95 Days and growing

My entries keep getting quicker and quicker (and more poorly written!)! We have growing boys and we rejoice. Yesterday Aaron weighed 4 lbs. 2 oz. and James weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. James is a big eater and Aaron is on his way there. Aaron is up to 3 bottle feeds a day. He had some additional laser surgery done this past week on his right eye. His eyes are not responding quite the way the Opthamologist would like. He is still at risk for being completely blind in at least one eye. This week we may need to discuss the option of injecting something into the eye that attaches to the molecule that causes ROP. There are potential risks and we will discuss the option with the Opthamologist if the situation progresses. We still have about 3 months of weekly eye check ups until we are out of the woods. The MRI was postponed, as it is very cold where the MRI is located. Aaron will definitely have imaging done before discharge, but not this week. Basically, he is so small that maintaining body temperature for an hour and a half would cause him to lose weight.

James is a good boy; he eats, poops, and sleeps. Hannah is starting to come around. We are seeing fewer behavioral outbursts and a willingness to embrace her brother. Cory's dad is coming this week for a visit. He really misses Mart, but we are thankful for the lone. Thank you for your prayers. The Lord has grown both of the boys and is sustaining us. Enjoy the pictures!

Turning the corner

Real quick....I need sleep. Today was a hard day, but I am trying to focus on the postitive. We dropped by the NICU after one of James' appointments and one of the baby's had passed away. Being that we can relate a little to what the family is going through as far as NICU life goes, it was a little emotional today (this is the third baby we have seen pass since we have been there). Please pray for Zachary's family. One one hand, I am reminded of how quickly things can still change and on the other I am very thankful to God for sustaining Aaron's life. The grat news is that Aaron weighs 3 lbs. 6 oz. He lost 2 oz. yesterday, but he has finally gained substantially. He is doing well. The nurses are having a difficult time getting him to bottle feed, so hopefully he will master this soon. Other than weight and bottle feeding there is nothing complicated to report. So, PRAISE the Lord! Thank you for your prayers.

Hannah is having a difficult time with James being here. Please pray for my wisdom in handling the situation. My mother and mother-in-law are helping out tremendously. I am thankful for their help.

James is definitely gaining weight. He is still on a great schedule and he is still our 'chill' baby. I will post pictures soon. We are enjoying getting to know him and snuggling with him.

Thank you so much for your prayers. Our little squirt (as my dad calls him) is really making forward progress. Next week Aaron will have an MRI of his head which will indicate where he is neurologically. Please pray that whatever the outcome we will feel that we are in God's hands and that He can get us through anything. I have been a little worn down, but find myself turning a corner. Thanks for stopping by.