Last Tuesday, Olivia and Cole visited Dr. Humes down at Children's Hospital. Olivia weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and measured 18 1/2 inches long, while Cole weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and measured 20 inches long. Both babies had a thorough exam which further confirmed that both PDA's remain closed! It is not expected that they will spontaneously reopen, thus Olivia and Cole received a CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH!!!
The twins are continuing to do well! They are still eating us out of house and home, as you'll see by the pictures! Cole eats about 4 1/2 to 5 oz per feed now, while Olivia eats approximately 3 1/2 to 4 oz per feed. Her weight gain has not been as fast as Cole's, partially due to her Reflux and also due to her body make-up. She is following Luukas' growth pattern and looks like him too!! Cole appears to look more like George! We seem to have a better grasp on Olivia's Reflux now, as we've increased her Zantac and also are giving her 1/2 oz of Prune juice mixed with a 1/2 oz of water once a day to help with constipation. Hopefully, this will help her little tummy feel better!! We've already seen proof of this as she was seen at the pediatrician's on Thursday and weighed 6 lbs 5 oz - a 3 oz weight gain in just TWO days!
As far as sleep goes....WHAT IS THAT?!! Just kidding!! Surprising, Cole is sleeping 5-6 hours straight at night and Olivia is sleeping 4-5 hours straight. For the most part, the twins are fed at the same time throughout the day which helps George and I to get some rest! Now, I just have to concentrate on getting them more on a set schedule, as I am heading back to work in 12 days.
We are now able to have visitors, including kids!! We ask that you only stop by if you are good and healthy, as the twins are still building their immune system and can also still get RSV. Last, please don't be offended when George and I ask you to both wash your hands with soap and water and use hand sanitizer before touching the babies! We still have to protect our lil' ones!!!
We hope you are all having a great weekend!!
P.S. - For those of you who received our announcement and are confused about the name change, SEE GEORGE!! LOL!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Looking back...
It's been over a month now since Olivia and Cole were in my belly. Lots of thoughts have went through my mind in the last month as I think a lot during my sleepless nights! I am sure for each person the birth of a child forever changes their lives. For me...it was my pregnancy with the twins that has forever changed who I am as a person. 16+ weeks of strict bedrest (8+ which were spent at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital) truly made me appreciate the little things in life and FREEDOM. I endured more during my pregnancy than I have my entire life. It is only because of my positive attitude, ability to follow the strict bedrest orders, and the loving care and support of my doctor's, nurses, family and friends that Olivia and Cole are with us today.
So with that said I want to THANK ALL OF YOU:
First I want to thank the love of my life, George, for agreeing that expanding our family was more important than buying and keeping a camper!! All I have ever wanted in our marriage is to make you a daddy! The love and dedication that you give our children and I can be seen a mile away. The hardest part of my pregnancy was being away from you and Luukas for 8+ weeks. I hated not being able to help you do things around the house and just plain not being there for 2 months. I know the time I was in the hospital was very stressful on you. All I can say is that we are both better and stronger people because of the last 9 months!
Luukas - You are the best son anyone could ever ask for. You've been through more than most 4-yr-old's and yet, you just keep smiling! Thank you for being such a good boy for Daddy and everyone else who took care of you while I was in the hospital. Thank you for understanding why Mommy hasn't been able to lift you up since April and for helping me so much around the house. Thank you for coming to visit me every couple days and for cuddling with me while we watched SpongeBob and ate hospital ice cream together. Thank you for all of the hugs, kisses and "I love you's." Most of all, thank you for being such a great BIG BROTHER!!! You amaze me every day!!!
Thank you Dr. Abuzeid, Dr. Ashraf and all of the staff at IVF Michigan. Without you we wouldn't EVEN HAVE Luukas, Olivia and Cole. We are forever grateful for the work that you do with couples struggling with infertility. The dignity and professionalism that you treat families with makes going through the in-vitro process a whole lot easier.
Thank you Dr. Kazzi, Dr. Fabian, Dr. Thomas and all of the OB residents and Maternal Fetal Medicine staff at St. Joe's. You put up with me for 8 1/2 LONG months! You dealt with my fears, anxiety, tears, and joys of happiness. Dr. Kazzi...you knew all along that I would get to 34-35 weeks in my pregnancy! Even I didn't believe I could get that far, but the whole time you kept pushing me to get further and I did! Thank you for your constant support and for never looking at me like I was crazy when I asked my million questions and demanded tests. You have a god given gift to care for pregnant women and you do so in a very humble way.
