Sunday, August 1, 2010

1 Month - 4 Pounds - And Bottle Feeding

I want to start by saying I'm sorry for the lack of updates. It seems that I either didn't save the last two or the internet ate them on me. So- here is the long update on my boys.

Kiernan is now 4+ pounds and Graydan is 3.14. They are both growing well and are now wearing their little outfits while at the hospital. They are adorable in their preemie clothing! They both are off the caffeine and have gotten rid of their sleep apnea.

They are eating about 2-3oz of formula at every feeding, but only bottle feeding once a day. They still have the feeding tubes as they haven't yet mastered the process of breathing, sucking and swallowing all at the same time. They are getting there though, and should be starting to go up on the number of bottle feedings shortly.

Graydan is on track for being put in a crib bed sometime in the next few days, with Kiernan a few days behind that. Kiernan had an episode of getting too hot and then couldn't regulate his temperature again after wards, which means he is a few days behind his brother.

They are both moving around a lot in their incubators- despite being bundled up in blankets. They almost have figured out rolling over by throwing their arms round, but not quite. I don't think they have enough mass quite yet, but when they do!

Both have great eyesight and are growing well according to the Drs. We can't wait to bring them home and start introducing them to everyone! The doctors have started asking about our pediatrician and whether or not we have car seats. I'm taking that as a good sign! Have to have all of that in order before they can come home!