Its almost 8, and he seems to be doing much better, he's getting vocal (hissing and chirping) and swallowing more of the formula on his own. I have him in my bra again, and he was licking me earlier, so I offered him formula and he took it. He isn't so lethargic either, he has been trying to crawl, he's really shaky, but he seems to be slowly getting stronger. I know its gonna be a long road still, but things are looking more promising.

Oh,,, i am so happy to hear he is doing better, Thank you so much for updating us on everything that has been going on. We are all worried with you.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and the baby>>>

sounds like the little guy is a fighter! Sending suggie hugs and kisses.

I am glad you are seeing some improvement from him. We are keeping fingers crossed here for him. You are doing a great job and it will be a long road but well worth every once of energy you have. Best Wishes

I'm glad to hear he's doing better. You are doing a wonderful job! Keep us posted. Prayers & going out to you and your little one!

Glad to hear he is doing better. We will keep you in our prayers.

Its 1pm, and he is still doing okay, he has pooped twice on his own without stimulation, and he has definetly peed on me at least once, I have never been so happy to be peed on lol. He is holding his own, opening his eyes more, so things are still looking up. I am really really tired, but its so worth it. My fiance asked me last night if he made it were we gonna keep him. I kinda stared at him to see if he was joking, then told him there is no way on this earth that little baby is going anywhere.

LOL, FaesMomma- seems like fighting this hard with him, it would be hard to let him go!

I'm so glad he's doing better!

My best guestimate is he is about 3 weeks OOP based on where he is developmentally and when I saw him OOP...I was trying not to mess with the family too much once I knew she was pregnant again, as they rejected their first set of twins, and I had hoped to avoid that with this lil one. But we are making it thru so far.

Hi Heather,
How's he doing now? It's been almost 24 hours since your rush to the vet's with him...
I'm glad he finally pooped for you. It is not unusual for them not to poop at all during the first 24 hours after being rejected. I believe this is because they don't really have anything in their system to expunge. Since he's pooped twice already for you, that's a very good sign The consistency will be somewhat thin, unformed and a bright yellowish-orange color... all that is normal when first switched over to hand-feeding. As his system adjusts to the new food, the stools will become firmer and more like normal glider poo
Please keep my numbers handy & call me again if needed. I'm available 24/7 for joey emergencies

He is doing really well, he has been taking little hops and really scooting around, and looks a lot more alert. He is also taking more each feeding, esp since I added the peaches. His poops sounds exactly like what you described Suz. He still tires really easily, esp about 1/2 through a feeding. But I am betting that is an age thing.

Yeah my baby girl tired really easy after eating and she was 8 wks!!

I am SOOO HAPPY to hear he is doing better!! Congrats!! I'll be praying that the improvement continues!

Keep up with the updates, and hope he keeps improving! Those of us not good with very young babies are watching, even if we don't say much. Great news!

Wow i just read this and am so glad the little one is holding on! I will keep u and the baby in my thoughts and will watch this post closly! Huggs from me and gizmo!

It is with tremendous sadness that I have to say we helped Chance cross the rainbow bridge about 30 minutes ago. He started having seizures and would crab and looked to be in a lot of pain, so we made the heart wrenching decision to take him to the ER vet to help him cross the bridge. Thank you to everyone that helped us, and prayed for him. He is no longer in pain, and is in a better place. My heart is broken...

awwww...I'm so sorry, been watching this thread pulling for this little guy

Im so sorry for your loss, sending you a big overseas hug

No No NO!! I really was so proud of this boy and you. I am horribly saddened by this news.

I'm so sorry. I know you tried so hard to save him.

I want to say that from the description, it really does sound like there was some internal defect that his parents must have sensed. He was getting GOOD care from you. I think if it wasn't something congenital, he would have pulled through.

I am so sorry to hear this. Many huggs from me and gizmo and we will keep u in our thoughts. You did your best and made his last hrs full of love and tender care.

Wow. I am so sorry for your loss. Chance knew he was loved and cared for for his short time here on earth. That is the best you oculd have possibly done. *hugs*

I am so sorry.

RIP little Chance

i'm so very sorry, i definately think you did your best for the little guy, i'm at work trying hard to not cry right now, i can totally understand how devestating this is, as i've got to take a few pets to be put down. I have so much trouble bringing myself to do this as well, i get so worked up. I'm again so very sorry you lost the little fella, but as i say to myself to comfort me when i loose one of my pets, he's in a bigger better place having the time of his life with God, and all the other little critters that have gone over the rainbow bridge.