This week Daniel has been attempting to feed directly from the breast. Until now it's been via a tube straight into the stomach (a gavage). Sucking, swallowing and breathing are quite a complicated combination of activities for a boy who should, by rights, still be a month away from being born. But Daniel has done remarkably well. He's meant to have around 40ml of milk every 3 hours, and on a number of occasions he's managed to take up to 26ml directly from the breast, which is a great effort. The remaining 14ml is delivered via the gavage. At times, quite possibly depending on what Nicci had for dinner the night before, Daniel has been less keen to engage. At times, he's forgotten to breath! Burping him is quite fun.

Nicci joined me on a jog this morning: her first run since coming off bed rest. She did really well. We went about 4 miles without stopping and at a reasonable pace. We're off to hospital now for the 9.30am feed. I wonder whether the curry we had for dinner last night (mmmm... curry!), or the lactic acid that may have built up from this morning's exercise, will add to the flavour of Nicci's milk?