Weight Gain!

Premature babies typically lose weight in their first few days to a week after birth and then work their way back up to their birth weight by within about two weeks.  Today we got the first sign that they both may have turned the corner to start gaining weight, which is great news!  Here are their current weight and length charts (Max’s is 1st):

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Hopefully they will continue to gain from here on out.  They’ve each been bumped up to 3 cc of milk per feeding, and as long as they keep tolerating it, they should continue to get increased doses.

Michaela finished her phototherapy this morning, so her face is finally uncovered and she looks a little more comfortable.  She was modest for this shot, though, and decided she would cover her own face…

Michaela's not ready for her close-up yet.

Michaela’s not ready for her close-up yet.

Max and his sister received their very 1st piece of mail last night from Great Grandma and Grandpa Cain.  They weren’t around to open the letter themselves, so we were sure to relay the message!

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6 thoughts on “Weight Gain!

  1. This is great news! I’m so excited to see them this week that I can’t sleep! (Michael, it’s a bit like you awaiting Santa Claus ;)) Love you all!

  2. I’m so happy to read that Max and Michaela are doing well – I’ve been thinking about your family all week. Best wishes for continuing progress and great news!!

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