Well, our little man Sloan must not have liked all the fuss over his sister last night, because tonight he weighed in at 2 pounds!! Of course, Scott and I could not be more thrilled! Lane gained another 10 grams...not enough to put her at 2 pounds 1 ounce, but we will take the GAIN.
I am proud to announce that both Lane and Sloan had another good day today. Lane has two more days of antibotics, and she continues to feel much better. The little stinker did manage to pull out her feeding tube TWICE this morning! I happened to be there for the second time and had a moment of panic when her stats dropped quickly. Luckily, the nurse quickly noticed her feeding tube was loose, and Lane was able to raise her stats. Mommy's heart drops anytime that alarm goes off. This evening her central line, also called pick line, came loose. It is placed on the inside of her right arm. Now she has a regular IV in her hand. It works just like the central line, only they don't usually last as long. Hopefully it will stay put for awhile so she doesn't have to get poked again. I felt bad for her having to go through everything, but she handled it all very well. She was able to go up on her feedings to 13 1/2 cc. If all goes well, they will increase it to 15 cc (Yep, that is 3 full teaspoons!)
Sloan had one of his best days so far! He is really tolerating his feedings, and he will go up to 15 cc. as well tomorrow. I was able to give him a little massage with some lotion today, and he loved it! We weren't quite sure how he would react, but his numbers were sitting high all during the massage. I worked on him for about 10 minutes, and when I stopped he was not happy. It made mommy feel really good that he enjoyed it so much:) Scott and my parents seem to think he is just like me!
I was told today that there is a possibilty that I will be able to hold them and help with bath time tomorrow if they are having a good day! If so, this will be my first time to get to hold them.
Thank you God for another day of progress for our babies!
OK sounds like i may have to worry, that you will change professions. HA HA. Soo glad to hear that they both now have made it to 2lbs. OK so you can celebrate with the pizza and chocolate cake( hope it was german chocolate).
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you both, and for your sharing to us how to be able to pray you your family.
So happy for the news tonight! Even thought Aunt Andee is living it up at the Mavs game, I am sure she is a happy Aunt!!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We continue to pray. God Bless! Marcie
ReplyDeleteVery funny Marcie!! I am so proud of those little fighters... Love you all!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful news!!!! I just read your update on facebook! That is the most amazing feeling to hold your child for the first time! It brought tears to my eyes to see that you got to hold Lane!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise the LORD for the good news!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for your good news. I pray for all of you and know that God is blessing your family. Enjoy every moment you get to hold your babies. That is fabulous news!
ReplyDeleteFound your blog through Kelly's Korner! We are praying and rejoycing in your good news. Praying in Arkansas!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog via Kelly's Korner tonight and am your newest follower if you don't mind. I have twin girls born at 29 weeks who are now almost a year and half old and healthy as can be! I remember those NICU days all too well though & and praying for you, your husband, Sloan, Lane, and your dear baby Jens who now a guardian angel to you all! Keep trucking along Lane & Sloan...isn't it amazing to think of all your kids have been through in such a short amount of time compared to the average adult? True miracles!
ReplyDeletePraying for your family and your sweet little babies.
ReplyDeleteI found you through Kelly's Korner and just wanted to let you know we are praying for you. We had our own experience with the NICU emotional and physical rollercoaster ride and we praise God with you that today was a good day. I look forward to reading more updates on Lane and Sloan's progress. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteI also found you through Kelly's Korner, and have begun praying for your family. You will be in my daily prayers. May God Bless and Keep You.
ReplyDeleteLove from South Carolina!
Hang in there...you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best and hope the information on my nonprofit website created for moms just like you experiencing life in the NICU could bring you comfort.
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I found you via Kelly's Korner. You and your sweet family are in my prayers. I had a preemie as well so I know things can be scary and it'll be a roller coaster ride. May the Lord keep you and give you strength!
ReplyDeleteWOW...thank you old friends and new friends for all of your support and encouragement!
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