To G-tube or not to G-tube?

We weren't supposed to go back to the Duke Clinic for a check-up until the end of May, but Carter was missing Dr.B so much that we went yesterday. Actually, feeds have gotten really frustrating and we made a frantic call out of desperation (and sleep deprivation) to Dr. B that something needs to change and it needs to happen soon. She jumped right into action like a Super Hero and arranged for us to be in the Clinic within a few days. We also wanted to have a meeting with the surgeon about the G-tube. The visit went well and everyone gushed over how well Carter is doing. He had a great time flirting with EVERYONE and showing off his 2 teeth. I thought Dr. B and the surgeon were going to fight over who got to take Carter home :)

He now weighs 7.34 kilos (16 lbs, 3 oz.) and is still riding the 10% curve, while his length is in the 25%. He's gained a pound in just over 2 weeks, which is great considering he was sick during that time.

We have a lot to think about concerning Carter's refusal to eat by mouth and whether or not to venture into G-tube territory, feeding clinics, maintain status quo, etc.. We were given a lot of great information and now we have to decide what we think is best for Carter. And I thought parenting was just about fun stuff! (haha)

It's nice to hear that they think he's doing so well because sometimes we get so wrapped up in the feeding and reflux issues that we lose sight of just how lucky we are. We know that eventually he will eat and we have to be patient until then. As usual, Carter does everything on his own terms, on his own time. I know one day we'll be at Chick-Fil-A and he'll just ask for some nuggets. Then we'll never be able to get him to stop eating!

"Hmmm...I wonder what they're going to say at Duke?"