I Don't Need That Stinkin' Tube

Mom and Dad are trying to rest from running around taking care of me, so I thought I'd say hello. They didn't realize just how demanding I am, especially when I miss my Duke nurses.

First of all, let me tell you how great Lucy is. I keep wondering why they kept her from me for so long. She follows me around all over the house and comes running when I cry. Mom even has to put a step-stool beside my crib so Lucy can peek into my crib and check on me when they are changing me. When I'm on the floor playing, she's right there beside me licking my drool and keeping me "clean." I think everyone should have a Lucy.

I did the funniest thing this morning. While Daddy was holding me, I snuck my finger up under my feeding tube and YANKED it out! I did it so quickly that it scared Daddy and he yelled "Oh, No!" Just as he did that and his mouth was wide open, I stuck the end of the tube right in his mouth! teehee. I'm so cute :) Anyway, I've been eating from a bottle all day and even have taken my meds by mouth. They really taste awful but Daddy says it's not as bad as having that tube crammed back down my nose and throat, so I'll cooperate for now. Mom and Dad said they won't put the tube back in unless I decide I don't want to drink from the bottle. Mom is so crazy with that camera that she had to have a whole photo shoot of my bare face.

I go to Duke tomorrow to show them how well I'm doing at home. I hope they are proud of me and I hope I've gained weight or they're going to start making me eat MORE! Mom and Dad said I get to go by the NICU and see my nurses if I'm a good boy.

Thanks for all of your comments. Please keep praying for my buddies, Davis and Christopher.

Love,
Carter

P.S. Many thanks to my buddy, Parker Hansen, for this cool onesie. It's even turquoise for CDH! I can't wait to show it to all the ladies!