Quinlan has now consistently gained weight the past few days and is 4 lbs, 9 oz. Up 5 oz from his birth weight. This extra weight will help him regulate his temperature (a graduation requirement). He is still working on suckling and the pacifier is helping to work the muscles he needs. He now latches and suckles for 1 minute periods, requiring a lot of rest in between, but he is starting to get the hang of it. He is also alerting us to when he is hungry or needs to be changed, and wakes up to interact with us during feeding/changing times.
All great signs, keep up the good work Quinlan!
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