Finn

Finn is coming off the steroids. He is doing really well breathing wise, which is what we expected. We will be able to tell how well it ultimately worked within a couple of days after the steroids are completely finished. Right now, he is also much more active and flails his arms about when he’s having his diaper changed. He wiggles and bends and acts like he wants to acrobat himself away. This is that “roid rage” and I think it’s adorable. I don’t think he’s uncomfortable, just maybe discontent. I don’t like that, but it’s heartening to see him move so much! His movement clearly requires strength and energy and he has both!

Lydia

Lydia received her indomethacin treatment and her PDA is COMPLETELY CLOSED! Her heart murmur is much quieter and her heart should be much more efficient now. Now that her heart doesn’t have to work so hard, she should have some energy freed up to put towards growth. The doctors are also feeding her even more aggressively in the hopes that she can climb up that growth curve.

Aubrey

As strange as it may sound, after his bowel perforation, the biggest concern I have had is that he wouldn’t be able to poop. So I’ve been praying for poop. Yesterday, little Aubrey finally pooped! A baby’s first poop, meconium, is unique in that it is black and sticky, consisting of what the baby swallowed while in utero. Because it’s been so long since Aubrey’s bowels were working properly, his poop still contains a substantial amount of meconium. But at least he’s pooping. It’s great news and as little as I like to discuss bathroom habits, it’s a great milestone and I’m so happy we’ve reached it!