Thursday, February 18

The babies' eye exams went well yesterday. They all came back normal. They'll be re-tested in two weeks.

Adelaide is now taking 6 out of 8 feedings by bottle. She's making great progress. She weighs 4lbs. 11oz. Kevin fed her last night, and Tara fed her tonight with success. Nana D. held her for an hour and a half today.

Mattie is still doing pretty good. The staff tried to lower her settings on her nasal cannula, but it made Mattie labor, causing her carbon dioxide level to go up. She's back to her normal settings and will get her carbon dioxide checked tomorrow. Mattie weighs 3lbs. 11oz. and took 15ml of milk from a bottle yesterday. She is unbelievably calm and sleeps most of the time. She's no longer Mattie the Marauder.

Andrew is still on SIPAP and his last x-ray looked fantastic. His carbon dioxide level was in the 60's too, which is great. He does still get agitated, but loves being held to calm him down. He's lost a little weight and is now 3lbs. 5oz.

Praise
Adelaide taking more bottles.
Mattie taking 15ml of milk.
Mattie being so calm.
Andrew's fantastic x-ray and blood gas.

Prayer
Adelaide would continue to take more from the bottle.
Mattie's carbon dioxide levels would come down.
Andrew would continue to have good numbers, and his lungs would clear.