This morning, the decision was made to keep the girls (and me) another day, mostly due to their weight. Sawyer started off at 5#1 oz but has dropped to 4#8 oz and Rylee who started at 5# 15 oz is down to 5#3 oz. Unfortunately, that is over 10% of their body weight and while it is normal for all babies to drop weight the first few days, our girls just don't have that much to spare. So, we started on a new feeding routing that includes pumping and supplementing with formula in hopes to at least stabilize their weight and then to start gaining and growing. The rest of their numbers look really good, including their jaundice, respirations and body temp so as soon as the weight turns around, we can go home.
Rylee getting some formula supplement from a cup
Chad snuggling with the girls (while I'm updating the bolg). Rylee is on the outside, Sawyer is next to Daddy.
I am mostly upright and the soreness is being easily controlled with the pain medications. Chad and I even took a short walk outside in the sunshine today and it felt great! My doctor decided to keep me admitted just to help me continue to get stronger. I can't wait to get the girls home and our whole family together to start the next chapter in the Good Stuff.
2 comments:
They are so beautiful! Am sending prayers and love. Hang in there guys. Each day will get a little bit easier. Love you!
Your family is beautiful. We are sending lots of love and prayers from Portland. Glad you are doing well and that Rylee and Sawyer and making progress.
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