We have hit a few milestones with the twins.
1. Co-bedding. That means they are finally sharing a bed. They are so cute all cuddled up together. They sleep really well this way. (sorry, no picture now but it will be coming.)
2. Bottle Feedings. We started the first bottle feedings yesterday. Up until this point they have been receiving everything thru a feeding tube. They say that babies don't get the suck, swallow, and breathe until about 35 weeks gestation age (that would be tomorrow). We start with using a bottle 2 times a day. Once they have mastered two bottle feedings then they add one more until they are taking all feedings by mouth. They both took about 1/2 of their feeding by mouth and the rest went in the feeding tube. That is a pretty good start.
3. Tyler was able to hold both babies last night for the first time. Tyler got sick and hasn't been able to visit the babies for the last 6 days but last night he finally got to hold them.
4. Last night they were moved from the NICU Nursery A to NICU Nursery B. That means they are in the 'feed & grow' stage.
All of these milestones mean they are growing and getting stronger!!
5 comments:
YAY! That is sooo so so so great! I was out of town for a week and we finally got back last night. I can't wait to see you! I know it will be a long time before you're ready for visitors but just let me know when!
I just can't believe that you have two babies. It's just so exciting.
I am so glad that they are doing so well.
They are both so cute it sounds like they are doing great. Let us know if you guys need anything.
Congratulations! Rach told me you had your babies, so I linked off of her blog to see them. They are adorable!
HOORAY!! Those little milestones can mean so much and they really will make a difference. I love that you have stayed so positive with something so difficult.
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