Thank you to the nurses and PCA's on 3WAN at St. Joe's. You helped me get through 8+ weeks of hospital bedrest. You became my family over those long weeks and I will never know how to repay you for keeping me sane! The long (and late night) talks, constant encouragement and laughter, yummy milkshakes, midnight snack runs for weird combinations of food, and the patience and care that you gave me helped make each day go by faster. Thank you for putting me in check when I needed it and for always being candid with me! Each of you never gave up on me no matter how much I complained, cried, doubted things, worried, etc. Thank you for celebrating each milestone of my pregnancy with me and for just plain 'ol being there! It is because of your love and support that I made it to 33 weeks and 6 days gestation!! With that said, no offense, but I never want to see another needle or hospital bed, so I promise to come visit you all...but only as a visitor and not as a patient!
Thank you to Dr. Desai, Dr. Holtrop, Dr. Pampati and all of the NICU staff at St. Joe's. You took care of Olivia and Cole just as you would your own children! You also showed George and I that a positive NICU experience IS POSSIBLE! A special thanks to Vernette for making me come back to St. Joe's Emergency Room two days after being discharged from my delivery. YOU SAVED MY LIFE!
Thanks to Dr. Antone and all of the staff at Northeast Pediatrics!! We are so lucky to have found the best pediatrician office in the world! You are all very dedicated to the idea of the WHOLE child and to maintaining optimal health for all! Thank you for always being there for our family!
Thank you Mom and Dad, Aunt Meg and Uncle Gregg, Shawn, Toni and Randall, Dad (George Jr.), Noelle and John, Sue, and Chris and Rose for taking care of Luukas (often at the spur of a moment) and for putting together the twins nursery for George and I. The time you dedicated to our family allowed us to keep Luukas in a routine, something that was very important to us. Thank you for your constant visits to see me at the hospital too. Also, a special thanks goes out to my Mom, Aunt Meg, and Toni for attending my numerous ultrasounds and doctor's appointments with me.
Mom, thank you for making sure that George, Luukas and I had clean clothes to wear and a clean house to live in for the last 5 months. Thank you for visiting me every other day (sometimes every day) that I was in the hospital as well and for letting me call you in the middle of the night to chit-chat and calm my fears, tears, and anxieties. I am so lucky to have you as a mother and I cherish each day that we have together.
Thank you Chris, Rose, Shawn, Josh, Laura, Sarah and Ken - George and I could not ask for better siblings! We appreciate all you do for us and are so honored to make you the namesakes and godparents (also Jena and Charlie) of Olivia and Cole.
Thank you to all of you who took time out of your busy lives to visit, call, email, and text message me while I was on bedrest and in the hospital. I know I will miss someone if I attempt to name all of you, but know that I truly appreciate the support you provided my family and I during those 4-5 long months. Thank you also to Tina, Bridget and Sue for driving me back and forth to the hospital. Oh and I must not forget to mention how much I appreciated those of you who brought us food...THANK YOU for giving me a break from hospital food! Last, thank you everyone who dealt with my tears regarding my fear that George wouldn't answer his phone and be at the hospital in time for Olivia and Cole's birth. HE MADE IT!!!
Thank you to my Romeo co-worker's and administrators. I am very proud to work for such a fine school district. The support you have shown me while on medical leave made missing work a lot easier. A special thanks to Margaret, MaryJane and Julie for answering my trillion questions regarding my leave. Also, I can't forget my Eastwood Clinics co-worker's and director! Thanks for always calling and checking up on me!!
Last, but not least, thank you to all of my new friends I made during the length of my pregnancy. From my friends who blogged with me day in and day out on the pregnancy site to Joyel, my post-partum doula, who taught me all about breastfeeding even if it was short-lived. To my Mom's of Multiples group - Thank you for welcoming me with open arms. I have already learned so much from all of you and I'm forever grateful to GoMOM's! Cathy, Angela, Teresa, Jessica and everyone else from GoMOM's....Thank you for providing us with meals and encouragement and support during my pregnancy and during these first few weeks as parents of twins. Only you can appreciate what it's like attempting to feed two babies at once....or feeding one baby and then thinking you can go to sleep, only to be reminded via a second crying baby that you have another feeding yet to do!! Jessica - you are also a gift from God! Each day I was on bedrest, I looked forward to opening my email and seeing one from you. Your experiences from the 10 weeks you spent on hospital bedrest at St. Joe's in 2007 helped me to get through my hospital bedrest. I know we were meant to meet...as the last few months have been truly healing to both of us in very different ways. I am so thankful to have you as a friend and truly feel like we are soul sisters. I look forward to our families growing up together (yours literally!!) and to watching Parker, McKenna, Olivia, Cole and Baby Watson become fast friends, just as we have become!! I am soooo excited for what 2009 is going to bring to your family!!
