Today was a peaceful day in the NICU. No major news to report (good or bad). Kinley had a terrific day in terms of her breathing. I was able to hold her for about an hour and she did great! Often times the babies can become agitated when removed from their beds, which sometimes puts too much strain on their breathing and they have to be put back. But today Kinley was in great shape! She snuggled right in...it was wonderful!
The nurses joke that the girls take turns having their good days and bad days (although thankfully the bad days haven't been that bad). While Kinley had a great day, Devyn had a slightly harder time. She was having to work a little harder than normal to breathe at times today, so she stayed snug in her bed without distractions (except for diaper changes and her daily tests).
Kinley sleeping peacefully. We keep blankets over the incubators to block out the lights.
Devyn sleeping with her arm over her head... as usual!
The girls continue to take medications for their hearts. They will have another echocardiogram tomorrow or Thursday to check for improvements. The doctors had planned on increasing their feeding amounts to 3 cc's, but have decided to wait until after the heart medications gave been given so that their stomachs do not react badly. The girls should also get their second head ultrasound in the next day or two to check for any changes in Kinley's bleeds, and to make sure that Devyn's is still clear.
This morning, before going to the hospital, I continued working in the girls' bedroom. I must admit, it's quite a disaster! I had just gotten back from a baby shower in Albuquerque when I went into labor, so there is a lot of washing and organizing to do!
The girls' closet is already completely full, and so is their 5-drawer dresser!
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