Hooray! I like typing the word "improvements" in the title! =)
Both babies completed the second half of their transfusions yesterday evening. Their nurse overnight and their nurse during the day today both said that they are steadily improving - many fewer A's and B's (apneas and bradycardias). In fact, the nurse during the day today said that Isaak had only had 2 episodes today. (She was their nurse from 7am until 7pm and she told us this at 6pm.) Three cheers for red blood cells!
Penny began getting her breast milk feeds again around 11pm last night. She tolerated them well and has now had her UAC line removed. No more IV pumps for Penelope! She's up to 12ml of breast milk at each feeding which is a "full" feeding for her size. They have added human milk fortifier (HMF) to my breast milk in order to help her gain weight. (Isaak's feedings will also have HMF.)
Isaak has received two doses of neoprofen to help close his PDA. He will receive his third dose tonight. Depending on how his little heart sounds to the nurses and doctors, he may get one additional dose tomorrow. If they don't give him a fourth dose, he'll start his breast milk feeds again in the morning. In either case he'll get another echocardiogram on Monday.
While I was visiting them yesterday, Penny decided to be extra special cute and open her eyes! Be sure to check out the pictures. Then she managed to be even cuter....I know, I found it hard to believe as well. But I have video to prove it! Her big brother would be so proud of her. =)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
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Yay for transfusions! And here's hoping the neoprofen does the trick. We love hearing "improvements" as well! Penny has beautiful eyes - and wow can she work that binky! Thanks for sharing!!
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ReplyDeleteWow thank you Father for good news this rainy Monday morning. She is amazing.. the binky is really going. So good to hear they are both doing great. Prayers Prayers and more Prayers. Blessing to all 4 of you.
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see the 4 of you over the weekend. Bekka you look great considering all you've been through physically and emotionally. Papaw and I could see how much the twins have changed since their birthday. Both have filled out and their skin color is definitely better. Having them open their eyes and look toward you is totally awesome! We continue to pray for all of you. We especially are praying for Isaak since he's supposed to have the echocardiogram done sometime today to see if the vein has closed so he won't need surgery to correct it. Give them hugs from Nana & Papaw.
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