3 weeks old!

WOW ! Three weeks old already....I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. I still feel like the days fly by but yet I haven't unpacked very many boxes and I don't really know what I've accomplished during the days. The girls are still doing well. Emily's exciting news is that she is off the CPAP and on something called the high-flow nasal cannula which is supplemental humidified air provided through a tube in her nose. If you've ever been in the hospital or had surgery you may have had something similar but that likely had oxygen in it. This is a positive step up from the CPAP but Emily's not technically ready to be off the assisted air like her sister is. She's been having some reflux issues which are common in preemies and the extra air from the CPAP was making it worse. The Dr thought that by switching to the nasal cannula it would allow Emily to digest her food a little better. She's been on it almost 24 hours and doing great. It's wonderful to see her head and entire face. Hopefully this works for her. Now that we can actually see her we don't want her to go back on the CPAP.

Emily and Ellery have both exceeded their birth weights and our main goal is to just get them to gain weight. Emily is now 2lbs .01 oz and Ellery is tipping the scales at 2lbs 6.6 oz. Emily's new oxygen set up should also allow her to gain weight a little faster. For the next few weeks our goals are to have them gain weight and remain stable.

Today I had my first baby shower. It was so much fun. I can't believe how generous everyone has been. I can't wait for the girls to come home and see the amazing things and adorbale outfits they have waiting for them. Emily and Ellery are going to be quite stylish. Thanks to you all for being so generous and thoughtful!

Almost all of Emily's prior photos have her covered in medical gear so it's her turn to be the star now that she's almost tube free!

Ellery in her isolette