Santa Claus is Comin' To Town

Last week, I felt like we were at a bit of a standstill. Not that you guys haven't been doing fabulous, just that the doctors haven't been making any changes because we have been really focused on you growing and getting stronger. As of last Thursday though, things have seemed to start taking off again and you have both been making big changes. This weekend and today was no exception!

Wiley, Daddy fed you for the first time on Sunday. You did amazing too and took 35 full cc's. Ryan, you were a little sleepy and we thought you wouldn't be able to feed, so, I got to give you a bath! At first, you didn't seem to like it, but quickly seemed to really enjoy it. Bath-time woke you up and you got your first try at a bottle too. You did a good job of learning how to coordinate your suck, swallow, breathe skills and took 10 cc's on your first try. 

Today, I arrived excited to see you guys and wasn't disappointed! We had such an incredible day...maybe one of the best! As soon as we arrived, I got to give you guys your bottles. Feedings have been increased again...now up to 40 cc's (woohoo! that's comparable to a typical newborn!). You both took the entire bottle!! I was just blown away at how well you did: no spitting up or choking. You both ate like ole pros! 

After finishing your bottle, Wiley you got to meet Aunt Aubrey, while I fed you, Ryan. After finishing your bottle, Ryan, you met her too! Not only did she hold you each alone, she also snuggled and loved on you both at the same time. Zsu Zsu also got time to love on her grand babies. It was such a wonderful afternoon!

Before leaving, I decided to put you guys into some cozy sleepers. So, into your adorable "My First Christmas," jammies you went. This turned into a great photo-opp! You two created quite the scene as all the nurses had to come take a peek to ooh and ahh over you. And as if things couldn't get any cuter, just five minutes later, Santa arrived! It was perfect! You got your first picture taken with Santa in your adorable Santa outfits.

And the day just kept getting better! Your daddy called me on his way home from the hospital to let me know the lids on your isolates had both been lifted. You have held your temps up all weekend and have now graduated to "cribs" (at this point still in the isolate, but without the top, so it's considered a crib). And lastly, we are now starting normal feedings at least twice, maybe even three times, a day! Such a great start to our fourth week, Little Guys. I just love watching all of these changes. We pray God continues to bless you guys and keep you safe. We know some day very soon, we will all be one happy family snuggled together at home!