Twin Update

From the Twin-Mommy

Alexander smiles in his sleep as he snuggles with Dominic. (Click for Hi-Res.)

Dominic and Alexander are both doing well. We’ve been up to see them every day and working on getting them nursing well. Yesterday we took the infant CPR class offered by the hospital, and this morning we have an appointment with a physical therapist who (I believe) will be recommending exercises to do with the boys after we head for home. We will also be giving the boys a bath this afternoon – a first for us (though not the boys first bath).

I spoke with one of the NICU doctors yesterday afternoon, and it now sounds like Alexander might be coming home a few days after Dominic. Dominic might still come home today or tomorrow. We’ll need to get the car seats in the car and ready as we may not know much in advance. Yes, this makes life a little unpredictable and crazy. Still, both boys are doing very well. They continue to gain weight. Last night Dominic weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and Alexander 7 pounds!

Milk Update: I’m finally being able to pump between 2 ounces (60 mL) and 4 ounces (120 mL) at each pumping, so milk production has been improving a great deal. It still has a ways to go to be able to support both babies without supplementation, but we’re getting there.