Day 25

So, our Internet was down yesterday and I wasn't able to post. So, now I have about 3 new ones....check them all out....you'll be happy you did!!

So, we are now 25 days into our journey in the NICU. And while we may yet be there for quite some time, we are finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel...even if that light is oh so small, it is there nonetheless!

Today during rounds it was decided that we could increase Tanzi's feeds to 14 mL!! That's .473 ounces!! Remember how the NP said we wouldn't increase it for DAYS?! Well, she's not the only one who wears the pants in THAT hospital :)

Tanzi actually threw up yesterday after one of her feedings, but McKell thinks it was probably just because Tanzi ate it SO fast and swallowed so much air because the nurse had mentioned she threw up while burping. So, we're hoping that optimistic McKell is right and that's all it was. So, even though Tanzi is eating such a small amount we need to stop her in the middle to burp her! She doesn't like that, but this is one time that burping is not only allowed, but gladly welcomed!

The NP also mentioned she would feel better about increasing Tanzi's feeds after she pooped! (you know, to make sure her bowels are all working properly and she's not getting backed up!)

Never before have we given pep talks and been so excited about POOP!

Tanzi has continued to gain weight the past few days. She is now up to about 6 lbs 1 oz!! While that's not very much more than her birth weight she still looks like she's totally filling out!!

Here's our baby girl...still tube free!

LOVE it!!

Yep, McKell was working today, hence the cute headband :)

Today Gary dressed the kids in shorts and a skirt. Wishful thinking, I guess. But then they wanted to go outside and play for a while. So, I made them put shoes on and a jacket....and I let their little legs freeze!

I'm such a good mom!

But they had a great time playing out there and didn't ever complain about being cold! Graysen even mowed the lawn with the new lawn mower he got for his birthday!

What good kids!