2 weeks old!

Today the twins are 2 weeks old!

Braden has lost his umbilical cord but Addyson still has hers. Both kids had giant poops yesterday! Addyson's tummy had seemed big and last night while I was changing her diaper she continued to poop and every time she seemed done I would grab a new diaper and she would proceed to fill that one also. I think we went through 5 diapers before we finally got her changed for good. So I got lots of good practice for changing tiny diapers!

The kids continue to eat more and more every day! Addyson gained close to an ounce again -

Braden didn't gain any but they're not concerned.

They are old enough that they don't need the covers that completely cover the isolette. Instead they have small covers that only cover the top part so it's easier to see them.

Addyson was feeling much better after her huge pooping episode and was wide awake and playful! We continue to do about 1 1/2 hours of skin-to-skin each evening. We switch who holds each kid every night so one night I'll hold Addyson and the next night Braden. It is so great to have two babies so we each have one to hold and we don't have to share!

We got a tour of special care which is the next step after NICU. The main requirement that they haven't met yet to be able to move is that Addyson is not big enough and they'll try to keep Braden and Addyson together as much as they can so unless space becomes an issue or one has a huge setback and the other is progressing really fast they'll move at the same time. Addyson would need to weigh at least 1250 grams and currently she is just over 1000. If she continues at the rate she's gaining the last few days, they might move in a couple of weeks. In special care they would be in their own room - it looks more like a traditional hospital room instead of the way NICU is with everyone just lined up in one huge room. It was nice to see where they're headed next but we realize that it will be best for them to stay in NICU until they are for sure ready to move because it would be worse for them to move too early and then end up back downstairs in NICU.

We also met the babies' doctor on the elevator while we were looking at special care and he came and talked to us for a little bit. We hadn't talked to him since being in the OR during my C-section when he gave us the first update that the babies were stabilized in NICU. That has been a good thing - if you see the doctor that usually means something isn't going well with your baby because otherwise they aren't seen too much in NICU. It was good to talk with him and he said the babies are doing great and that the only concern he has is that they stay free from infection and sicknesses so please continue to pray that they will be able to stay well.

Ryan has been able to work more the last few days. There is starting to be plenty to do on the farm and he is trying to balance working and seeing the kids. Please pray that we will do well with adjusting to a new routine and splitting up our time.