Updated bilirubin levels came back this morning, and both twins are out of risk range - no more phototherapy!
Collins is a champion eater, but eating (especially nursing) takes a lot of energy. She has been spending more energy to eat than she has been taking in, so we started limiting nursing to 20 minutes then supplementing with bottle feeds while we monitor her weight closely. This morning she finally gained weight & came up to 4 pounds 2.5 ounces!
Casen is maintaining his weight so far at 3 pounds 11 ounces, & they okayed for him to begin breast/bottle feeds twice daily. His first session went really well & he continues to improve with each attempt. It won't be long until he is feeding as well as Collins.
We are blessed...
As tired as I am, I slept horribly last night. The hospital is filling up & we knew our time staying in a courtesy room would be limited. I woke up in tears just thinking about having to drive away from the hospital without my babies. Bryan & I happened to run into a friend while eating breakfast in the cafe'. Tia offered to contact Good Shepherd's social worker for us, & they were able to get us a room at the Shepherd House until we can take both babies home. Thank you, Tia! The house has 4 private bed/bath suites for families of NICU or ICU patients who need to stay close to the hospital. Its located directly across the street from the hospital - close enough for us to walk over every 3 hours for feedings. The room is beautiful & restful - just what we need. What a blessing!! God is certainly the great Provider.
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