Mom has been able to do some some non-nutritive feeding where Mom pumps first then attempts to get the boys latched on and the episodes ended up to be nutritive. Both boys stole some milk when they weren't supposed to. BAD BOYS!!
Because they did so well with that, the doctor decided it was time to introduce a nipple/bottle feed them. They are allowed one bottle feeding per day, one breastfeeding per day and the rest through the tube. The first day that the physical therapist worked with them, both Kian and Ethan had horribly uncoordinated sucks. The second day, the boys sucked like champs! Yay for Kian and Ethan. We're hoping that tomorrow doc increases the amount of times they can nipple(bottle) feed. Doc's worry is that she doesn't want to tire them out and they end up struggling to breath later in the day. Slow and steady wins the race but Mom is impatient!
CAN YOU GUESS WHO IS WHO IN THE PICTURES?? THEY'RE PERSONALITIES MATCH THEIR SHIRTS! Kian will always be blaming his brother for things (he's the laid back one) and Ethan will always think twins rock because he can get away with things by blaming it on his brother!! Wait til you meet them and you will agree!
Uncle Steve... Kian and Ethan told Dad they are ready for the big game. They're waiting for all your pointers!!! They said, "Put me in, coach!"
Here's Dad, another relaxing day, snuggling with the boys! oh...by the way... Kian has reached 5lbs. As of Monday night Kian weighed 5lbs4oz and Ethan weighed 4lbs13oz. We're getting fatter! Thank God for another blessed day!
They are so beautiful! I did smile at the thought of them stealing some milk, and it pleased me a lot to read that! I'm so excited that they latched and were able to get milk! I'm also excited that they are doing so well! I can't wait to see and meet them. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Tammy...I'm so happy they are getting so big!! I love reading your blog...although Bella does not always allow me to log on to the internet. It seems that they are already better latchers then Miss Bella!! We want to come see them again, they have grown so much.
ReplyDeleteI figured it out. My Itouch will NOT let me post a comment because I tried again last night and it wouldn't let me.
ReplyDeleteANyway, like I said last night...
AWESOME! That is so exciting. I hope that you are able to enjoy nursing, even if only once a day, so that will help encourage you when pumping gets old! Which I know it must! Hang in there. You are awesome and doing an incredible job!
I can't believe how big they both look in those pictures! They are beautiful! :) Congrats on such a big milestone
They are growing so fast!! They are the size of the girls when we left the hospital!! Nursing is rewarding - you are doing a great job pumping - and providing terrific food - look at them grow! We love the outfits - and Uncle Steve is proud of his baseball players - it is ok for them to grow out of them - Tall pitchers are great pitchers!!! We al love you!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you all. The boys are just so very handsome.
ReplyDeleteGlad things are moving in such a positive direction.
Erin