Adam's breathing continues to improve. They're both off ventilators now, but still receiving some additional air pressure through their noses. Rachel's breathing's improving, but more gradually than her brother's. We're hoping to be able to hold her soon.We got to change both their diapers yesterday. With their breathing tubes out, they can finally cry. And it's music to our ears. Adam's been getting milk through a stomach tube for about 2 days. Rachel just started on feeding today. Before that they were just receiving nutrients through their IVs.
And here's Rachel sporting her new shades. She had a blood transfusion yesterday, and is feeling better. Each little blood sample they take is about 10% of their blood volume, so they can't replace it fast enough. They're both off the jaundice lights now and are continuing to fight and improve.
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sorry to make you repeat all of this on the phone, Ry! I should have checked for an update before grilling you with questions!!
So glad that your precious babies are continuing to improve everyday!
Go, Adam! Go, Rachel! Go! Go! Go!
thanks so much for these updates. I'm so glad they are doing well.
My love to all the Fitzes.
Oh, Wow. Oh, Wow. They are so tiny! I am glad to see a picture in 'perspective' with Amy holding Adam. Keep it up, my prayers are with you all!
I hadn't been by your blog for a while and wow—you guys have been busy! Just know we're praying for you and your adorable babies—hope they continue to improve and grow!
Love it! Glad to see that they are getting better. Happy one week!
So glad to hear that Rachel and Adam are thriving, despite those obstacles of arriving early. Stay well, all of you!
Amy they are so precious..I am so glad to finally get to see pictures, and to read your sweet comments. God Bless you all and Blessings to those sweet little spirits..as they continue to make great progress. Prayers On The Wind....Luv N Hugs
Cathy Raney
Go fighting babies! Can you take off the creepy baby counter now that you have creepy babies in person. I am kidding of course about your babies being creepy. Two down Amy only 8 more to go. You still owe me some money though. Hope everything continues to go well.
Wow. I haven't had a chance to post any comments lately (we have been quite busy), but I have been trying to keep up with what you guys have been going through. I am really glad that Adam and Rachel are doing so well. I am impressed at how well they are doing considering how early they were. I am especially glad they were not bleeding in the brain. (That is what happened to my brother who was also born very premature.) It is wonderful that they are doing so well. I am very glad that Amy is alright too. You guys are still in my prayers. Keep smiling!
Royce--we like to laugh about the creepy baby counter now. ryan thinks that they really do look like that. and now we're using to determine when we think they'll come home. and...how bout i just send you our hospital bill? could we call it even then? j/k
Thanks so much for your prayers everybody! Things are well.
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