The last couple of days...

The last couple of days have been up and down for Cole and Olivia as the struggles of immature lungs usually peaks on Day 2-3 and stays that way for a day or so. As of 4:30 this morning, they have been able to be weaned off the ventilators some. We are hoping to see more of this over the next few days!! They may start feedings today (through a tube) and as soon as they're off the ventilators, things will move quickly to the point where George and I will be able to bottle feed them. George and I have to constantly remind ourselves that sometimes it's two steps back before a step forward. The good news is that there doesn't seem to be any other preemie related complications. That is a HUGE blessing!!! Last night, George and I visited Cole and Olivia together (and just us) for the first time since their birth on Friday. Cole (who has my feet and looks like Luukas) opened his eyes while we talked to him. He totally knew his mommy and daddy were there!! It was VERY precious. Olivia (she has George's feet and the nurses say she looks like George, though he thinks she looks like me) was sleeping away, but knew we were there. She looked so comfy in her isolette. Both babies are very easily stimulated so we have to be very quiet when we visit them, as they get agitated very quickly causing their respirations to drop. The doctor said this is largely in part due to their healthy size and gestation and that they just don't like the ventilator and tubes.

I'll try to get some more pics today....and definitely once they are off the ventilators!! Thanks, in advance, for the prayers!!!