Another week in the NICU

The girls seem to be making progress in learning how to suck, breathe, swallow while eating. Both Keller and Quinn did well enough with the Habermann bottles that they were able to go back to a normal slow flow nipple. Hollister is still using the Habermann with some success depending on the feeding. All 3 girls haven't been very consistent eaters, they obviously still have their feeding tubes so they aren't going hungry. There are a lot of differing opinions from the nurses and doctors as to where they should be. It is confusing and frustrating at times. As parents it is hard to listen to all of it and have faith that it will all work out. The girls are constantly surprising us tho, Keller took her whole feed by bottle at 230pm and Quinn has been known to do the same. Hollister will also take some of her feed from time to time. This shows us that they know how to do it and just need time to "get it."


Sleepy Holli-mouse

Katie's mastitus is a lot better. The antibiotics have kicked in and aside from needing some extra rest she feels great. We are both getting tired of making the 1 hour drive to the NICU and are ready to have the girls home. We continue to try and have a good attitude and support each other.

Quinn not interested in eating.

Daddy's girl Holli-mouse. They do know they are loved so much. In fact, Quinn has figured out how to get held and snuggled every time someone is near. She grunts, squeals, and squirms until someone picks her up...it works everytime, it's funny to watch.

Keller, wide awake after eating her whole bottle. :)

Hollister and Quinn are now cribmates. We thought it was high time Hollister have someone staying with her and, since all three can't be together, the nurses moved Quinn for us.