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Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Preemie Dance: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back

Around the NICU there's a dance called the Preemie Dance: 2 steps forward, 1 step back.  The weeks are filled with highs and lows, but we're starting to adjust to this new "normal."

2 Steps Forward

1.  Anthony got his PICC line out yesterday!  He's tolerating enough milk now that he doesn't need IV fluids anymore!  Way to go buddy!  Here he is right after he got it out (a little teary eyed-ripping off all that tape hurts, doesn't it?).


2.  Aryanna got off the CPAP yesterday and is now on Vapotherm (a lesser level of breathing support).  The Vapotherm is less bulky than the CPAP and with that came a smaller feeding tube in her nose instead of her mouth so now we can see more of that cute face!



1 Step Back

Anthony's brain scan today showed that some of the swelling was back so they did another spinal tap.  They were able to get 5.5 ml and he took it like a trooper, but we hate that our poor baby has to go through so much.  Here's our sweet boy resting after his procedure.


3 comments:

  1. Keep on stepping forward babies! Let's make up a new dance that doesn't need any steps back :)
    Love you all and am praying for you!

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  2. These are such sweet pictures. Praising for the steps forward and praying for continued healing and blessings!

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  3. They are sooooo adorable!! I can't wait until they are home and holdable!! Keep up the good work babies!!

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