Well, Alyssa and Sierra just completed their first graduation today. They have been removed from the jaundice lights and have been taken out of NICU. They are now in incubators. They are also being started on bottle feeding. Once they are able to accomplish the bottle feeding they will be able to start breastfeeding. They do not anticipate any problems in the switch since both girls have been getting my expressed breast milk and seem to like the taste. I am confident that once we try breastfeeding and they know that is where it comes from, it will be a pretty smooth transition.
Also, they are still on IVs because they are not quite getting enough fluids, but they are being increased at least every other day. It was really awesome to see them out of the NICU and in the incubators, although it is a little awkward trying to take their temperatures and change their diapers, both of which we have been doing since they were first admitted to NICU.
Alyssa and Sierra,
Good job girls on all the progress, they day is getting here soon when we will be able to bring you home. We love you very much and are very proud of both of you.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Hopefully not too much longer!!! Sounds like they are doing well.
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