Great news.. the hematocrits were good! Well, they weren't great, but good enough. Grace's was 27. and Austin's was 29. The neonatologist decided not to do the transfusions.. phew!.. that was close. It was a good day with the kids.. I got there and jumped right in to breast feeding boot camp and then got to give them both bottles. :) They did really well.. It was me who felt like the novice. I got nervous for some reason. Regardless, everyone survived and I was able to start holding them. This time, I took time for each one which was nice.. I've been holding them together and I enjoy the individual time as well.
Updates
Austin
His feedings were increased to 47ML! and he takes all of that in a bottle in less than 30 minutes.. I am so impressed! If you could see how tiny he is, it seems amazing. His face is really changing now and he is such a snuggler.. we cuddle really well. He always likes to be right up under my chin and I love it, bc I can kiss on him the whole time. :) He has really gained weight and is at 5 lbs. 5 oz. now!
Grace
Her feedings got increased today too.. and she is now taking 45ML! Woo hooo! She now weighs 4lbs. 15 oz.. and is just behind her brother and her tummy is getting all round now which I just love!!!! All I want to do is zurburt her belly but I don't think the nurses would approve.. save that for home I guess. :) She has officially outgrown her preemie clothes. I can't believe it.. We have decided to donate a lot of them to the unit as a thank you for all that they have done for us.
We will move up tomorrow to two bottles per shift. It is one per shift now and they seem to be doing great. I will touch base with more as it happens..
Much love to you all,
Erica and Tom
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