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Thomas did better than we anticipated during the 48 hours off his Reflux drugs. He was given some thickener in his milk which has definitely helped. The long awaited PH test commenced at 3am this morning and when we left at 7pm this evening, apart from a tube up his nose and down his throat which makes it a little harder to breath, he was doing really well. As I'm sure you can appreciate (and touching wood!!), this is a huge relief to his parents who were up at the hospital until past midnight keeping him company.

This morning, one of the senior sisters (Aunty Gill) suggested that it could be helpful to Thomas' progress if his mum stayed in the hospital and attempted to breastfeed him on demand for a full 48 hours. Of course, mum has quickly jumped at the chance to spend more time with Thomas.

The NICU has four bedrooms with a small lounge, microwave and sink which the parents are allowed to use if their baby is very ill or just prior to them going home. Lindsay & Scott, parents to the triplet girls, are currently staying in because they live in Hove which is a bit too far to come every day and will be good company for mum when she isn't breastfeeding at all times of the day or night!

Thomas had his first visit from his Uncle Luke on Sunday afternoon and also saw his Grandad Peter and Grandma Katherine again.

Here's another lovely picture of Thomas and his mum.