The boys are continuing to grow and develop well. Daniel, the biggest and middle child of the three weighs 4 lb and 1 oz now. He was supposed to graduate from his isolette last night to an open crib. He's taking two out of every three feedings from a bottle now. Nathan, the youngest, is not far behind, weighing 4 lb 0 oz now. He's actually taking every third feeding by bottle. Christopher the first born is lagging a little behind his younger brothers at 3 lb 13 oz. He's supposed to be taking every other meal by bottle. (And yes, it does seem a bit out of order to me that Chris is getting more bottles than Nate, but that WAS yesterday's order from the doc's.) Regardless, the boys are all doing great. We are still looking at another week and a half to two weeks probably before they will be released.
I also received a special blessing yesterday. Generally the NICU rules permit only grandparents and parents in to see the kids, unless you are a single parent and then they allow you to designate a consistent "support person". Given that situation, and the fact that I have zero family in the area and I'm not single, over the last week and a half, I have been the only one going in to see the kids, alone. Yesterday I received approval to have a support person of my choosing added to the kids' charts as allowed to go in with me any time to see the kids. So, now, the wife of the family I'm staying with while out here, is my "support person". "Grandma" Patten had a wonderful time with me and the boys last night, and we look forward to spending much more time together in the NICU over the coming weeks.
Thanks so much for everyone's continued prayers. I plan to post some new pictures in the next few days...
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5 comments:
Rebecca,
We are so excited to read your updates and check back often for them. We are praying for you all during this exciting, yet probably difficult time of being apart. Looking forward to the time when we can all meet the precious little boys!
Christy
Rebecca and Jeff,
We sure are enjoying your web page and all of the up dates and pictures. Three babies will surely keep you both busy .
Betty & Art
Continuing to pray for you as well as Jeff and Mary! What a huge blessing to be able to have someone else help you hold them all:) Valeri
Glad to hear they are growing well! We are praying for all of you. Have a great day! Carrie
I understand you can not tell them apart. I am sure you have thought of this but maybe a piece of colored yarn on their wrists will help us "nursery workers" tell them apart too (since you can't paint their toenails or pierce their ears as moms do for the girls):)
Praying for all! Valeri
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