Later Tube!  (Hopefully forever)

17 days ago we learned that Connor has a true friend at school.  A friend that will break the rules and do what’s best for him even if he gets in trouble.  In this particular instance, Connor’s friend had so much confidence in Connor’s ability to eat that he or she (Connor won’t give up his friend’s identity) pulled out his feeding tube at school. 

And…that was 17 days ago!  Connor is still growing and continues to get better at eating solid(ish) foods.  He loves yogurt, pureed fruits and veggies, shredded cheese, bananas, baby cookies, and STICKS OF BUTTER!  Yes, you read that right…Jake gave Connor a stick of butter as a snack (It has 100 calories per tablespoon after all). 

Isabel also loves feeding Connor.  She isn’t quite as skillful as Jake or me but Connor absolutely loves it as she jams that spoon into his mouth or spills the food into his bib.  He adores his sister and smiles ear to ear as she attempts to feed him through his 1.5-toothed grin.  Videos available on demand…(This blog doesn’t let me add them.) 

I say he’s doing great…but he’s still not a huge fan of his bottle.  At least during the day.  At night…he’s a pro!  Unlike most kids, Connor has no problems going to bed hungry… Then Jake and I sneak in and “dream feed” him twice over the course of the night.  Right now, he’s still getting over 50% of his formula ounces while asleep.  The unanimous vote among Kleinmahons is that eating and growing children overrule well rested parents (at least temporarily). 

Let’s keep that tube out!! Go CPK!

Editor’s note: The last few days have been rough and CPK is a little sick. The fate of the tube is up in the air…