This is a very long post, but there is no short way to thank each and every one of you for what you have done for our family in 2008! We love you all!
So with that said I want to THANK ALL OF YOU:
First I want to thank the love of my life, George, for agreeing that expanding our family was more important than buying and keeping a camper!! All I have ever wanted in our marriage is to make you a daddy! The love and dedication that you give our children and I can be seen a mile away. The hardest part of my pregnancy was being away from you and Luukas for 8+ weeks. I hated not being able to help you do things around the house and just plain not being there for 2 months. I know the time I was in the hospital was very stressful on you. All I can say is that we are both better and stronger people because of the last 9 months!
Luukas - You are the best son anyone could ever ask for. You've been through more than most 4-yr-old's and yet, you just keep smiling! Thank you for being such a good boy for Daddy and everyone else who took care of you while I was in the hospital. Thank you for understanding why Mommy hasn't been able to lift you up since April and for helping me so much around the house. Thank you for coming to visit me every couple days and for cuddling with me while we watched SpongeBob and ate hospital ice cream together. Thank you for all of the hugs, kisses and "I love you's." Most of all, thank you for being such a great BIG BROTHER!!! You amaze me every day!!!
Thank you Dr. Abuzeid, Dr. Ashraf and all of the staff at IVF Michigan. Without you we wouldn't EVEN HAVE Luukas, Olivia and Cole. We are forever grateful for the work that you do with couples struggling with infertility. The dignity and professionalism that you treat families with makes going through the in-vitro process a whole lot easier.
Thank you Dr. Kazzi, Dr. Fabian, Dr. Thomas and all of the OB residents and Maternal Fetal Medicine staff at St. Joe's. You put up with me for 8 1/2 LONG months! You dealt with my fears, anxiety, tears, and joys of happiness. Dr. Kazzi...you knew all along that I would get to 34-35 weeks in my pregnancy! Even I didn't believe I could get that far, but the whole time you kept pushing me to get further and I did! Thank you for your constant support and for never looking at me like I was crazy when I asked my million questions and demanded tests. You have a god given gift to care for pregnant women and you do so in a very humble way.
Thank you to the nurses and PCA's on 3WAN at St. Joe's. You helped me get through 8+ weeks of hospital bedrest. You became my family over those long weeks and I will never know how to repay you for keeping me sane! The long (and late night) talks, constant encouragement and laughter, yummy milkshakes, midnight snack runs for weird combinations of food, and the patience and care that you gave me helped make each day go by faster. Thank you for putting me in check when I needed it and for always being candid with me! Each of you never gave up on me no matter how much I complained, cried, doubted things, worried, etc. Thank you for celebrating each milestone of my pregnancy with me and for just plain 'ol being there! It is because of your love and support that I made it to 33 weeks and 6 days gestation!! With that said, no offense, but I never want to see another needle or hospital bed, so I promise to come visit you all...but only as a visitor and not as a patient!
Thank you to Dr. Desai, Dr. Holtrop, Dr. Pampati and all of the NICU staff at St. Joe's. You took care of Olivia and Cole just as you would your own children! You also showed George and I that a positive NICU experience IS POSSIBLE! A special thanks to Vernette for making me come back to St. Joe's Emergency Room two days after being discharged from my delivery. YOU SAVED MY LIFE!
Thanks to Dr. Antone and all of the staff at Northeast Pediatrics!! We are so lucky to have found the best pediatrician office in the world! You are all very dedicated to the idea of the WHOLE child and to maintaining optimal health for all! Thank you for always being there for our family!
Thank you Mom and Dad, Aunt Meg and Uncle Gregg, Shawn, Toni and Randall, Dad (George Jr.), Noelle and John, Sue, and Chris and Rose for taking care of Luukas (often at the spur of a moment) and for putting together the twins nursery for George and I. The time you dedicated to our family allowed us to keep Luukas in a routine, something that was very important to us. Thank you for your constant visits to see me at the hospital too. Also, a special thanks goes out to my Mom, Aunt Meg, and Toni for attending my numerous ultrasounds and doctor's appointments with me.
