Day 20...
Today was a great day for the kiddos! Both gained some weight. Lilly gained 20 grams... she is still at 2 pounds and 5 ounces, but that much closer to going up! Davis gained 80 grams, bringing him to 2 pounds and 4 ounces (he's catching up to his sister)!
Feedings are still the same.
Both had their blood gases tested this morning and everything looked OK. So, they decided to lower both of their ventilator settings. They will test their blood gases again tomorrow morning and if everything still looks good, they will lower even more. Hopefully it won't be long before they are off the ventilators completely!
Lilly may have to get a blood transfusion soon. This is normal with preemies... apparently their little bodies can't make blood yet and those darn nurses keep taking blood from them. They say they use the highest rated blood at the blood bank. Blood is good for 1 month once opened, so she will always get blood from the same bag, as needed... this is done to minimize the risks of using multiple sources. Davis may eventually have to get a transfusion too, but his levels are OK right now.
Aunt Lori came back into town today for the holidays. It's been 18 days since she last saw them in person. She thinks they look a lot bigger and that their hair is getting long (well, at least longer...)!
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