John and Andrew continue to grow, grow grow! As of 2/14/12, John weighed 4 pounds 14 ounces, so he should be reaching 5 pounds soon. Andrew is 6 pounds 1 ounce and has already outgrown all preemie clothes. We're starting to notice their cheeks look fuller and their arms and legs are not nearly as skinny! I wasn't sure how quickly a full term baby puts on weight, so I asked the nurse last night. Our boys are putting on 1-2 ounces per day which really is "turbo-weight gain". They're still on the higher calorie formula, but they'll be switched back to regular 22-calorie formula shortly so they don't put on too much. They've both moved up to newborn sized diapers too, so it looks like we've got some diapers to exchange.
They're still chugging along (literally) on taking their bottles. Both have been cleared by the doctors to take as many feedings by bottle as they can, but it's still usually only around three or four per day. They still tire out easily, so they get most of the feedings by feeding tube. I can't wait for the day that those are gone and I can pinch their chubby little cheeks! They are doing exceptionally well though and Ryan & I are started to get the hang of it. Bottle feeding them is harder than I ever imagined because I'm always afraid I'll choke them! With every bottle we give, it gets easier for us and for them.
It seems like both boys like to pull their feeding tubes out in the middle of the night. John did it the other day right before I arrived, so I did get to see him for a few precious minutes without it! His poor cheek was red and irritated from the tape, but I did get to take a couple quick pictures...
Still no word on when they'll be coming home, but they're on the right track. The trips back and forth get a little crazy, but we're glad we've been able to be with them every day so far!
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Love the video and happy eating noises Andrew made! Sammy used to make similar noises when he was eating. Those babies like their milk!
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