So sorry about your loss. If he weighs 4 ounces, I would probably give 2 cc'c as opposed to the 4 cc's reccomended (the formula of 1 cc per ounce of weight). And increase from there. I would have him nurse first, while he's hungry then tube feed to fill the tummy. Likely he'll tire from nursing if he's weak. If he's too weak I'd let him save his energy, and only tube feed. Sometimes it only takes 2 days of tubing for them to get a good amount of strength to resume nursing.
You're doing great, praying this one gathers his strength and thrives.
~Susan |