Feed Me!

Today, William received his first real food provided by mommy!
His blood numbers were stable enough where it was time. His blood sugar, which had been high, measured in a normal, his salt levels were better, he didnt need sterile water anymore, and has stayed off of insulin and dopamine. His hydrocortisone dose is being reduced as well.

The feeding was pretty special. Our nurse filled up a syringe with a ml of milk/colostrum and I held it above William's head. It just trickled right down the feeding tube going through his nose. When he got his first taste, he literally clapped his hands! He sort of half missed them, though. I've been watching him for almost an hour now after the feeding and he seems to be tolerating this new experience pretty well, according to his vitals.
He will "eat" three times daily for now, every eight hours. Gradually, it will become more frequent.
So proud of you, William Elliot.
And William's doctor was very optimistic today, as well.