Today was a big day for Jack. Since he's been keeping his temperature in an open isolette, he was able to move to a crib. Not only is he in a crib, but has "ballooned" to 4 lbs 1 ozs. Some of the preemie outfits he has only go up to 5lbs. Can you believe it - he'll be out of these clothes before we even get home? It is truly a miracle every time I see him progress to the next level.
Ella has been having her own adventure. She has been in her crib for several days and doing great. Her weight is now 4 lbs 4 ozs. As great as that is, her biggest news is that she is starting to bottle feed. Today she took 10cc's in 5 minutes. We are trying a little more each day - not doing too much at once so that she doesn't become overwhelmed. I say she's a natural! What an amazing little girl we have!
Well, we have about 4 weeks left before their original due date. This date, April 10, has been the goal for discharge now for what seems like forever. I have no doubt that Ella will be going home without any extra "baggage" such as a cannula, O2, monitors, etc. However, Jack has a little further to go. The doctor said that Jack may need some O2 for a while after we go home, but he has come a long way and anything is possible. I think Jack will surprise us all.
As for David and I, well, we're struggling with the back and forth between the hospital and home. It wasn't so bad at first, but truthfully, we are just done. Leaving Jack and Ella is terrible; we hate it! Thankfully, David handles the whole situation better than I do (or hides it better), so I can cry on his shoulder. Don't get me wrong, Jack and Ella have had great care, but we are just ready to do it ourselves. We are just ready to be parents and have our family together. There are so many things that we dream about doing, but while they're in the hospital, it seems so far away.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Jack gets a Crib
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4 comments:
Yay for both Jack and Ella! The next month will go by very quickly. You will soon be home and up all night with two crying babies. :) Hang in there!
Have they told you that Jack and Ella have to stay until the April 10th date or is discharge at a certain weight or progress level? Just curious...
Hang in there. You guys will be home before much longer. You have come so far. The last feet before the summit always seems to take the longest. I have enjoyed keeping up on Jack and Ella's progress. Nikki (your antepartum nurse)
Way to go Jack! The time will go by quickly.
Yea! Both in cribs! Keep the faith and stay strong! You guys are doing great and Jack and Ella's discharge will be here before you know it. Blessings!
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