We're a month old already!

Ethan without all his head gear on. He's looking mighty cute!

A lot has transpired over the past few days. Mom & Dad have had a few sleepless nights and Kian & Ethan aren't even home yet. That's what happens when they misbehave already.

Thursday Ethan decided to stop tolerating his feeds. Mom got the call Thursday evening from the hospital that Ethan was acting funny. Of course, with Mom's overactive mind, she started brainstorming all the possibilities of why Ethan was not eating. So, Mom & Dad headed to the hospital for a LONG night, went home and then returned very early the next morning.

Dad's holding Ethan. He's not his usual self since he's not squirming and trying to get loose. Dad talks to Ethan and attempts to comfort him.

Dad sat with the boys waiting for our doctor the next morning and Mom went to work. She checked in with Dad every 30 minutes. No, her mind was not on seeing her patients, but on how her sons were doing. The doctor was unsure of what was going on, and once again, we just had to wait it out. By Sunday, Ethan was eating again. However, he was almost up to an ounce of milk and now only 5-10ml (1-2 teaspoons) every 3 hours again. He lost weight on Thursday and Friday, but somehow managed to gain a little back on Saturday night. Ethan now weighs 3lbs 4oz.

Here's Dad snuggling with Ethan. We can tell he's not feeling well.



Although a long night with Ethan, we did spend some time with Kian. Mom got to give her first bath to Kian. It was not his first bath, and not Mom's first bath, but it was their first bath together.
It was fun but challenging in the isolet.
It will be much easier when we all get home together. Kian's lungs are sounding so much better. He's still taking the lasix (diuretic) every other day, but is managing to gain weight as well. Kian is now 3lbs 8oz.
HE'S GAINED 1 LB SINCE BIRTH! His lungs are sounding great and he's flirting with staying on room air with his CPAP machine.

Here's a pic of Kian squeaky clean after his bath!