Ups and Downs

The boys did not have a good weekend, and therefore neither did we. It all started with a 7 am phone call saying that Ethan was back on the ventilator and that he might have an infection. Turns out he does have an infection, but they are treating it really agressively and he is getting better. He should be off his vent today.

We then found out that Grant has a urinary tract infection. He was put on antibiotics. You can tell the antibiotics are working because he is back to his feisty self as of yesterday.

Then yesterday, we found out that Alex also has a urinary traact infection. He is now on antibiotics also. He also has a low red blood cell count so he is having issues holding his oxygen count up. But, since he is on the antibiotics, he is doing much better with that.

The poor babies just had a hard weekend, and so did we. It is hard to hear that your baby is sick and needs help. Let's just say that James' birthday was not what we were anticipating. I thought it would be nice and quiet, but the boys made sure that we never have that expectation again! :)

Well, even though they are fighting infections, they are still growing. As of last night they weigh...
Alex - 3lb 7oz
Grant - 3lb 13oz
Ethan - 2lb 6oz

They are growing and eating great. Alex is now eating 18ml of fortified breastmilk every 3 hours. Grant is eating 16ml of fortified breastmilk every 3 hours. Ethan is eating 1ml of breastmilk every 6 hours. Ethan will eventually get there, but they are just taking their time, especially since he is still on the vent.

So, that was our weekend and week up to yesterday. I'll try and get some pictures today. Sometimes I just don't have the time when I get in the NICU to take pictures, but I know you all want to see them, so I will try.

Love,
Jessica