Big Break Tuesday

We had a very good day yesterday (Tuesday the 17th), both boys started real breastfeeding. The boys are still in Level 2 NICU. It is home to healthier babies which require less care than Level 3 where we started out.

Isaac has had some issues with stomach irritation from his NG tube, so we are really hoping to get him off of it soon. Adrian is doing very well with his breast feeding and is actually a little ahead of brother on digestion. His feedings will be increased again today.

Other than feeding and gaining some weight, the boys also need to be able to regulate their own body temperature before they can go home. Again, surprisingly since he has zero body fat, Adrian is a little bit ahead of Isaac. Both boys are still in their incubators to help with body temperature. They are still being monitored for their respiration and heart rate, but the other monitors are off and they no longer have IV's.

Both boys are gaining weight, Adrian is gaining about 2 ounces per day and is back up to 3 pounds 15 ounces. Isaac is almost back to his birth weight, he weighed 5 pounds 9 ounces last night (Tuesday).

Although visitation is very restricted Grandma Oleva and Grandpa & Grandma Briggs have each been to visit twice. Uncle Jeffie got to see the boys on Thursday, but has been sick and not allowed back in. We were happy to have lunch with our friend, Leigh Ann Williams, her kids Owen & Elsie, and her mom Susan yesterday. It has been great to have visitors.