Day 5

Below is an update Debra put together last night...

Jeff and I are about to crash but wanted to send an update on our sweet baby boys.

We went back to the hospital tonight to say goodnight and the news just seems to get better every time we visit.

Stewart

Earlier today, Stewart turned the corner on the breathing and they have reduced the oxygen levels again, meaning he is doing better breathing on his own! Tonight, he continues to do well. They started feeding him yesterday 5ccs of formula but have switched him to breastmilk as he was not digesting the formula very well. He is now taking 8 ccs! And...we got to give him a mini bath (picture above), change his diaper and take his temp (all part of his night time routine that we have not been able to help with b/c of his breathing). It was such an encouragement. He is also gaining weight! And we got to see his beautiful eyes and face without the shades and feeding tube attached. We think he kinda looks like Anna would have at 3 lbs 13 oz. It was a special night with our little one.

Silas

Silas continues to amaze us. We didn't get him out of his bed b/c the nurse had already weighed him. So we got to hold his formula as it traveled the feeding tube. He is a little pig. He is now taking 14 ccs and if he does well over night, they will increase that to 16 ccs tomorrow. I almost can't keep up with him. Once they see he is doing well at 16ccs, they will take his belly button IV out. He weighs 3lbs 3 1/4oz, almost back to birth weight of 3 lbs 3 3/4 oz! Amazing.

So...I think that is it for today/tonight. We will go up to visit once in the morning and then again tomorrow night.