Saturday, February 6

There has been no big changes with the babies over the last few days.

The coolest news is that Kevin held Andrew in kangaroo care for the first time on Saturday. Tara gave Kevin the chance to be the first to hold him like this, and Kevin was really excited. Andrew is still on the conventional ventilator and is running from 39 - 50 percent depending on his mood. He has hit the 3lb. mark too. He now weighs 3lbs 3oz. His weekday girlfriend (nurse C) is on vacation, and he misses her. Andrew has been getting respiratory treatments, and if he can stay around 38 percent consistently, he'll try the SIPAP.

Adelaide is still doing great. Tara bottle fed her on Friday for the first time, and Adelaide fell asleep. She did take about a 1/4 of the bottle before falling asleep though. Kevin bottle fed her for a little while Friday night. She did ok, but coughed up the milk a few times. We're still in practice mode, but it's amazing what she's doing at a 33 week gestation. Adelaide is now 3lbs. 13oz. 4lbs. should come in the next day or so.

Mattie's status really hasn't changed that much. Each day, she gains a little weight and is up to 2lbs. 9oz. She's still doing well on the SIPAP and might be moved to the CPAP next week. Kevin and Tara gave Mattie a sponge bath on Saturday, and a fun time was had by all.

Praise
Kangaroo care with Andrew.
Andrew moving across the NICU and next to his sisters. They're all lined up.
Adelaide bottle feeding twice a day.
Giving Mattie a sponge bath.

Prayer
Andrew would get down to 38 percent oxygen consistently.
Mattie would wean off the SIPAP.
Continued protection from infection.