Mom, thank you for making sure that George, Luukas and I had clean clothes to wear and a clean house to live in for the last 5 months. Thank you for visiting me every other day (sometimes every day) that I was in the hospital as well and for letting me call you in the middle of the night to chit-chat and calm my fears, tears, and anxieties. I am so lucky to have you as a mother and I cherish each day that we have together.
Thank you Chris, Rose, Shawn, Josh, Laura, Sarah and Ken - George and I could not ask for better siblings! We appreciate all you do for us and are so honored to make you the namesakes and godparents (also Jena and Charlie) of Olivia and Cole.
Thank you to all of you who took time out of your busy lives to visit, call, email, and text message me while I was on bedrest and in the hospital. I know I will miss someone if I attempt to name all of you, but know that I truly appreciate the support you provided my family and I during those 4-5 long months. Thank you also to Tina, Bridget and Sue for driving me back and forth to the hospital. Oh and I must not forget to mention how much I appreciated those of you who brought us food...THANK YOU for giving me a break from hospital food! Last, thank you everyone who dealt with my tears regarding my fear that George wouldn't answer his phone and be at the hospital in time for Olivia and Cole's birth. HE MADE IT!!!
Thank you to my Romeo co-worker's and administrators. I am very proud to work for such a fine school district. The support you have shown me while on medical leave made missing work a lot easier. A special thanks to Margaret, MaryJane and Julie for answering my trillion questions regarding my leave. Also, I can't forget my Eastwood Clinics co-worker's and director! Thanks for always calling and checking up on me!!
Last, but not least, thank you to all of my new friends I made during the length of my pregnancy. From my friends who blogged with me day in and day out on the pregnancy site to Joyel, my post-partum doula, who taught me all about breastfeeding even if it was short-lived. To my Mom's of Multiples group - Thank you for welcoming me with open arms. I have already learned so much from all of you and I'm forever grateful to GoMOM's! Cathy, Angela, Teresa, Jessica and everyone else from GoMOM's....Thank you for providing us with meals and encouragement and support during my pregnancy and during these first few weeks as parents of twins. Only you can appreciate what it's like attempting to feed two babies at once....or feeding one baby and then thinking you can go to sleep, only to be reminded via a second crying baby that you have another feeding yet to do!! Jessica - you are also a gift from God! Each day I was on bedrest, I looked forward to opening my email and seeing one from you. Your experiences from the 10 weeks you spent on hospital bedrest at St. Joe's in 2007 helped me to get through my hospital bedrest. I know we were meant to meet...as the last few months have been truly healing to both of us in very different ways. I am so thankful to have you as a friend and truly feel like we are soul sisters. I look forward to our families growing up together (yours literally!!) and to watching Parker, McKenna, Olivia, Cole and Baby Watson become fast friends, just as we have become!! I am soooo excited for what 2009 is going to bring to your family!!
This is a very long post, but there is no short way to thank each and every one of you for what you have done for our family in 2008! We love you all!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Happy One Month Birthday Olivia and Cole!
It's VERY hard to believe but Olivia and Cole are one month old already! They saw Dr. Antone today for a final weight check. Olivia gained 9 oz in one week and now weighs 5 lbs 12 oz and Cole gained a pound in a week and now weighs 6 lbs 11 oz!! Olivia is eating about 80 ml per feed and Cole is already almost up to 120 ml (4 oz). Both babies are doing GREAT, minus the Reflux and constipation issues with Olivia. Her Zantac has been increased some and also we have stopped using Thick-It in both Cole and Olivia's bottles, as per Dr. Antone, their digestive systems should be mature now. We're hoping that stopping the Thick-It will help Olivia's constipation some! Olivia and Cole will see Dr. Antone next on February 2nd for their Synagis (RSV) shots and two month appointment. Last, both babies are able to use their swings and bouncer seats now!! The bouncer became a lifesaver for me on Sunday night when George was gone snowplowing. Thanks Auntie Noelle for suggesting I finally use it!
I've included some pics from today and also 2 short video clips of Luukas with his siblings!
Update 1/14/09: Stopping the Thick-It has proven to be successful for Olivia!!!! No more hours and hours of straining at night!! We are still using it for Cole as it helps coat his stomach.
I've included some pics from today and also 2 short video clips of Luukas with his siblings!
