Sunday, November 25, 2012

Feeding

That's all that's between the twins and home.  They are trying to breast/bottle feed 2 times per day.  There's been some progress, but it is very slow going.  It's taking over and hour and they can't even finish an ounce of food.  However, they are sucking and taking in some milk.  The rest goes through their feeding tube.  

We've figured out what times to arrive at the NICU to be able to change and be a part of the feedings.  I am starting to see my future as the whole process takes about 1 1/2 hours - and that's not even with them eating the entire amount.  David is a big help.  He is an expert with diaper changes - something I'm not even close to mastering.

Both babies passed their hearing tests.  Next is the car seat test.  The last test is the food - they have to be able to take their entire bottle in 30 minutes.  Hopefully it will happen early in the week, but the way I see it, there is still a big learning curve.

 Dad with both kids for the first time
 Look - I get to wear clothes!
I can hold my own binki

2 comments:

  1. That's great progress. I hope they will be home soon! Wishing I could pop in to steal a kiss from them both. Paige and I have been sending love from this coast.

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  2. Hmmm...Joseph would nurse an hour and a half and he was a full term little guy. Wow. Christopher on the other hand would finish a feeding in 15 minutes. It was a big difference. Everything will be great and these little ones will be home soon.

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