Over 2 weeks old already, crazy!! Last night Evan weighed 4lb13oz, Payton was 4lb8oz and Riley was 3lb15oz!! The Drs are very happy with all of their weight gains. So far I am keeping up with the milk supply for all 3 boys, but it is pretty exhausting! I am not stressing about it and will do the best I can for as long as I can :) The boys still have good days and not-so-great days. Last night Payton had to be put back on oxygen, luckily just a very low flow through a nasal cannula and not CPAP, he was looking much better this morning and the Dr says he will do great eventually and is just out-growing his lung immaturity. Evan and Riley also didn't feed that well last night and I left the hospital feeling frustrated...but this morning they both ate like champs and reminded me that this is all just a work in progress. The neonatal Dr that received the boys after I delivered was back on rounds today after being off since the day after they were born. It was great to hear his positive report on how far they have come since birth, he can really appreciate their milestones since he has been off, makes us remember to be thankful for them too! They say one day the switch will flip and they will "just get it". Here's to hoping that day will come sooner than later!
The boys were also moved from the level III NICU to level II in the wee hours of the morning today, this is great news! Level II is basically for "growers and feeders" so we are thankful for the confidence they have in the trips health. We love the new SPACIOUS room with lot's of windows, it is very refreshing and much quieter. It's nice to be in a room where we are not tripping over each other and I know the sunlight has to help these boys' spirit!
We are sad that Uncle T is leaving tomorrow, he has been a great help and we love having him around. We took a couple of hours this afternoon for "fun" and we all took Brody out for lunch and some game playing, it was nice to be out laughing and having fun!
Congrats on another Great Report! All of you (Brooke, Ben, and Uncle Tyson) have done a wonderful job of caring for Brody and the Trio...and based on the Dr's comments, you have Evan, Payton, and Riley moving the right direction! Still keeping all of you in our prayers! Grandma & Grandpa W.
ReplyDeleteThe feeding thing is a total roller coaster. We didn't know until the day they came home that they were coming home. It really does just click! They'll be home before you know it : )
ReplyDeleteGlad that all is well.....the eating part is crazy...remember how frustrating it was when jax would only eat a few ml and then spit it up....but it gets better and the rollercoaster slows down...... ;) you all are in our thoughts....let us know if you need any help with B now that uncle tyson is gone! lots of love Marcie, Jax and T!
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