Greetings,
Another great day. Another day that we got to hold both of our babies. Elsa was promoted to the same room as Jonas today so they get to be neighbors. It is so fun to have them be close together. It is also nice to be able to keep a closer watch on their needs and try to help meet them. For example, Elsa was a little fired up when she went back in her isolette after hanging out with mom for a few hours. She had all her limbs going and was mad. Because the kids are so close now, one of us could help with Jonas's care time and one could help console Elsa and we could still be together. Dan got to hold Jonas for the first time today. They talked sports and Jonas took a nap. Both babies are up to 10ml of milk an hour. Elsa has extra calories in her milk and Jonas has protein added to his milk. Jonas is still the weight champ coming in at 3 lb 7 oz today. Elsa is right behind at 3 lb 5 oz. Jonas is hanging out on his ventilator at about 29-32% oxygen. Elsa is holding strong on CPAP and even gets to wear the big girl oxygen (nasal cannula) during kangaroo care.
We are thrilled to be able to hold our babies more regularly now and give them love and comfort. It's good for us, too! Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and caring.
God bless,
Mari, Dan, Elsa and Jonas
This is so exciting. I follow their progress every day (except when there are no entries and I do miss them). It will be great when you can finally bring them home. Their weights are steadily going up and that is a great sign. Keep up the great work and it won't be long.
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