Shannon Twins - January 25, 2006

Erin and I had a nice visit with the girls last night. We bottle fed both but neither were "peppy" enough for a good feed. We just enjoyed them sleeping while we held them. Kathryn is about an ounce away from 4 lbs and Margaret is pushing past 4 and a half pounds! I was able to coerce the NICU nurse into giving me a general idea about when we can expect one or both home. She asked that I not hold it to her but said within two weeks, Margaret should be ready to come home! I asked how far she thought Kathryn was behind and she said - very little - so maybe Kathryn will be right behind Margaret!

Erin visited and bottle fed both today and they both did very well. Kathryn is having a few "spells" but very few and that is good. Both girls have to have 5 "spell-free" days before they can be allowed to come home. Erin and I are taking a infanct CPR class next Tuesday because we get so stressed when those monitors go off and we can't determine if the babies are distressing or not!

We have taken some more pictures and Erin will load them up and I will attach them to this blog. Thank you everyone for your love, kindness and support. We can't wait to have them home!

Dave and Erin