8-21-06 Binky Training 101


Just in case anyone was wondering what "binky training" is here's a picture for ya! In this pic Nate is feeding Burke a small amount of breastmilk through a tube attached to a pacifier. With each suck, Nate slowly & steadily pushes down on the syringe that contains the milk and it flows into the tube and out the end of the binky into Burke's mouth! This teaches Burke what it feels like to suck, swallow and breathe all at the same time! Both my boys are doing great...Nate is so patient with Burke and Burke is so patient with Nate...they make a great team! :)

Burke has been taking 10cc's (30 cc = 1oz) about twice a day and hasn't had any problems with aspirating or choking...we are super proud of him! In the next months, he'll continue to get a larger amount through his binky trainer and when he's ready, he'll graduate to a bottle. I've also started nursing him but we need lots more practice latching on and sucking. I'm very hopeful and know he'll get the hang of it!

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Anonymous said…
Nice Dad....you go Momma!! Yeah Burke baby...

Know that you three are constantly involved in the daily lives of many people. I know when I think of you all and pray that there are many other folks out there doing the same. It is the wildest times when the Lord brings you all to mind; literally during the middle of the night up at San Juan Island...we were sleeping outside watching the Perseid Meteor shower. That big beautiful golden moon rising with shooting stars. Baby Burke was in my prayers. Such peace...
10:48 PM
D-Lo said…
...which of course begs the question, "Who's training whom?"
3:05 PM
Anonymous said…
So happy to hear how well Burke's doing!! Hope you all get to go home soon! :)
4:20 PM
Anonymous said…
It is so good to see the progress, and see God performing a miracle right before our very eyes.
We continue to pray for you and your beautiful baby boy. God is at work, and it shows.
Love,
Hector & Teresa Vega
11:08 AM
Anonymous said…
Hope to see a note soon saying we are going home.
Love all the new photos.
love to all,
The Tibbett's
8:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Nate and Chris:

I received your log contact from Nancy at CFCS. First congratulations for the new member of the family! I wish you all the best in health and good spirits.
Has anybody suggested the kangaroo method for you and your baby? Preemies sooth and gain weight faster when carried this way by their parents. It's also cheap:)
From my new home in New Mexico again lots of good wishes for your wonderful family.
Adriana Bowen-Garcia
6:47 AM
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