Update 1/14/09: Stopping the Thick-It has proven to be successful for Olivia!!!! No more hours and hours of straining at night!! We are still using it for Cole as it helps coat his stomach.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Kids say the darndest things!
So I decided to start an ongoing post regarding comments Luukas has made since the twins were born. His wording is soooo precious and he's so comical at the same time. Since I have a short memory, I can just log on here and add things as he says them, that way I won't forget! Let me know if you have anything to add to the list!
1. Olivia, you're the best girl ever.
2. Don't cry baby girl. SHUSH UP Cole!!
3. I know baby girl....my poops hurt too. It's gonna be OK.
4. LOOK at ME Cole, just LOOK AT ME!!
5. Hey Cole, my baby boy.
6. I love you baby boy. I love you baby girl.
7. Rock a bye Olivia. Go to sleep now. It's naptime.
8. Mommy, I want to go camping. I said, "OK, Luukas but I was thinking we'd go visit Jena and Charlie this summer. They live near the ocean." Luukas replied, "OK...but we have to leave the twins at Becken's house and take Becken with us because he hasn't seen Charlie in a long time."
9. "I want macaroni and cheese, mommy." I said, "I'm making hamburger helper...it's the same thing." Luukas said, "No it's not." I said, "You need to try it. How come you try new foods for Aunt Meg and not for me?" Luukas said, "Because Aunt Meg is a better cook than you!!" Two weeks later after a good spaghetti dinner, Luukas decided that I really do know how to cook!
9. "Mommy, who's driving me to Madi's party on Saturday?" I said, "Probably Aunt Ginger in Great-gramma's car." Luukas said, "That's good because Great-gramma is old."
1. Olivia, you're the best girl ever.
2. Don't cry baby girl. SHUSH UP Cole!!
3. I know baby girl....my poops hurt too. It's gonna be OK.
4. LOOK at ME Cole, just LOOK AT ME!!
5. Hey Cole, my baby boy.
6. I love you baby boy. I love you baby girl.
7. Rock a bye Olivia. Go to sleep now. It's naptime.
8. Mommy, I want to go camping. I said, "OK, Luukas but I was thinking we'd go visit Jena and Charlie this summer. They live near the ocean." Luukas replied, "OK...but we have to leave the twins at Becken's house and take Becken with us because he hasn't seen Charlie in a long time."
9. "I want macaroni and cheese, mommy." I said, "I'm making hamburger helper...it's the same thing." Luukas said, "No it's not." I said, "You need to try it. How come you try new foods for Aunt Meg and not for me?" Luukas said, "Because Aunt Meg is a better cook than you!!" Two weeks later after a good spaghetti dinner, Luukas decided that I really do know how to cook!
9. "Mommy, who's driving me to Madi's party on Saturday?" I said, "Probably Aunt Ginger in Great-gramma's car." Luukas said, "That's good because Great-gramma is old."
Friday, January 9, 2009
Echo cardiogram results!
GREAT news!!!! Cole's echo cardiogram results came back today and there was no evidence of a PDA, which means it is still closed. Momma is RELIEVED!!!!
Things are great with the babies and Luukas is continuing to adjust to having siblings. He is very cute. He calls Olivia "girl." He loves to help us feed them and calm them down.
We hope you all have a great weekend! It's snowing again here, which means George will be working for 1-2 days. Thankfully, my mom is here helping out!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Twins update!
Olivia and Cole were seen by the pediatrician again today. Their appointment was scheduled for this coming Wednesday, but Mommy decided to change it after seeing snow in Wednesday's forecast and also after a few sleepless nights with Olivia.
Olivia weighed 5 lbs 3 oz today. She gained 3 oz since last Friday. Cole weighed in at 6 lbs even today!! The twins are eating George and I out of house and home, as Cole is already eating over 3 oz per feed and Olivia more than 2 1/2 oz per feed!!
Our little girl is following Luukas' footsteps and was diagnosed with Acid Reflux (GERD) today. I have suspected this diagnosis since she was about a week old and in the NICU, as they had to take her off of breastmilk and cow's milk early on due to signs of Reflux. For the last week or so, she has spent lots of time up at night, making grunting noises, crying a lot, needing to be held constantly, and suffering from gas that Mylicon doesn't even touch. Dr. Antone prescribed Zantac twice per day for Olivia and said that she may need it three times a day and/or the formula may need to be changed. Dr. Antone said Reflux usually shows up around 3 weeks of age, so Olivia is on par with that. Right now....it's 3 a.m. She's been up for 2 hours and is sitting in my lap as I type this. :(
As for Cole, his follow-up echo cardiogram is this Thursday at 8:30 a.m. He will have it done at Crittenton Hospital, since Dr. Humes from Children's Hospital has a subspecialty clinic there. Also, Dr. Antone is able to pull results quickly since he has privilages at Crittenton.
