Good Day

Both babies gained weight tonight. McKenna is up to 2 lb 14 oz and Keaton is up to 3 lb 15 oz. We were so excited about this, and both babies seem to be doing okay on the breast milk so far. Not having a lot of spit up or residual, so that's great.

Keaton drank full bottle two times today and is up to 35 ml per feeding now. That's so impressive. McKenna is still at 25 ml per feeding and only gets feedings through the tube in her nose. She is still too small to do a bottle. However the nurse commented that she has been waking up before feedings and sucking really hard on her pacifier, so she is going to let doctor know and see if they want to increase her feedings.

Keaton has a new rash on his face. There are red spots with little white dots in the middle. We are worried this could be from MRSA, but nurse thinks it is just new born rash or from scratching his face. She will keep an eye on it and if it doesn't improve by the next feeding she will have doctor look at it.

Kyle noticed tonight that Keaton's left naustril looks like it is closing on the inside. We asked the nurse about it and she said she didn't think it looked like anything to be concerned about but we could talk to doctor if need be. So, we will hopefully get some time with doc tomorrow to ask about it.

Keaton's blood count, along with McKenna's, is low and they will both need blood transfusions soon most likely. He is rather pale but is still very reactive to interaction and not having apnea spells or anything, so hopefully we can avoid it for a few more weeks.

McKenna had another brain scan yesterday and it appears the "bruise" has gone away. Thank you, Lord! Her heart rate is still high when she is awake or moving around. Doc still thinks this will improve once the meds have completely left her system. Also, they let me hold her again today. Was so excited. I haven't been able to hold her for a few days, so was all smiles when nurse said she thought McKenna would be okay with it.

Kyle read "The Little Mermaid" to McKenna tonight and she seemed to enjoy the interaction. It was cute.

Please pray for the babies' blood counts to improve, for McKenna's heart rate to stabilize and be normal, for both babies to gain weight, for Keaton's MRSA infection, rash and naustril opening, and for overall health and protection from viruses. We really appreciate the prayers. Keep them flowing!