Becca and I are in complete shock! Simon is coming home tomorrow! Things have happened so fast in just a few days. After Simon had his gavauge tube removed, he started feeding from the bottle for every feeding. The plan was to put the tube back in when he was tired from bottling, but he never got tired. One thing led to another and soon he was lined up to do his exit cranial and eye scan, and circumscision. Becca and I spent all of last night readying the house. We were up far too early in the morning continuing out cleaning frenzy. Tonight, we will room in at the hospital. Having Simon under our care without monitors will make it much easier to do the same at home. We have so many questions and doubts, but are definently ready for this step.

From Simon Levi

What a big boy! When we visited the hospital yesterday, Simon suprised us by having his gavauge tube out of his nose. This is the tube that, up to this point, delivers food directly into his stomach. It has been a very important part of his weight gain and a big help because he doesn't get enough food before he tires out from breastfeeding. Yesterday, Simon started taking the bottle every couple of feedings which is great becasue that means we're one more step closer to leaving. With the gavauge tube out, both Becca and I feel that he sounds less snotty. His nurse said that she was going to try bottle feeding him every three hours until he tired out and needed the tube put back in. Apparently, Simon was tired of not being able to breath and pulled out the entire tube last night.