March 28th update

We have been spending so much time going between home and hospital, for Eryn, and home,work and hospital, for Randy, that we haven't had as much time to keep the pictures and updates coming.

Of course we are taking lots of pictures and will post as soon as we can.

Newest update and then I will post some of my favorite photo's.

March 28th update:
Both boys are doing really well and the hospital is anticipating an arrival home of one or both boys early this coming week! We are about a week ahead of what they originally guesstimated for us.
Griffin had another echocardiogram on Friday and I am guessing that the results were nothing for us to worry about since the cardiologist had the nurse practioner tell us that there was no change and we don't need to repeat the echo until he is between 3/6mo instead of their original plan of 3mo. So at this time, no further immediate action is necessary. Whew....we are so thankful that he continues to rise to the challenge. The NP even said Griffin was doing so well that he may be the first to join us at home. Of course, after she said that, he started slowing down in his eating and that isn't a good thing. Not that it is bad but, they need to move forward not slow down. He had a big day Friday and that could be a part of it. Regardless, they said both boys should be good to go by mid-week barring any unforseen changes. Gavin had slowed down in his eating where Griffin had picked up.....so they flip flopped until the NP said Gavin may have an extra day in the hospital compared to Griffin. It was as if they new and Gavin sped up and Griffin slowed down. I believe they understood what was being said and want to come home together so they are trying to match up. ;) I guess it will change no matter what we are told since the babies are the ones calling the shots for now.

Both have gained good weight from eating so well. Gavin weighed in at 5.12lbs on Sat and Griffin weighed in at 5.15lbs. We have learned that Gavin has a bit of a leak in his mouth when he eats and he also is a really good burper. Griffin is a cleaner eater and doesn't really have any burps....except for some bottom burps. He has that down pat. Who ever would have thought that parents could be so proud of the bodily functions. In our case and for sure other preemie cases, it is excellent news since it continues to prove that the digestive tract is doing what it is supposed to and is maturing nicely.

Tonight, Randy and I will give each boy a bath so we can learn what to do with a small baby at home. (However, our small babies are pretty good sized!) It is something we have to do as a teaching/learning thing when the babes are in the Special Care Nursery before they can come home.

Both boys have their carseat evaluations on Monday the 29th. It is a 2hr test where the boys will sit upright in their seats to make sure they can breathe OK without any breaks in breathing. They will be hooked up to the monitors for this test. This test and eating are their last big things to accomplish since they are passing all the other tests/goals that are set for them.

Praise God! This may be our last "quiet" weekend if we are lucky!!