Greetings,
Walking into the NICU today I got another surprise...Jonas wasn't there. He had been moved to the adjoining room. As one nurse put it, "one step closer to the door." Elsa will soon be joining him in the next room over when there is space available for her. This room has the same set up and nurses, but there is a little less room between the isolettes, so it is for babies who are a little more stable. Can you believe it? After 8 1/2 weeks in the same room it is wonderful to be promoted to a room for babies who are a little more stable!
Elsa continues to do well on CPAP. She is breathing room air, or just a tiny bit of oxygen most of the time. She even has a pacifier now and was enjoying it briefly after her care time today. She is back to full feeds at 8 ml of milk an hour and weighed 1500 grams today (about 3 lb 4 oz). It is a little hard to see Elsa in her picture today admist the IV padding on her arm, the CPAP mask, and the green binkie, but she is in there!
Jonas is doing well on his vent, chowing down on 9 ml of milk an hour and he is proud to regain the weight title as he was 1510 grams today (3 lb 5 oz). Jonas's isolette was due for a change today so I got to kangaroo with him for about two hours. So much better than last week's attempt that only lasted about a minute because he was holding his breath.
Some people have asked when they might be coming home. Good question. All we can say is that typically preemies stay until around their full term due date, which for them would be April 1. Sometimes babies go home sooner, sometimes they need to stay longer. A lot depends on how their lungs are doing. Some babies do go home with oxygen or other medical aids such as sleep apnea monitors. We will just have to wait and see. It sure feels good to have some stable days with our babies.
God bless,
Mari, Dan, Elsa and Jonas
Great News all around! Keelin loved those gumdrop binkies...they were a godsend when she was on the billilights for 3 days. I am so glad your sweet peas are holding strong!!! Keelin has her first ear infection and as much as it hurts me to be giving her meds, and see her in pain, I remember the miracles that are your precious, beautiful babies. I miss you Mari! I can't wait to meet your angels, and set up some play dates:)
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Thanks for your up-dates, today and always. "Movin' on up to the East Side." WOW! FACT: Setbacks are part of growth. So it is with great joy and celebration to hear progressively, good and growing news. Medical wonderment, Committed nurses and staff, the best mecanicalment and accoutrements in the world. These little tykes are in the the hands of a loving God and of expert earthly care. You are continually in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Unka Don and Delores.
ReplyDeletePS: We're puttin' grandpa on the plane, as we speak. He should be available for a supper date.
I am so happy to hear they are doing so well...Every morning I come to work and look at your postings and it makes my day!!!! Can't wait to see them!!! We are keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts....Carol
ReplyDeleteGood news about the room change...and moving up!! Wonderful:) Jane and Ralph
ReplyDeleteDan and Mari, such wonderful news over the past few days! Prayers up!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for such great news! One step closer to the door is a great place to be! We continue to pray for y'all!! :) HUGS!!
ReplyDeleteWe're thrilled to be reading the ongoing good news. Yay!
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