Saturday, August 16, 2008

more progress

First there was Max, who graduated into a crib 3 days ago, after being able to maintain his temperature:

Max, 7 days old

Then, today Korin and I arrived at the NICU to discover something that reduced us both to weeping - Maxwell got a new bunkmate overnight...

I love you, brother!

holding hands

here's their first photo of them in the same crib

Here's where we stand:

Both boys are off of all interventions except the feeding tube. This is used when they wear out from drinking their bottles, or "nippling" as they call it.

Maxwell and Shoghi have both successfully latched on and nursed for 10-minute periods.

Criteria for coming home: 1) the ability to drink all the required volume of breastmilk or formula - that is, about 35ccs every three hours. 2) graduate from having any apnea "spells." Both of them are still having them, Maxwell with more frequency than Shoghi, but they bring their heartrates up themselves in just a few seconds. This is normal for their gestational age.

I'm thinking it's going to be about a week. Honestly, I'm getting pretty weary of this set-up, so I can't wait.

12 comments:

  1. OH MY GOOD GOD! I COULD JUST SMOTHER THEM WITH KISSES!

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  2. how freakin glorious is that holding hands shot?! it's just so overwhelmingly wonderful that every time i start to comment, i have nothing but love and exclamation points for you!

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  3. They are doing SO WELL!!! You must be thrilled...

    You inspire me...it won't be long for us, too, I know.

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  4. That is such wonderful news! They must be so happy to be together again. :)

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  5. i'm speechless over here.... your boys are AMAZING!! so beautiful to see them reunited. so much love & many blessings. xoxox

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  6. hi boys- isn't your mama such a fantastic photographer? thanks for being so sweet for my visit today, I'm counting down till I get to see you tomorrow.
    And you too, sweet sista. xoxo

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  7. ps- I've never seen mom moved to ALL CAPS. that's AWESOME!!!! :)

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  8. I don't think I've ever seen a sweeter pair of brothers. They are precious! I am so glad for you that they're here. xoxo!

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  9. They are so very sweet. You are so blessed -- and so are they!

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  10. Oh my God, that's amazing!!! I'm SO happy the boys are doing so well. *loves*

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  11. More and more bliss. I can't wait for them to be home with you! Gorgeous pictures, too. Contented sigh. : )

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  12. OMG that might be the cutest thing I've ever seen!

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