The Tube is OUT!!!!

That's right!!! The tube is OUT!!! We are so thrilled. Nathan had his appointment with Dr. El-baba today. He is happy with the progress he is making, and felt it was okay to remove the tube a month early as long as Sarah the dietitian was okay with it. Sarah came in and we went over what he typically eats in a day. We advised her that he eats ALL day long. Here is a break down of one day:

8am: Bowl of dry cereal

10am: 2-3 pancakes, and a glass of milk

11:30-12pm: Apple or Oranges

1-2pm: Bowl of Pasta, and a Boost Drink

4:30pm~Apple, Oranges or a cheese stick pack

6-6:30pm~Dinner (whatever we are having) Chicken, carrots/peas

Small snack before bed

2~9ozs sippy of water/juice during the day

This is just a break down of 1 day. Everyday is different. She said she would like us to lower the amount of juice he gets and up the amount of milk per day. And to limit the snacks. She wants him to feel more hungry at mealtime. We asked her about the tube, and if it could come out. She said it should be fine. She believes Nathan will continue to be tall and skinny like his dad, and will stay around the 10th percentile. She asked how we felt maybe keeping the tube in for a few more months. We told her that if it wasn't bothering him, I wouldn't mind, but the fact that it hurts him ALL day everyday is not good. We need it out. She felt comfortable enough for it to be removed. After seeing her, Dr. El-baba came in and removed it. Nathan screamed so loud, but bounced back quick. I could tell a difference in him right away. He seemed happier, and was standing up straighter. We are so glad it is out, and just pray that Nathan keeps going in a positive direction.

We decided to have a little pizza party to celebrate this occasion. I told everyone way in advance that when it came out, we were having a pizza party, but that it would be short notice since we didn't know until the appointment. Right after his appointment we called and texted everyone. They were thrilled. The pizza party was fun. Both grandmas, and grandpas came, along with Bryan, Lindsay, GGma, and Melissa. It was a nice little celebration.