One small step

Glenn and I go to the hospital twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. During the day last week was him as I was at home recovering, starting this week it's me. I drove for the first time since November 1 when all of this began!

Last night since Riley was on CPAP, Gavin got all the cuddling, for over an hour. Glenn changed Gavin's diaper and I believe will be a pro in no time. I got to change Riley's diaper......I got the luck of the draw, Glenn's diaper change was yellow....mine was not :) I have changed my share of diapers in the past, but you know, when it's your own and they seem so fragile, plus you only have the use of your forearms, it's not easy. I feel like a rookie!

I got a surprise while at the hospital today, Riley was taken back off the (CPAP) (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) this morning, 24 hours after he went on. Last night he looked ALOT better than he did in the morning and today looks even better. Now while I am happy to see this, I think maybe it is a little too soon. So if he goes back on I won't be shocked.

Today while I was visiting the doctor came in and checked both of the boys. Both boys are receiving an IV for nutrients as well as formula. Each 8 to 12 hours their formula intake is increased 1 cc and the nutrients through the IV are decreased. Gavin is now at 17cc's and needs to be at 21cc's to come off the IV. The nurse told me today that without any hiccups, he will be off the IV by tomorrow!!! Riley even with the CPAP has increased to 15cc's, he needs to be at 22cc's. Riley will only come off the IV if the antibiotics are done.


Riley from Friday


Gavin from Friday

It could be two steps forward, but I don't want to get too excited...