Thursday July 3, 2008

Yey, I have stuff to blog about today. The girls and I had a great learning experience during practice today and we made progress! I did dress them before taking them out of their apartments – they were so cute. Plus I had the camera this time and took pictures – of course they were tuckered out and sleeping when we finally took the pictures. The girls also received their 2 month vaccinations, and they both handled them fine. We were there for Evie’s shots and she gave out one little cry… and then was fine. I’m sure Maggie had a bigger issue with that – she’s the vocal one (Dad calls it preemie fury).

Both girls were given increased feedings today, Evie is up to 39cc and Maggie to 36cc. That sure seems like a lot. The other exciting news is that Evie got to do a trial with an open crib. She started it at 7pm and had several de-saturation spells probably because she is not used to be bundled up, in the light, or in that position. I held her and calmed her down a bit but then thought we should maybe do an intermediate step. So, we put her back in her apartment but turned the constant temperature down to 30° C (86° F), and will see if she can keep her body temperature in there. I’m hoping the nurse will keep turning the temperature down to closer to room temperature as long as she tolerates it. But, I’m happy that we are finally giving her a chance. Nurse Tricia gave the girls nicknames: Evie’s nickname is stinky because she manages to stink up her apartment all the time. Maggie’s nickname is sneaky because she pulls out her feeding tube and nasal cannula regularly. She thought I should definitely blog about that so we can reminisce and have our facts straight.