The best news of the day to share is that both Olivia and Cole got their first Synagis shot to fend off RSV on Monday afternoon!!! They will have the shots monthly until April. We still have to be very careful and can only take the twins out for doctor's appointments until the weather breaks.
I've added a slideshow! We had a wonderful weekend with my sister, Sarah, her husband, Ken, and son, J.J. They were a great help and took Luukas for most of the weekend in order to allow George and I time to sleep. Luukas loved spending time with his cousin!! Also, I couldn't resist, so I added pictures that my sister in law, Rose, and her mom took on Sunday. They are too cute!
Cole just woke up so it's time to feed him and then hopefully I can get some sleep for 2-3 hours! We hope you all have a great week!!
Olivia weighed 5 lbs 3 oz today. She gained 3 oz since last Friday. Cole weighed in at 6 lbs even today!! The twins are eating George and I out of house and home, as Cole is already eating over 3 oz per feed and Olivia more than 2 1/2 oz per feed!!
Our little girl is following Luukas' footsteps and was diagnosed with Acid Reflux (GERD) today. I have suspected this diagnosis since she was about a week old and in the NICU, as they had to take her off of breastmilk and cow's milk early on due to signs of Reflux. For the last week or so, she has spent lots of time up at night, making grunting noises, crying a lot, needing to be held constantly, and suffering from gas that Mylicon doesn't even touch. Dr. Antone prescribed Zantac twice per day for Olivia and said that she may need it three times a day and/or the formula may need to be changed. Dr. Antone said Reflux usually shows up around 3 weeks of age, so Olivia is on par with that. Right now....it's 3 a.m. She's been up for 2 hours and is sitting in my lap as I type this. :(
As for Cole, his follow-up echo cardiogram is this Thursday at 8:30 a.m. He will have it done at Crittenton Hospital, since Dr. Humes from Children's Hospital has a subspecialty clinic there. Also, Dr. Antone is able to pull results quickly since he has privilages at Crittenton.
The best news of the day to share is that both Olivia and Cole got their first Synagis shot to fend off RSV on Monday afternoon!!! They will have the shots monthly until April. We still have to be very careful and can only take the twins out for doctor's appointments until the weather breaks.
I've added a slideshow! We had a wonderful weekend with my sister, Sarah, her husband, Ken, and son, J.J. They were a great help and took Luukas for most of the weekend in order to allow George and I time to sleep. Luukas loved spending time with his cousin!! Also, I couldn't resist, so I added pictures that my sister in law, Rose, and her mom took on Sunday. They are too cute!
Cole just woke up so it's time to feed him and then hopefully I can get some sleep for 2-3 hours! We hope you all have a great week!!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Weight Checks!
Luukas sings a lullaby to his baby sister! The next day, the twins "explore" each other for the first time since being in my belly!
Today, Olivia and Cole saw Dr. Antone for weight checks. Olivia now weighs 5 lbs (according to Daddy - Mommy thinks the nurse said 4 lbs 14 oz!) and Cole weighed in at 5 lbs 14 oz. He's gained a WHOPPING 4 oz in just TWO DAYS and has officially outgrown his Preemie diapers and clothes!! We have gotten into a schedule (somewhat) and are feeding the twins at the same time, every 3 hours during the day, and up to 4 hours apart at night. Olivia was falling asleep during her feeds and I finally figured out that she needed preemie nipples for her bottles. She is now wide awake during feeds and doing much better! As for Cole, he's doing pretty well too! His pulse ox was 98 today, which is great. His poor mommy is still worried though that his PDA may have reopened so Dr. Antone is allowing him to have an echo cardiogram within the next few days to double check that it's still closed. Dr. Antone has not heard a murmur in either baby....but I know from our experience with Luukas that you don't always hear murmur's with PDA's. Thus, I worry - it's a Jewish mother thing!! Both babies also have follow-up appointments with Dr. Humes, cardiologist at Children's Hospital, on January 20th. Lastly, we should know next week (when we go for another weight check appointment on Wednesday) whether or not Cole and Olivia will be eligible for the Synagis shots (RSV).
Luukas loves his brother and sister!
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