Could It Be?!? Another Blog Update Already!

Yes, it is! Back to back posts! But, wait do not get too excited, as this post may lack the creativity you have come to love because Dad is not publishing this one. However, there are some good pics and the girls had an exciting day to make up for it!

The girls were able to start bottle feeding today! Another step towards getting home! It was such a great feeling to be able to feed them a bottle and one that I'm sure Dad thoroughly enjoyed! They each had two bottles. One at 11:30 am from Mom and then one at 8:30 pm with Dad & Mom. Taylor had about 1/3 of her first bottle and about 1/2 of her second. Madison had all of her first bottle and most of her second. They did great for their first attempts! The doctors and nurses have warned us that feeding is usually the hardest thing for preemies to learn, but Taylor & Madison have been champs at nursing and proved to have a great first day at the bottle feedings! We are hoping that they keep it up and gain weight quickly, so that they can make it home soon! We simply can't wait much longer for the day we can bring them home!

Speaking of gaining weight quickly, they both had large gains today. Madison is now over 4 lbs, which means that she could move to a crib! However, they said they may give her a few days before moving because they want her to continue the weight gain.

Well, enjoy the pics & you'll have to wait a little longer for another one of Dad's great posts (cut him a break, as he has been rather busy these days!)

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Girls' Current Weights are ...

Drum Roll Please ...

Taylor is 3 lbs, 12.8 oz (she is trying to catch Sis!)!!

Madison is 4 lbs, 1.1 oz!!

Daddy & Taylor hanging out after bottle feeding!

Taylor resting in Daddy's arms ... bottle feeding is tough work for such a little girl!

Daddy & Taylor spending some quality time together!

Taylor is trying to stay awake in Daddy's arms,

she does not want to miss any excitement, but it is just so hard!

And she is out ... Taylor just can't stay awake any longer!

Madison working on a nice diaper after her bottle feeding!

Madison lounging!

Madison wiped out after her bottle feeding!

Madison - So Sweet!