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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

NICU - Pictures

The kids are doing well. Each child is progressing at their own rate.They are slowly upping each of their feedings, in terms of volume and caloric intake. Their max volume is amount is calculated for each baby based on their weight. Once they max out their volume then they add additional calories to the same amount to help them gain weight. 

Ellaina is moving along the quickest and has had her cannula out once and had quite a few breathing events so they put it back in. Has her PIK line out and is taking all her feedings by mouth. 

Chloe is right behind her big sister. She also had her cannula out once and had it put back in to ease the number of breathing events. Has her PIK line out and is taking all her feedings by mouth. These are Jeff's hands taking care of her. 


Jackson is our trailer  which is apparently typical for boys) he is still on his cannula and has had some trouble with spitting up causing a few events. He still using his IV and had a dose of antibiotics when they thought he had an infection. Although his cultures were clear. 


HEre is Jeff and I holding Ellaina. We are doing Kangaroo Care. 

Enjoy the photos!

2 comments:

Katherine Gary-Foley said...

Julie and Jeff,

Thank you so much for posting these photos. Michael and I wonder how you and the 3 little ones are doing all the time.

Our thoughts are with you...we love and miss you.

Katherine & Michael

The Reese's said...

THank you so much. Everyday is a challenge and can be quite scary with the alarms. I hope you are doing well. Each is growing and progressing slowly but all are healthy.. Including us!