Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Another step closer!


These are pics from 2 days ago.  The top picture is Christopher (with the NG/feeding tube) and the bottom picture is Aiden.


The boys are both doing well.  They both ended up closing their belly buttons on Monday which was exciting because now they can take real baths instead of sponge baths.  We will be excited to have them home and let them experience a "real baby bath."  Both of the have been doing well with feedings and for the first time in a long time, they both had weight gains yesterday!  Christopher finally broke the 4 pounds mark and Aiden is heading closer and closer to 5 pounds. Yippee!  Aiden decided that he didn't like his NG (feeding) tube so he pulled it out two days ago and since then he has been nursing and bottling exclusively.  I guess maybe he knows better than we do :)  Or... this could be a sign of the trouble we have to come.  Christopher still has his NG tube but rarely needs to use it which is great!  They are still on their bili lites but their levels are coming down so now its just a waiting game!

3 comments:

Dave Hopkins said...

I'm so glad you are gaining weight, boys! Keep up the good work.
Mom and Dad are doing a great job too!!!

Love, Gandpa & Grandma H

Anonymous said...

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW They are so so so beautiful. Congratulations Beth and Mike. I just came down your office to tell you that I finally recovered and almost got a heart attack seeing your pictures!!! :)
I hope you're enjoying your time with babies and hope that they grow strong and beautiful. Your family is now in my prayers. Good luck! Hoping to see you and the babies soon!-Joanna

Anonymous said...

Mike & Beth -
I am so happy that things are moving along for you and your boys. I love this blog and seeing the pix - almost like having you here, Mike!
You are all in my thoughts and I will check on you daily. Vicki