I can’t believe it has only been a week. So much has happened that it feels like the boys have been with us for much longer. My hospital stay seems like months ago.

We got back from a late visit tonight and things are well. It seems like we are going to be in kind of a holding pattern this week, waiting for things to stabilize. Brendan did a little too well on the Lasix and now they are withholding any more doses until they can equalize fluid intake/loss. The doctor chatted with us tonight and said that they will try to increase milk feedings so that he can grow a little stronger. When they find the right balance, they will move forward with treatment. In the meantime, they just are keeping him comfortable and keeping his lungs suctioned. His ventilator is going to stay for some time. They will manipulate the IV fluids, feeding, and Lasix until they find what works best. He opens his eyes a lot more now, and we have been there to talk to him as much as possible.

Trevor is on the fast track! He got moved today to the intermediate nursery area where the stable babies go. It is a smaller room with a different nurse to baby ratio. It is a quieter place where he can rest and work on his eating skills. Tonight, he was only willing to take about 13cc through the bottle and the rest went in the tube. His breathing has improved though. His plan pretty much includes eating/breathing practice. Once he has that mastered, they will talk about sending him home! We’ve been told that it is 34-36wks equivalent gestational age when babies develop those skills so he is ahead of schedule.

Pictures Update!

Brendan sleeps under little tents to keep his eyes protected from all the lights.

Trevor is a really good sleeper, let’s hope he stays that way! There is so much noise and commotion in the nursery, I hope he can sleep when it is quiet.

Give him a few more weeks, it will fit!