Happy New Years everybody!
2015…I don’t really make resolutions. Last year Thomas was in NICU until late January. My goal at that time was to establish breastfeeding. I am very thankful that I can still breastfeed him. Although Thomas still has not taken to a bottle, my goal is to continue to breastfeed him for as long as possible. I believe that has helped With Thomas’ general wellbeing having had 1 cold and it’s a wonderful way to bond with each other still (maybe not so much when it’s 4am in the morning haha!)
I have good news for Thomas. As you know he has been working on cup feeding. With water it has been tricky due to its runny texture. However, thanks to a blogger friend, Gwen, for recommending a healthy fats smoothie recipe. I was really unsure how Thomas would cope with the texture and flavours. Here’s the video for you to enjoy. I am so proud of Thomas. This has been a huge achievement for him. The cup we used is a small 30 ml with a bendy material similar to his pink cup. It’s a perfect fit for his mouth and a good way for me to measure his intake. In the recipe, it is coconut cream, a banana, and either canned peaches or fruit salad. My next goal is to try the formula milk in the same cup. He continues to gain small amounts of weight. He is nearly 7 and a 1/2 kilo. He is certainly feeling a little heavier!
Minding Thomas 