Today was better than yesterday for Memphis and his withdrawal. He was able to get a couple of hours of sleep here and there. Memphis has only thrown up three or four times today which is also better than yesterday. He has been able to sit and watch baby Einstein or be held by mom and be perfectly happy. Still having some withdrawal symptoms, but Memphis seems much more content than he did yesterday. Poor little guy.

Memphis has definitely been showing his personality recently now that he is less druged and more alert. If nobody is sitting by his bed side talking to him he will begin to fuss but as soon as somebody comes to talk he will stop and be fine. He would like for someone to be paying 100 percent attention to him at all times. He has also started smiling some.

An update on the kidneys and liver:
His kidneys have leveled out completely and are stable with normal functioning numbers. The renal doctors said that if he ever gets real sick again his kidneys could very easily relapse but for now they are looking good.
His liver numbers are still high but headed in the right direction. His bilirubin was at 2.6; it needs to be less than 1.

Still no change on feeding. He is receiving 29cc every hour on a continuous feed. 32cc is really what his full feed is but he was gagging and spitting up to much to continue going up in volume. They have added a fortifier to the breast milk to insure that Memphis is getting all the calories he needs. Even with the fortifier, Memphis is still loosing weight. He has gone from 11 lbs 9 oz two Sundays ago to now weighing 10 lbs 15 oz. He should be gaining weight as he grows not losing. They will be keeping a close eye on this.

PT came and worked with Memphis today. They worked on tummy time and holding up his head. He did good work.

Over all, today his been much better for Memphis.... Hopefully tomorrow will be even better.