where ever did the time go?!

My goodness! I seem to have lost an entire week - and what a week it's been. Brent and I both feel as if we've been run over! (oh - and a side note - I feel yet another bout of mastitis coming on - not such a surprise with the stress, and total lack of sleep, but awful just the same).

The babies are doing well. Mary Louise is 3 pounds 6 ounces and David is 2 pounds 15.8 ounces - if he gains at all, he'll reach the 3 pound mark for sure tonight. Mary Louise no longer has humidity running in her isolette as she is larger than 1500 grams and is starting to better maintain her temperature. Last night she became tachypneic (not sure of the spelling, but it's a big fancy word for - oh my goodness she's breathing too fast.)Anyhow, her oxygen saturation dropped slightly and xrays and blood work were done. All has come out ok but the doctor felt she would be better off on oxygen again for the night. She is on a simple nasal cannula at a half liter and as of this morning, there was a possibility that she would be taken off of it today. (It is a low dose of oxygen). She is doing much much better with the pacifier and there is talk of starting her on nippling with a bottle tomorrow. Her goal with nippling will be to master the art of sucking, swallowing and breathing at the same time - all the while maintaining her weight. It is expected to be a slow process but I know she can do it given the time.

David is continuing to wean well from his vapo therm. He was down to 1.5 liters at 30% this morning. The percentage continues to fluctuate depending on his position but the nurses have been working with him on that - changing his position regularly to get him used to all positions rather than just wanting to be on his belly all the time. He (of course) is doing very well with the pacifier - our little thumb sucker. I think he's been wanting to try that for an awfully long time now! He's a much happier baby these days - although still not as laid back as his sister who relaxes and sleep the days away with her sweet grin on her face. He has his grumpy moments and ones of frustration, but has started smiling much more and relaxes in our arms when we hold him.

Both babies enjoyed their quick visits with their Uncles Collin and Kyle who hadn't seen the babies since their first week in the NICU. The uncles were of course amazed with the progress - and looked so proud of their tiny little niece and nephew.

For those family and friends unable to attend. The service, burial and reception were small and beautiful. I miss Mommom more than I can say but truly cherish the moments and memories. She has taught us all so much throughout her life and has set such an example of beauty - inside and out. I know I say it all the time, but I am truly such a lucky girl.

Brent has enjoyed his first Father's Day I think. We have been quite lazy here - relaxing and catching up on sleep. We will end on a high note - bath time with our little ones.

Eye exams tomorrow. I am so nervous about the results.

Love, Heather