Both of the kiddos are still on the CPAP machine and doing fairly well (Avigail has been on CPAP for 7 days and Deacon for 6 days).
Avigail did have a minor set back because her stomach was filling up with air (this is common when they are on CPAP). This started a couple of days ago, but early this morning it was measuring around 27.5 cm (compared to Deacon's 22cm). The doctor decided to stop my milk and lower her parenteral nutrition fluid (mixture of nutrients - sugar, protein, vitamins, minerals and salts dissolved in water). They also lowered the pressure on the CPAP machine. The doctors usually do their rounds around 8 a.m. They will decide if further treatment is needed for her.
Deacon is up to 6.5ml milk/hour and is now getting some iron supplements in the milk. Hopefully this will help him gain weight quicker. He is now on a schedule where his milk quantity will only go up as his weight does.
