Sorry for being behind on the updates. We are still trying to get used to having a little one at home!
Ashleigh is doing very well. She now weighs 6 lbs 8 ozs. Her apnea monitor has only gone off 2 real times since she has been home and she has been discharged from the oxygen. Her ROP is still stage 2.
Faith is working on getting better. The Dr. started her on a special formula for renal patients called PM 60/40 last week. She gets it 2 times a day and breastmilk the other 6. It seems to be helping as she is looking more chunky and her weight is up to 3 lbs 15 ozs. She is still on CPAP however they hope to get her back to the nasal cannula soon. They decided to start bottle nippling small amounts (5 or 10 cc's) to see how she would do. Normally they don't nipple a baby on CPAP however she was showing good suck and swallow reflexes!!!! She has done very well with it so far :)
After Ashleigh'e BPD clinic on Friday we took her to see Faith. Faith was awake and Ashleigh asleep! I think it was good for Faith to spend some time with all of us though it was brief.
Parker is still trying to adjust. He has asked me to put Ashleigh in the bassinet numerous times so I can hold him instead of her. I'm sure it's all part of the adjustment period. Just as soon as he gets used to Ashleigh, Faith will be home!
Thank you everyone for continuing to pray. We hope Faith will be home soon and healthier than the Dr.'s anticipate!
Michelle
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Thank you for the update. I've been watching and wondering, but I also know how hard it is to have a toddler and newborn at home and one in the hospital. I'm glad things are going smoothly. Don't worry, Parker will adjust and one day he will realize he is the BIG brother and anyone messing with his sisters will have to deal with him first. :) Love you guys! Keep up the good work.
Dawn
Thanks so much for thinking of us, who wait to read what's going on with the wee girls and the entire family. You all must so happy with the progress the girls are having and big brother Parker as well. Hang tough and continue to care and love those little ones.
Sending more prayers your way.
Love,
Lynda and Jed
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