Each day in the NICU has proven to be eventful as Nolan and Caroline continue to make great strides. Today, Nolan started eating from a bottle, got put in a regular crib, and is breathing 100% on his own. There are talks of him possibly going home on Thursday but we'll just take one day at a time as he is having a little trouble wanting to eat much from a bottle.
Caroline is also relying less on pumped oxygen and is breathing steadier on her own. They have also increased the amount of formula she is able to take in at each feeding. She was put into an incubator today because they don't like to keep them on the warming table for too long. She will probably need another few days to start breathing on her own and then will have to start working on feeding from a bottle as well.
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| Our first family photo where we both got to hold the babies. |
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| The hospital made us a "Celebration Dinner" with steak, dessert, and sparkling grape juice. So romantic |
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| Caroline after a bath. They attached the bow in her hair with vaseline |
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| Wild hair! Nolan got a bath and his hair immediately shot straight up. It's so nice to see him without the tubes in his nose now |
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| Caroline in her new home for a little while. It is warm in there and she seems to be settling in quite nicely |
Im so happy for you guys! And I cant wait to meet beautiful Caroline and handsome Nolan!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! I love that there is a bow in Caroline's hair. She'll be happy to know someone was looking out for her best interest when she looks back on these photos. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd if Nolan needs some hair products, come our way. Miss Ava has wild hair, too!!!
Hugs and kisses to you all!
They are so cute! We are so happy for you guys and can't wait to meet the McCallister twins!
ReplyDeleteLove you all,
Rene & Bob
Seeing these pictures brings back a flood of memories (and some tears... happy tears). Your babies are beautiful; and I love your first family photo! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe truth of an old hymn became so real to me after getting to hold Drew... "How sweet to hold a newborn baby, and feel the pride and joy he gives. But greater still the calm assurance, this child can face uncertain days because Christ lives." As teeny babies, they need us for everything. But one of our responsibilities as parents is to train them to transfer that dependance to Jesus as they grow up. Humbling!
You guys are going to be wonderful parents... Caroline and Nolan are blessed!