Day 52!!!

There are a lot of good things happening with the boys on a daily basis now it seems!!!  Today was a big day for Joseph.  He was able to breastfeed like a champ for about 10 minutes!!!  That is a really good sign, and they will continue to try and have him breastfeed at least every other day right now until he gets used to it, then they will try everyday.  This is a big step because one of the requisites for the boys to come home are them feeding orally!!!  Kalleigh was also able to give Joseph his first real bath today!!!  She said he was so good and relaxed during it, and it was so heartwarming to be able to do it for him!!  Joseph also took a big jump on his weight up to 4lb 9oz!!!  We are a little worried about that weight gains since it's so significant (about 120 grams) but we will wait on the reading tonight to verify!  Other than that he is still on the micro flow but doing really good, and hopefully he will come off of the oxygen assistance by week end!

Nicholas is also doing really well!!! He didn't get a chance to try breastfeeding today though, he was passed out and really comfortable so the nurses and Kalleigh didn't want to wake him.  He will get his attempt on Thursday.  Nicholas is weighing in at 3lb 14oz, so hopefully tonight he makes it to 4lb so they can try putting him in an open crib like his brother!!!  Nicholas remains off of his oxygen and is doing great on his own!!! 

Both boys will continue to receive their epogen treatments tomorrow, and hopefully we can avoid another blood transfusion!  Other than the anemia issue, which again is very common for preemies, there hasn't been any real set backs, and their progress continues not only to impress us, but the doctors and nurses as well!!!

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