Thursday, February 25

It's been awhile since we've updated. Kevin's been on a project for a client and goes straight to the NICU after work. We hope everyone is doing well.

Adelaide's test on her blood came back, and they showed normal to high amounts of an enzyme that makes red blood cells burst. The amounts are not a concern right now, and she will be re-tested in 2-3 months. The staff is going to give her folic acid and iron since she's anemic. She's still having some trouble feeding from the bottle. We attempted to feed her twice yesterday with little success. She's going to be taking some acid reflux medication to see if that helps. She's still gaining weight and is now 5lbs. 5oz. No word on when she will come home. She needs to consistently eat from a bottle before she does.

Mattie is on the SIPAP and doing well. She had her settings lowered, which is a good sign. Her carbon dioxide levels have been OK. If they take them from her capillaries, the test is high, but if it's an artery test, the level is normal. They might be giving her a burst of steroids to get her off the SIPAP. Her x-rays have been a little murky and show some chronic lung disease. They've been giving her a diuretic to clear them up, which has made her lose some weight. She's gained some of it back and weights 3lbs. 14oz.

Andrew is hanging in there on SIPAP. His carbon dioxide levels were around 70%, which is normal for him. We brought in a crib entertainer, so he'll have something to look at while he's awake. Unlike Adelaide and Mattie, Andrew spends more time awake and looking around. He has hit the 4lb. mark. His x-rays have looked OK. The nurses keep talking about what a cute boy he is.

Praise
Adelaide's test came back normal.
Mattie starting to wean off the SIPAP.
The continued blessing of receiving meals from people. Seriously, it is unbelievable. Thank you!

Prayer
Adelaide would do better bottle feeding. The reflux medication would help her.
Adelaide wouldn't have any serious blood issues that are making her anemic.
Mattie would be off the SIPAP.
Andrew would be off the SIPAP.
Mattie and Andrew's lungs would clear.