Praise God for 2 steps forward! October 5th...

"2 steps forward and 1 step back" Those are the infamous words that every nurse in the NICU tells me, even though I know to expect that when there is a step back I still pray for only steps forward =)

Jace had another head ultrasound 2 days ago and the Dr. came to me yesterday and said he was very happy with the results! There was grade 2 bleeding in the left and right side of his brain, sometimes it goes away and sometimes it can get worse. In the ultrasound the left side the bleeding had completely dissolved! The right side initially had more blood and looks a lot better and is continuing to dissolve! The ventricles looks the same which is good they didnt get any bigger, they said when all the blood dissolves the ventricles will probably shrink then, but that it looks really mild and they didnt seem to be concerned, there going to do another ultrasound in a couple of weeks he said before he goes home and we will keep praying that it all goes away!  We have been praying consistently and know so many family and friends that have been too! We know that with God ALL things are possible and he has been SO FAITHFUL and are so thankful for His grace and mercy always!!!! So today Jace gained 10 grams so he is still 3lbs 13 oz. He was on 4.0 liters of oxygen at about 30-40% The diuretics can take a couple of days to kick in so were hoping that helps with his oxygen soon! Hes still on 36ml of milk 24 calories of fortifier.


Liam is doing really well, he gained 161 grams today!  They weighed him 4 times to be sure...So he is now 4lbs 6oz! =) He is still on room air and we tried breast feeding today and he did good for his first time. Hes still drinking 38ml of food with the 24 calories of fortifier. Because he is keeping his tempature up and is over 4lbs they put him in the open crib tonight with Stella! I feel bad for Jace though who is by himself now =( SO hopefully he can catch up soon and get in there with them!

Stella lost 10grams so she is 4lbs 12oz. She is still on room air and is getting 46ml of milk with the 24 calories of fortifier. She breast fed today for one whole hour for one of her feedings! Shes getting it it just has to be her timing, shes a little stubborn =)