At nine days old, the boys are still doing amazingly well! They are growing every day! Jack is now up to 3 lbs, 9 oz (he was 3.3 at birth). Will is up to 2 lbs, 14 oz (he was 2.7 at birth). Their feedings are increasing. Will is taking 27 ml each feeding and Jack is taking 26 ml. They are on all breast milk (yay for me!). Their milk is fortified to give it more calories to help them grow. Jack has been taking his feedings all from the bottle. Will did tonight, but sometimes has to use the feeding tube. The nurse said preemies drinking from a bottle is equitable to an adult walking up stairs- hard work! We are so proud that are learning this "breathe, suck, and swallow" motion so well already. The better they get at this, the closer they will get to coming home.
Jason feeding Jackson
Me feeding Will
Each night when we get to the nursery, we take the boys' temperature, change their diapers, and change their clothes. Jason takes care of Jack and I take care of Will. Jason is still too nervous to hold Will because he is so tiny, but he will soon. He's doing a fabulous job changing diapers and feeding Jack. I'm so blessed to have such an involved and loving husband. The picture below is Jason taking Jack's temperature (in his armpit).
Outfit change! Here I am putting on Will's outfit that his Aunt Erin bought him. It was a little difficult to get it over his head, but I managed. It was easier today and I know it will just get easier. Both boys are in clothes now and are being swaddled. |
Kangaroo time! Tonight after the boys ate, we did Kangaroo time. This skin-to-skin contact (the boys just wear diapers and go right up against our skin) has been proven to help aid in preemie development in multiple ways. It was an amazing bonding experience and so sweet to feel their little bodies and hands snuggled up to us. We are grateful for this time to connect with them!
Well, I guess that's all our news for now! I'll write again soon, so keep checking back!! :)
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