We just got home at midnight from spending an action packed day with the babies.
When we arrived at the hospital earlier today we were shocked to find CJ without his Nasal Canula. That's right...he is breathing on his own and doing a great job.
Chuck celebrated his Father's Day with the babies today and was quite spoiled. Lets see..he got to hold Savannah and Charlton twice today for at least an hour each time. Normally they will only let us hold each baby once in a day, but today they made an exception. I also was able to hold CJ for an hour as well.
Chuck also gave Savannah a little sponge bath.
Chuck also got to feed CJ for the first time....his first bottle feeding. He did wonderful and drank the entire bottle which shocked everyone including me.
Ashley also had the opportunity to spend a little time with her brother and sister and was extremely excited about it. She even touched CJ's little foot.
We also had the chance to see the babies weighed for the first time.
Savannah is now 3lbs 10 ounces and CJ is 3 lbs 6 ounces.
Both babies were given their first round of immunization shots today.
I will be posting pictures soon of the days events.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
CJ: He was on a 2 liter Nasal Canula and went down to 1 liter yesterday and did very well. Hopefully soon he will no longer require oxygen. The doctors also stopped his caffeine, pulmacort and the MCT oil. The doctors feel that he is doing fairly well and no longer needs these things. The only medication that he is still on is a sodium supplement. However, the doctors feel that his salt may be off due to the MCT oil so they hope he will no longer need the sodium in a few days. Hopefully all of these changes will still allow him to gain weight or else they will need to change it again.
Savannah: She is still on C.P.A.P and will be for a while. The doctors have decided to give her a few more weeks on C.P.A.P before trying to switch her over to the Nasal Canula. Hopefully her lungs will grow in the next few weeks so she can finally handle the change. She still has a lot of Apnea and Brady episodes. We are hoping with in time this will soon change.
Both babies had their eye exam yesterday and both still look ok. They will continue to check their eyes every few weeks to see if they develop a condition call Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Unfortunately this is very common with the little preemies.
You may be wondering what else is in store for our little ones.
1. They need to gain weight
2. They need to learn how to bottle feed. CJ will probably start learning this week or next. Unfortunately it does take a long time for the little ones to get the hang of this.
Savannah won't be able to start learning until she is off C.P.A.P.
3. They need to have the much dreaded corrective intestine surgery.
Since they will have to go back on the ventillator for the surgery they will have to accomplish everything above and heal before they will be able to coming home.
My 40 week due date would have been July 29th so they probably won't be home until after that date. Most likely they will not both come home at the same time.
Savannah: She is still on C.P.A.P and will be for a while. The doctors have decided to give her a few more weeks on C.P.A.P before trying to switch her over to the Nasal Canula. Hopefully her lungs will grow in the next few weeks so she can finally handle the change. She still has a lot of Apnea and Brady episodes. We are hoping with in time this will soon change.
Both babies had their eye exam yesterday and both still look ok. They will continue to check their eyes every few weeks to see if they develop a condition call Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Unfortunately this is very common with the little preemies.
You may be wondering what else is in store for our little ones.
1. They need to gain weight
2. They need to learn how to bottle feed. CJ will probably start learning this week or next. Unfortunately it does take a long time for the little ones to get the hang of this.
Savannah won't be able to start learning until she is off C.P.A.P.
3. They need to have the much dreaded corrective intestine surgery.
Since they will have to go back on the ventillator for the surgery they will have to accomplish everything above and heal before they will be able to coming home.
My 40 week due date would have been July 29th so they probably won't be home until after that date. Most likely they will not both come home at the same time.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day
Unfortunately Chuck was not able to see the babies in person today, however, we had a nice surprise for him. The nurses had both CJ and Savannah out late last night doing a little model shoot for their Father's Day present. They cleaned them up really nice and put on some fancy onesies. The best part was them being put next to each other for the first time since they have been born. From what the nurses say CJ was really excited about it, but Savannah being the typical little girl wanted her own space and the spot light. We also put together a little video for daddy so all in all he had a nice day.
Both babies are really putting on the weight now and CJ weighed in tonight at 3 lbs 2.8 oz. Savannah weighed in at 3 lbs. 8.4 oz. They may be hitting their 4 lb milestone sooner than we expect.
Savannah was put on the Nasal Canula yesterday, but it only lasted about two hours before having to be put back on C.P.A.P. The doctors feel that she will soon graduate to Nasal Canula and will keep trying in the upcoming weeks.
Everything else is status quo.
Unfortunately Chuck was not able to see the babies in person today, however, we had a nice surprise for him. The nurses had both CJ and Savannah out late last night doing a little model shoot for their Father's Day present. They cleaned them up really nice and put on some fancy onesies. The best part was them being put next to each other for the first time since they have been born. From what the nurses say CJ was really excited about it, but Savannah being the typical little girl wanted her own space and the spot light. We also put together a little video for daddy so all in all he had a nice day.
Both babies are really putting on the weight now and CJ weighed in tonight at 3 lbs 2.8 oz. Savannah weighed in at 3 lbs. 8.4 oz. They may be hitting their 4 lb milestone sooner than we expect.
Savannah was put on the Nasal Canula yesterday, but it only lasted about two hours before having to be put back on C.P.A.P. The doctors feel that she will soon graduate to Nasal Canula and will keep trying in the upcoming weeks.
Everything else is status quo.
CJ - 3lbs. 1.2 ounces!!!!!
Savannah - 3 lbs. 6.2 ounces
From Great Aunt Sue: Jen and I had a delightful visit with the twins on Saturday. I had the chance to hold CJ for 1.5 hours before his nurse made me give him back! Jen and Savannah also had a nice cuddle time. The twins have grown and changed so much since my visit last month. Each is starting to develop a unique personality. CJ is inquisitive and interested in everything happening around him while Savannah is pretty mellow and laid back.
We have celebrated Father's Day this morning and now Chuck is headed to work, Ashley to swim with friends and Jen and I are going to visit the twins.
Savannah - 3 lbs. 6.2 ounces
From Great Aunt Sue: Jen and I had a delightful visit with the twins on Saturday. I had the chance to hold CJ for 1.5 hours before his nurse made me give him back! Jen and Savannah also had a nice cuddle time. The twins have grown and changed so much since my visit last month. Each is starting to develop a unique personality. CJ is inquisitive and interested in everything happening around him while Savannah is pretty mellow and laid back.
We have celebrated Father's Day this morning and now Chuck is headed to work, Ashley to swim with friends and Jen and I are going to visit the twins.
Friday, June 13, 2008
CJ is now at 2 lbs. 14 ounces (Only 2 more ounces until he hits his 3 lb. milestone)
Savannah lost a few grams last night. She weighs 3 lbs. 2 + ounces. They increased her MT Oil (Fats) today, which will hopefully help her gain some more weight.
Both babies were well behaved during my visit today so I was able to hold both of them.
I am amazed every day how well our little miracle babies are doing and how far they have come. God is definitely watching over us and the babies. We are very thankful for everyone's prayers because they are definitely being heard.
Savannah lost a few grams last night. She weighs 3 lbs. 2 + ounces. They increased her MT Oil (Fats) today, which will hopefully help her gain some more weight.
Both babies were well behaved during my visit today so I was able to hold both of them.
I am amazed every day how well our little miracle babies are doing and how far they have come. God is definitely watching over us and the babies. We are very thankful for everyone's prayers because they are definitely being heard.
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