow, and breathe reflexes, so it is really encouraging that he is doing so well.
Jackson also got to be held by G-Ron (Grandma Ronee) for the first time. So far in the NICU, Dad and I have been the only ones to hold the babies, so it was quite special for my mom to get to hold her Grandson for the first time. She loved every second of it and so did he.
Our babies also hit big milestones in their weight this week. Jackson is now over 5 lbs and Reagan is over 4 lbs. They have come a long way in the past 4 weeks and are really doing well. We are so thankful that they are progressing this well. We can't wait to have them home!
