Tuesday, March 16, 2010

My boys are getting big...

Owen has hit 6 pounds and Nathan is not far behind at 4 lbs 5 oz. They are both growing really well. They tried Owen off his oxygen yesterday but he only lasted about 5 minutes. The plan is for us to go home on oxygen. They will try him again before we leave, but we do need a plan of action since he will probably leave with it. We are speaking with Dr. Lazano on Friday to go over this plan. He will be the boys pulmonologist once we leave. He has been seeing them while they are at Brookwood too so he is very aware of their situation. Nathan is doing well on his regular breathing and has been for a long time. They are considering sending him home on oxygen if he does not start growing a little faster. He has to devote a lot of his calories to breathing, so they may help with the breathing to have his calories go towards growing. If a baby goes home on oxygen they stay on oxygn for a long time. They want them good and fat before they even try to get them off of it. We are proud of Owen's 6 pounds, but that is not good and fat for a regular 4 month baby. We are excited about going home on oxygen...because we want to go home.

Nathan saw his orthopedic surgeon again yesterday and will see him regularly. He is also getting both boys into an OT/PT practice with him at St. Vincents for regular visits. Nathan's "old hand" fell off while he was getting his bath yesterday. The remainder (wrist and palm) look really good. He took an x-ray to see what bones are left in their. He thinks he may be able to regenerate some of his joints and fingers. We have seen God do great restoration in Nathan before, so we will see what He does this time.

Logan has a big day ahead of him...he just does not know it yet. Preston's Mom, CiCi, is taking him to the Mc Wane center to meet Dora and have dinner with Diego. He will be very excited.

Preston and I are going to do some shopping for the boys in between hospital visits today. I am excited to get them going home outfits, a new crib mattress and car seats. It will be fun picking them out and it means we are one more step closer to going home!!

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