Langston has made great progress and our final step is the bottle feeding. Langston's gestational age today is 36 weeks. Generally babies don't develop the "suck,swallow, and breathe" reflex until they reach 37 weeks gestationally, so Langston has a ways to go. We're pretty proud of him though because he has made great strides during his time in the NICU. Once our sweet boy is able to take all full feedings by mouth we will be getting ready to bring him home. This mommy can't wait!
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He is so much bigger! And so beautiful! I wish I would have know you were going through all this... I feel awful. I can't imagine the emotions you must be feeling, but I pray you are taking care of yourself and being kind to your soul. Depression is normal, but you're a momma now, and that little guy needs you healthy. You are a WONDERFUL mother; you will forever be adored by that sweet baby boy. Congrats and welcome to the club ;)
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