Life of the Lewis's: 8/30/08 thru 9/4/08

Another week has flown by and Mom & Dad are once again behind on the blog! Also, Mom did not have her camera over the weekend and missed out on some good photo opps, but did capture a few this week!

On Saturday morning the girls were able to start wearing clothes. They are working on dropping the temperature in their isolates to prepare them to move into cribs. Also, on Saturday, Aunt Jenny, Uncle Todd and Tyler visited! Unfortunately, Tyler is not allowed to visit the girls yet, but they are excited to meet their cousin in the near future!! I will add photos later.

M0m & Dad were also relieved and ecstatic to find out that Grandma Lewis was willing to quit work and keep the girls full time! Taylor and Madison are fortunate to have such a great Grandmother that is willing to do that for them! Although Grandma is just as excited as they are!

On Monday, Madison had moved to her crib and Taylor's crib was in the room waiting for her, as she was not far behind. The criteria is to be at least 4 lbs. By Tuesday Taylor was also in her crib. They both adjusted well, although they do stay bundled up like little burritos to keep warm!

On Tuesday, they received doctor's order to receive all feedings orally, by bottle or nursing. Therefore their nasal feeding tubes were removed! This meant no more tubes or lines, besides those that are monitoring them! They also received a visit from Grandma Lewis and Aunt Jenny and Uncle Rick. Grandma Lewis and Aunt Jenny were even able to hold Madison while Daddy was feeding Taylor!

On Wednesday, Mom arrived to the news that the girls could be going home very soon, possibly this weekend! So it is time to prepare for their long awaited homecoming! Mom & Dad are extremely excited and a little nervous! The girls are still small with Taylor weighing 4 lbs, 2 oz and Madison weighing 4 lbs, 6 oz., but the doctors said that they are doing so well that there is no reason for them to stay, as they are eating and growing well and they do not have any episodes of bradycardia or sleep apnea.

On Thursday Mom once again gave baths to Taylor & Madison. They were one day behind their bath schedule and they were stinky! Once again they really enjoyed their baths! Mom also brought in their car seats so that they can practice sitting in them in preparation to go home! On Friday we should have more word on when they may be discharged, so stay tuned!

Saturday, August 30, 2008

First Pics in Clothes - The Girls are Working on Moving out of their Isolates and into Cribs!

Taylor