Can you guess what is missing?

If you guessed Evan has no oxygen tube - you would be right!!!

Yesterday evening the doctor decided to give Evan a chance to lose the oxygen. He had been on the lowest possible level for a few days and was not having any issues - so lets give it a try. I could have added this to last nights post - but I did not want to put too much pressure on the boy. We came in today and he was just as steady as ever. He had a great night and must be enjoying not having the tape on his face and tube in his nose. He has been surprisingly very consistent - preemie baby boys are usually lazy and develop slower - but he is bound and determined to lead the ladies out of the NICU.

Now for the ladies report:

As previously stated, they share a suite. It is a good thing because they keep the nurse very busy. They have not been as consistent. They go down on oxygen - then they go back up - they go down - then go back up. They are experiencing a more normal preemie path. They are gaining weight - Ellie 2lb 5oz and Charlotte 2lb 8.5oz - which means they have been eating good. Charlotte has developed a little reflux but nothing to be alarmed about. Ellie must have know about Evan getting off his tube because when I got the the NICU this morning she was clutching hers and pulling away from her face.

Here are some pictures from the last couple days.

Ellie Sleeping with Paci

Charlotte Sleeping with Paci