We had three different visits to the girls, and the first one started off well. 
I went to see Lia, and saw her on her stomach for the first time. It looked as though she was ready for a massage! She was still on CPAP, but her oxygen numbers looked great, and I could see that she was doing all the breathing on her own. Meanwhile, Maddie was in her isolette looking very strong. She was on a nasal cannula and we were told she only had one apnea episode the previous evening. Her billirubin numbers had gone up overnight, and she was back under the phototherapy light.
I went to see Lia, and saw her on her stomach for the first time. It looked as though she was ready for a massage! She was still on CPAP, but her oxygen numbers looked great, and I could see that she was doing all the breathing on her own. Meanwhile, Maddie was in her isolette looking very strong. She was on a nasal cannula and we were told she only had one apnea episode the previous evening. Her billirubin numbers had gone up overnight, and she was back under the phototherapy light. We left for a quick stop at Babies R Us, and its amazing how that store changes when you are shopping for your own kid!! This then lead to me having to do my first load of baby laundry with something that they call "Dreft".
We returned to meet with Grandpa and Grandma Rosie. Both girls were still performing well. However, Melia was placed on her back and threw a fit! Normally, with an episode like this, she would desaturate. But I noticed that her oxygen numbers weren't falling. I tried to sooth her, and let her know she could go on her belly later, but she wasn't hearing it! But still, no decline in the oxygen number. After a good 3 minutes of flipping out, Dr. Kamtorn came over, and noticed that she was holding steady. She told us, she thinks Lia would be able to handle the cannula, and even be put her in her own isolette! This was good news, and we looked forward to coming back that evening.
We returned
for our final visit with Uncle Joe and Aunt Riss. I rushed over to see if Lia was in an isolette, and saw that she was! She was also on a nasal cannula, and needed no light. So she was finally free from all the wraps around her face. She looked great. Then the nurse handling the baby next to Lia says hello, and that she is Madison's nurse. The girls are now next to each other! The whole family is together!Madison's nurse was very thorough, and very interactive. All the nurses have been great, and will give us inf
ormation at any time. Some just seem to believe in a more hands off approach. But Maddie's nurse tonite let us see so much, and let us do somethings too. Amanda got to change her first diaper and take her first temperature. We also heard Maddie cry for the first time. (And I thought she was going to be the quiet one) But during her assessment, she let us know she wasn't happy. It was great to see a full assessment, and all the things they check for. Lungs are checked. The abdomen for distention is checked. Just a complete scan of our little girls.
ormation at any time. Some just seem to believe in a more hands off approach. But Maddie's nurse tonite let us see so much, and let us do somethings too. Amanda got to change her first diaper and take her first temperature. We also heard Maddie cry for the first time. (And I thought she was going to be the quiet one) But during her assessment, she let us know she wasn't happy. It was great to see a full assessment, and all the things they check for. Lungs are checked. The abdomen for distention is checked. Just a complete scan of our little girls. So it was a great day. Both girls gained weight (Madison is up to 2 lbs. 2 oz, up an once, and Melia is up to 2 lbs. 15 oz, up another 2 ounces). Both are breathing well, and handling their food intake. It was such a good day, that I wont even think about a little fly ball being dropped in short right field. 
