Day 45

Matthew got his first full bath in a tub today. He was such a good boy. No fussing.
Reece tried bottle feeding for the first time and did quite well. Papa came for a visit and got to hold and feed Reece. At night, Dug got to hold and feed Reece too.

Day 44

Matthew had a rough day; lots of dsats and bradys. He obviously does not do well with change. They put him back on low flow air just to keep his airway open.
Reece had his first full bath in a tub today. He was failry fussy the entire time but he was also really hungry by then. After his bath he breast fed for the second time today and lached on very well.

Day 43

Yay!! The boys have finally been moved to Credit Valley. They both had some dips during the transfer but that is to be expected. They came together in the ambulance in the same isollete and then when they arrived they were put into seperate isolettes but Reece kept on looking for Matthew. It was soooo cute. Soon they will be put together in the same cot. I look forward to seeing what happens then.

Reece is now 2130 grams (4lbs 11oz), he is 43cm long and his head circumference in 32cm.
Matthew is now 2040 grams (4lbs 8oz), he is also 43cm long and has a head circumference of 31cm.

Day 42

Arrrrggg!!! Yesterday we were told that two beds were available at the Brampton hospital and that the boys would be transfered the next day but then today we were told that those beds got filled overnight so once again the boys are still at WCH. But at least they are at their level 2 facility and doing great.
In the afternoon I got to put Matthew to my breast and he took to it right away. Then at night I put Reece to the breast for the 2nd time and he did amazing. I'm so proud of my boys.
Reece is now 2050 grams (4lbs 8oz) and Matthew is now 1943 grams (4lbs 5oz).

Day 41

The boys were moved upstairs to the level 2 facility at WCH until beds become available closer to home. They are both doing great and have now switched to a 3 hour feeding schedule so Reece is getting 40 ccs every 3 hours and Matthew is getting 37 ccs every 3 hours.
I held Reece today and put him to my breast and he did very well. He actually started sucking!!!! I can't wait to try again tomorrow and see how Matthew does.
Reece is now 1979 grams (4lbs 6oz) and Matthew is now 1864 grams (4lbs 2oz). They are getting chunky!!

Day 40

The boys are doing well but still at WCH. We are just waiting for beds to become available at Credit Valley or another level 2 facility closer to home.
Below is a link to a totally cute video of Matthew... awake, alert and totally adorable!!!
http://rt-sys.com/TheHogarthBoys/Matthew/MOV04527.MPG

Day 38

Oh my goodness!!! I received some amazing news today; the boys are ready to be transfered and will be going to Credit Valley as soon as two beds become available. I'm so excited!!!!
Both boys are now off cpap and having very few spells. They are also both just over 4 pounds!!!!