I just can't believe that by Monday, we'll have three babies weighing over four pounds. Julia is 3 lbs 13.4 oz, Griffin is 3 lbs 14 oz and Braddock is 4 lbs 1.1 oz. Braddock is back up to full feeds, so his weight should start to climb again. The great news on Griffin is that his CPAP is still off and he is loving his smaller, more comfortable nasal cannula. They've lowered his flow every day (meaning the pressure at which the oxygen goes through the tubes) and he is almost on room air. We couldn't be happier for him. He is smiling just like Braddock all the time now. We can tell the boys are identical now.
Julia pooped all over Bill today while he tried to change her diaper. It was such a mess and she was very happy with herself. He just laughed.
What else? Braddock was in the open air crib with Julia, but this morning when I arrived he was back in an isolette. He just couldn't keep himself warm so they aren't going to push him. Weight gain is more important at this stage, and they can't gain weight if they are using all their energy to stay warm. Julia is borderline with her temperature every day but she is still gaining weight, so she's staying out for now.
I can't believe it is Friday already. The days seem long but the weeks are flying by. They've been alive 38 days now... that's 38 days closer to coming home. What a great day that is going to be.
Off to do all the laundry that the NICU sends home with us!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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Nic & Bill,
So glad to hear that Griffin continues to do well and is smiling. Sounds like Julia continues to lead the pack. Happy to hear that Braddock is doing well on his feeds. Can't believe they have grown so much! This whole thing is just so EXCITING!!!! Bet you can't wait until they can all come home but at least you can catch up on sleep while you can.
Anne
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