We're still growing!

That's right...we're still growing! Mom and Dad are so impressed by our huge steps we're making. Not only are we almost 6lbs- yes Kian is 5lbs 14oz and Ethan is 5lbs 8oz- but we're making huge strides in our development.


Ethan was taken off his nasal cannula Saturday. He is now completely breathing on his own.


Kian still has his on, but is on room air mostly. He's having more difficulty breathing and doc has ordered some tests in the next few days to figure out why. We're hoping and praying its just "growing pains" and nothing anatomically wrong. Ethan and Kian are eating from a bottle 3-4x's per day and both are allowed to breastfeed 3-4x's per day. The other feedings are still through the feeding tube. Kian, because of his breathing, is struggling a bit with his eating but is still doing okay.


There may be an end in sight...Dr. has discontinued their caffeine. That's a good sign! That means we're on the home stretch. Caffeine helps stimulate their bodies and reminds them to breathe, so she's thinking it's time they do it on their own. Their caffeine levels must be below a certain level before they think about sending them home and it takes days to get out of their system. There has even been discussion about possible discharge soon- especially for Ethan- but no specific date. We have no idea when. It will be the next most difficult thing to do if have to take the boys home 1 at a time. That means either Mom or Dad have to stay at home with one and the other can go to the hospital.

We've already discovered Ethan is a Momma's boy. Dad was holding both boys, Mom left the room and when she came back and Ethan heard her voice he squealed and squirmed until Mom picked him up. This could be interesting!!




We'll keep you updated. We pray that Kian continues to make progress on his breathing/eating & Ethan just continues to eat, sleep and grow.