The Crosby Twins: July 25th Update

Ahhh........ I'm so sorry everyone that we haven't posted in awhile. Things got a little off track at the hospital and there wasn't much to take pictures of, so I didn't take the time to update the blog with what's been going on.

Here's the scoop--Alexander's feeding tube was pulled a week ago. That's a good thing! He was close to coming home. 18 hours later, he started vomiting and acting visibly distressed, so his nurse called the doctor and did an X-ray. His intestines were dilated, meaning the lumen (the space in the intestines) was enlarged. Not good--they withheld feedings from him and gave him an IV for fluids for 3 days. He wailed when his nurse gave him an IV and I teared up a little. They started a 10 regiment of anti-biotics, today being day 5. Argh.

So, early this week, his X ray looked better and they put him back on food. Just when you think he was going ok, he didn't poop in 24 hours and his belly started to get big again. Another X-ray. This time, they decided he must be not handling the fortifier they are adding to my breast milk and he really just needs to go to the bathroom. So, they stopped the fortifier and gave him a glycerin chip--a couple of hours later, an "epic poop" came out. The nurse said it filled the diaper and went up his back (yes, I know, gross!)

So, here we are, 1/2 way done with antibiotics. Alexander has also had an issue keeping warm since he's been sick, so he's back on a radiant warming bed too. But, all that said, he is now over 6 pounds!

6 pounds!! Remember, he was just over 3 pounds when he was born! He's SO BIG! :-)

Alexander in his little nest.....

You can see his little paw has an IV.. poor dude.

On his back--he doesn't open his eyes as much as Elliott.

Catching flies....

Chad getting ready to feed Alexander a bottle.

Burping....

More burping. Isn't he so blonde??

Now, Elliott on the other hand has made big strides this week. His tube got pulled last night! I am nervous posting this because when we go to the hospital today, I am certain I'll hear more bad news about why it had to go back in, but my fingers are crossed that he will be coming home next week. He is still having Brady's, so we have to go 5 days Brady free. It has only been one day, so we will see if he can make 4 more.

Chad's step mom Gaye is here in town visiting and she got the opportunity to see the little men. I took some great shots of her holding Elliott. I also added a couple of photos from the previous days of Chad holding Elliott and feeding him a bottle.