Kangaroo Two for Jonas

Greetings!

I snuck into the NICU a little early this afternoon to find a beaming Mari holding Jonas next to his bed. Mari was able to kangaroo care with Jonas for almost three hours today. Quite a neat treat for both!

Jonas had another stable day and is now at full feeds. This means he receives 7ml of milk every hour. His belly looked a bit full as a result! The milk has an additive to it to increase its calorie count. Jonas did not seem to mind. He is also holding steady on his ventilator with no changes.

Elsa was a stable little lady today as well. Her blood gases were good and if she keeps holding strong she may be weened a little bit at midnight. She is also on full feeds and is doing well with them.

It is nice to have a slow day at the office--not a ton of changes and we have no complaints. Hold steady Jonas and Elsa!

We continue to pray for their lungs to heal and for their bodies to grow.

The pictures are of Jonas and Kangaroo Care, Elsa with a quick face tape change today, and our favorite sign at the hospital (Don't all doors open suddenly and without warning?).

God Bless,

Dan & Mari & Elsa & Jonas