Her bilirubin levels continued to decrease today. They took her off of her phototherapy. As long as her bilirubin doesn't go back up in the morning, she is done with the phototherapy for good.
She contiunes to be our good eater. Dr. Chen, this week's attending NICU Dr., told us that Collins can go home when she can regulate her own temp, eats well for 2 straight days, and weighs at least 4lbs 8oz. She currently weighs just over 4lbs 1oz. Eating doesn't appear to be a problem, so just put on about 7oz and stay warm and you're coming home with us!!
Casen is really doing well also. He is still in his incubator. His bilirubin levels dropped again today. He will also be tested in the morning. If they don't rebound back up, Case will also be done with his phototherapy. This is such a blessing because he just loves to look around. The shades were cute, but we like seeing his eyes more!
He has put on weight for 2 straight days. Way to go champ! He currently weighs 3lbs 11oz. Today was his first day to try breast and bottle feeding. He did great but tired quickly. We get to feed that way twice per day until he builds a little stamina. They increased his gavage feeds to 25ml every 3hrs and he is digesting it all. We have come a long way from 4ml every 3 hrs!
Michelle and I are still loving every minute of this!! The hospital allowed us 1 more day to stay in a courtesy room. It is getting busier here though and we anticipate that they will need this room for actual patients before too long. The twins had their first story time with daddy today - Children of God by Desmond Tutu is a fabulous book for kiddos of any age!
We also had some fun going outside today and installing our car seat. We are really hoping that we get to use it soon.
Psalm 127 "Behold, children are a gift of the Lord"
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