Deacon is still on the ventilator and he will probably stay on it for another day or two. His sodium and potassium are a little off, although changes have been made to help with that. Tami got to help change them this AM. She was afraid to help last night as you have to stand for about 5 minutes in an awkward position and she wasn't sure she could. I think it has made them feel a little better as they can have a little hands on now, so they feel like they are doing something! The babies go through this routine at a set time 6X a day, so Tami and Tyler know the good times to be there now to be a part of their care. Avigail had lost 2 oz. and Deacon 3 oz. which is pretty typical and expected, although he had lost 20% of his birth weight which is a little more than they like to see. Tami's milk is coming in, so she is having to pump every 3 hours around the clock and is able to freeze the milk for the babies. They have started giving them the milk through their umbilical cords. After visiting the twins this AM, they went back home for most of the day. They were to go back up to the hospital to stay again tonight. Other than that, we are so thankful they have not run into major problems at this point in time. That is positive, although we know how quickly things can change. Your prayers are definitely felt.
Dad lifting Avi while they scales zero's out
Avigail's monitors
Dad lifting Deacon while the scale zero's out
Dad tucking Deacon in for the night
