Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Emerson Status!

Well yesterday we didnt get the news we were looking for with Emerson.  Emerson was supposed to have his circumcision yesterday.  Since it was the 4th of July he did not.  Emerson was supposed to also get his vaccinations and he didn't get those either.  Emerson will probably not come home tomorrow but will maybe be  Thursday.  Today all of the boys got their vaccinations and will get their circumcisions tomorrow.  Since they got their vaccinations today the doctors want to monitor the boys for 48 hours. 

We got the news today that Brayson's caffeine levels were below five.  Actually his level was 2.6.  Since his levels were this good he now has to go one week without a heart rate drop then he will be ready to go home.  Cooper's caffeine levels were 6.5 which is above the 5 mark that he needs to have before they start his countdown for him to go home. 

All the boys are really doing good.  They are eight weeks old today.  They all have been off their air cannulas and feeding tubes for well over a week.  They all are weighing over 6lbs as well.  Emerson is now at 6lbs 5oz, Brayson is 6lbs 14oz, and Cooper is 6lbs 1oz.  Emerson has gained 3lbs 4oz since birth, Brayson has gained 3lbs and Cooper has gained 2lbs 14oz.  On Sunday they moved their feedings to as much as they want.  So basically feed them until they are satisfied.  Brayson ate 80ccs last night which is almost 3 ounces.  Emerson ate 75 ccs tonight while Cooper ate 60ccs which is 2 ounces exactly. 

I think the expected going home date for Brayson and Cooper will probably be the middle of next week.  So that will be around the 13th of July.  I think Brayson will definetly be going home by then and Cooper will hopefully be just a couple of days later.

Check out these pictures.

Emerson

Cooper

Emerson


Brayson

Please continue to pray for our boys to get stronger and be able to come home to Ocean Springs.

Thanks
Jill and Amon

1 comment:

  1. I am so excited to see the progress. I have been out of town since June 22 so I have missed out for the past few updates. I am continuing to pray for all of you and hope the homecoming is soon as expected.

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