Matthew is up to 12 cc for each of his feedings. He had a PICC line put in a couple of days ago so he could continue to receive his IV fluids without getting his umbilical line infected. The NP told us that it would be about 7 days but one of the neonatalogist informed us today that he would likely be coming off of the IV fluids/nutrition in the next 48 hours. Yay Matthew! He might me tiny but he is strong. He is still on the CPAP machine for now. Tonight he weighed 2 lb 1 oz.
Emily is up to 25 cc per feeding and is totally off of the IV. She had her IV line removed today. Big step for our big girl! She is also tolerating the nasal cannula and is getting 1L of oxygen. Tonight she weighed 3 lbs 1 oz.
They are also both back on the bili lights wearing tiny "sunglasses". The doctor told me today that we may go on and off of the lights several times.
We are now able to take their temperatures and change their diapers on our own. We hold them using a "Kangaroo" hold, which means that we hold them skin to skin on our chests. They are able to feel our body heat and this is a great way for them to bond with us and has been proven to aid in growth. We usually hold them while they are eating and 30 minutes after which gives is 1.5 hours. We are allowed to hold them once per day at this point. David and I take turns with each one but David lets me have the turn if for some reason one of them can not have a turn that day. David is in charge of reading to them every day and every night.
I thank God everyday for our tiny miracles. Please keep praying for us.
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