Mary Louise and David both have stage II zone II retinopathy of prematurity. So, they are considered stable for now and will be rechecked in one week (on Monday again). Therefore, no transfer yet, but they are still keeping close watch on their eyes as they could worsen or reverse at this point. Our unending gratitude for the prayers and happy thoughts and continued hard work of the NICU staff.
Mary Louise is off of the nasal cannula once more and is on room air. David's weaning has been slowed because his respiration rate has increase significantly over the last 2 days signaling stress. His blood tests have been ok ruling out infection - though they are still at significant risk. Remember, he tends to do his own thing when it comes to weaning off of anything so they have slowed the process in an effort to let him level out. He remains on 1.5 liters at anywhere between 25 and 30%.
Mary Louise is scheduled to begin nippling on the bottle tomorrow! YAY!
Much of the babies' progress and discharge planning depends on their eyes now. If they need surgery, their length of stay will be increased. If they don't, and they keep gaining as they have been, there is talk of us taking one or both home during the next 3 to 4 weeks! Honestly, it just warms my heart to hear the word discharge in reference to our little ones.
Sean (my youngest brother) is here helping me to organize things around the house. A major undertaking as I hadn't been able to do a thing throughout the pregnancy and have pretty much been in the NICU every spare minute since delivery. Anyhow, I have finally been able to relax just enough to enjoy setting things up here.
Please please let their eyes be ok - and let them keep gaining good chunky monkey weight!! Fat days are our favorites!!
Love, Heather
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How exciting about talk of babies going home! Prayers for happy healthy eyes, happy healthy babies...Nice you have a loving helper to set up a good space for the babies. Lots of love to you all
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