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The occupational therapist (OT) came to see him and work on his swallowing. She was trying to work his throat muscles to strengthen them.

The bumped his feeds up to 20ml of breastmilk over 3 hours.

My mom popped in to see Stacy and James while I was at work. Stacy took a couple of pics; some in color and some in black and white. After looking at the pics she took, I think I like the black and whites better. I don’t know what it is, but there is something about a black and white photo.

 

Grandma sits in a cushioned hospital chair, holding James on a small pillow. James is wrapped in a blanket and connected to several monitoring wires that trail toward nearby equipment. Grandsma's hands rest gently around James’ body, offering steady support. Medical supplies, drawers, and devices fill the background, giving the scene a clear clinical setting while highlighting a quiet moment of care.
James and Grandma