At this point, there is not too much to report. The girls are both oing great and continue to astound the NICU that they require such little help. Abigail's IV was removed Friday night. It is unclear whether she took it out herself or it just fell out. We would not be surprised if our feisty girl just determined she did not need it any longer. Hailey's IV was removed yesterday. They are both tolerating their feedings well. The breast milk they've been receiving has been fortified with 2 special "preemie" cocktails to help them grow faster. They are nearly back to birth weight. Both girls still have the nasal cannulas for air pressure only. Neither requires oxygen, just standard "room air." They are also both still receiving caffeine to help treat their apnea of prematurity, which we've been told could persist until they are 35 weeks or older. They had their 1-week head ultrasounds on Friday, and both were negative--no hemorrhages or other problems were noted. Abigail did have some issues with skin breakdown that have now resolved.
We continue to thank God for these little miracles and how well they are doing. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers, not only for the continued health and growth of these girls but for the sanity of their parents as we attempt to keep life "normal" for McKayla and handle the daily visits to the NICU.
So, all in all, things are going extremely well, which is such a great blessing! I get to see the girls again tomorrow, and I can't wait. I unfortunately came down with a sinus infection, and could not visit all last week =(! But, I'm all better now, and am looking forward to seeing them tomorrow!
In other life news, this week my ASL camp was canceled (yeah!). I was actually very happy because I was just getting run down and needed a break. So, this week I get to have McKayla for two days! I took her today and will have her again on Thursday! Today we read "Mouse Paint" and "I'm a Big Sister" about 20 times =) and went to the Build a Bear Workshop store where she built an adorable pink and white bear which she promptly named "Abigail". Apparently she has been naming many of her toys and "stuffies" Abigail and Hailey. Too cute. I snapped a couple of pictures of her while she was 'resting' with Abigail the cute pink bear, so I will upload those. Kyle also sent some good pictures of the twins when they had them out together this past weekend.
Other than that, I am preparing to fly to NE on Friday evening for my ten-year high school reunion. It is still hard to believe it's been 10 whole years since we graduated. I'm looking forward to seeing those friends I've kept in touch with, and those that I haven't seen in 10 years! It should be a good time. Plus, my sister will be coming home as well, so I get to spend time with her!! I'm also starting to prepare for my three weeks in St. Louis. I fly back from NE next Wed and then fly out to St. Louis that Sunday. Yikes! A week and a half and I'll be headed to graduate school. Exciting...yet scary too! I really am looking forward to it...mostly =)!
Well, that's about it for now. Hope you're all doing well!
Hailey is in purple...Abigail is in pink...you can really see how small they are compared to Andrea's hands!!!
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