A couple things

Cole is gaining weight! He's over 2 pounds now. They're continuing to increase his food intake too -- he is now at 8ml. The steady increase in milk volume is so heartening, not only is it turning him into a fatso, but it's proving that his gizzards are working properly. Of course I can't help but worry sometimes that they're pushing him too hard by increasing it so fast because you know ... they're NICU doctors and they do this all the time and obviously I know better than they do. Along similar lines is my reaction to the "sunglasses" he wears to shield his eyes from the bright phototherapy lights. They have a big band that goes around the back of his head, and then a smaller band that goes across the top of his head -- right where he has no skull and his brain is exposed. Check my 7th grade biology knowledge. Isn't that band smooshing his brain and impeding his ability to learn philosophy? He's DELICATE, people!

I asked the nurse what kind of hernia Cole's is, and she said it's an Inguinal hernia. Apparently it's very common and very easily remedied, so that's fortunate. Still, it's unnerving. Also, he might have two.

I'd just like to reiterate something that I alluded to in my last post. His brain! They scanned it and found no bleeding. I know I already said that, but I'm happy to be writing it despite my fear of repeating myself. This is so significant. I think they only do three brain scans; one a couple days after he's born, one ten days or so after he's born, and then one a month or two later. The fact that he's showing no signs of trouble after the first two stages is huge.

Now, if you're curious about the room that we're spending so much time in, here's some pics of what it looks like.




To Kate's right is Cole's roomate, Cali. Her mom is rad, and when Cole and Cali grow up we want them to date. Don't they make a great couple?


Kate is cute.