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@the0ph1lus It’s probably not what you want to hear, but he’s still very young and just needs more time. He should be this sleepy. The suck swallow reflux isn’t present until 35ish weeks and it usually takes a healthy baby a week or so (after being off oxygen support) to master oral feeds...

@imchad I wouldn’t say it a nice-to-have, it can be a must-have for some babies. Breastmilk averages 20-22 calories per oz. Some babies (like preemies or low weight) need the extra calories hence why some are given fortified breastmilk or straight formula with a higher calorie content. Trust...

@stay_tattd4_lyfe Just a kind reminder that a couple fistfuls of cake one time won't turn your child off to vegetables and other healthy foods for the next few years :)

@alusuw Our nurses wrote positive little wins on his whiteboard every few days. It was standard NICU practice for our hospital. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask them to write down a mini milestone for you once in a while. I took lots of positive pictures during our 8 week stay. First...