Day 24: Adalyn's break from CPAP

That's right, they took Adalyn off of the CPAP today! The doctors say that it may not last for long but they just wanted her to have a break and see how she does. I spent 3.5 hours with Adalyn today and she did great, she is still on a nasal cannula with just a sniff of oxygen but she seems much more comfortable. Her feedings are up to 18ml every 3 hours today which is the goal for her weight so guess what? More good news! Adalyn had her PICC line removed! This is awesome because the PICC line is a popular place for infection to enter the body. Adalyn weighs 2 pounds 5 ounces tonight. Please pray that Adalyn continues to tolerate her feedings, that she stays free from infection, that she continues to have few alarms, and that her need for a PICC line does not return. Praise GOD for these awesome gifts we received today!

Emma had a great day today but a rough early morning with her feedings. She spit up alot last night and had some alarms with/because of this. Emma also continues to have a little blood in her stomach, the doctor says this is normal in a preemie and is probably just irritation from the feeding tube. They dropped her feedings down to 3ml every 3 hours and seems to be tolerating that better. She is doing great on CPAP and is at room air with her oxygen. Abi and Emma cuddled for about 3 hours today. She held her same weight of 2 pounds 4 ounces which is were she was last night. Please pray that Emma tolerates her feedings better so that she can catch up with big sis and get her PICC line removed. Please also pray that whatever is irritating her stomach goes away so that she can heal. And finally, please pray for her to stay free from infection, have fewer alarms, and for her comfort in general. Thank GOD for all the progress Emma has made since her surgery!