Another Step Forward

Today is yet another special day. I (mom) came in this morning to find out that we will be trying to bottle feed the babies today. Like Jason said, this is just another hurdle they will have to overcome before they are able to come home. I know we are all anxious to get them home and a lot of people want to know when but we don't know the time when they will be discharged. Each baby is different and we don't want to push them too hard. We will let you know as soon as we know that they are going home. That will be some exciting news that we will not be able to keep in. Each day is different and things can change in just a matter of minutes or even seconds. That is one thing we have learned here in the NICU. We just want to be patient with each one of them and we don't want to think that each one will accomplish certain goals at the same time. They are triplets but they all have their own time tables. Thanks for all of your enthusiasm in this regard.

Collin is continuing to do well with his feeds. The docs believe he has a reflux issue which is not uncommon with preemies or even term babies. He will probably eventually grow out of this. He has been taking his feedings very well. I am so proud of him. Several people have mentioned that he is a fighter and he is. I tell him and the girls how proud I am of them every day.

We have enjoyed spending time with the kiddos in their cribs. It is so much easier to see them and talk with them. We no longer have to peer through little holes in an isolette to see them. They are all too sweet. They are always giving us tons of smiles which helps us to know that they are feeling good. That makes the days so much more special and gives us the strength to get through each day in the NICU.

Thank you all for your continued prayer for Jason & I and also for Anniston, Bailey & Collin. We feel your prayers and we see the evidence of God in this place. Thank you so much. We will continue to keep you posted on their progress.

JKABC