Storytime

Just got back from another late night at the hospital with the boys. They were both wide awake when I arrived and breastfed well but still had desats. Both are so hungry and suck well so sometimes they don't even stop themselves. I have to pull them off and stimulate them to remember to breathe.

Blake's taking 39cc and Jared's taking 37cc per feed.
Current weight is: Blake 4lbs, 5oz and Jared 4lbs.

They are both being given epigen (sp?) to increase the growth of red blood cells (shot MWF) and a diuretic (daily oral).

Our guesstimate discharge date is another 10 days? We'll see how far off we are or if we've guessed right! The docs and ourselves are taking their cues and watching them closely. They will let us know when they are ready. At the moment, they just need more time to coordinate suck, swallow and breathing with their feeds and are still weaning off the oxygen although the assistance is minimal at this point. In the meantime, we are getting their room ready and trying to tie up any other loose ends around the house. Lots of things to do and very little time!

Tonight just before I left, I had a short storytime session with them. I read 2 books Do You Love Me Mama and Going to Bed. Both guys were attentive and seemed to enjoy it. I gave them each a binky and wished them SWEET DREAMS. Good night Jared, good night Blake!