Doing great, he's still on antibiotics for a few more days but doing well. We got to old him on Wednesday for a little bit. We've got great pics to update this weekend with nothing on his face! Last weigh in was 2 lbs 6 oz.
Juliana Abigail
Feedings: 4.2 cc's
She's doing well... Slowly but surely catching up in weight to her siblings- at last weigh in she was 1 lb 10 oz! She's been up on her oxygen a little bit the last few days but she's doing well.
Alivia Calisol
Feedings: 6.6 cc's
She's doing really well. Her head was scanned again yesterday and her brain hemorrhage is steady. She's doing well as far as her breathing and such.
Gabriel Luca
Feedings: 9.3 cc's- Big Boy!
Doing great! He finishes his antibiotics today and is doing very well. His last weight check was 2 lbs 5 oz! they are all eating well and growing steadily.
22 days Old - 1/2/08
Adyn Gabriel
Doing well. Had a good night- his weight has increased to 2 lbs 5.4 oz! He's becoming a little monster! He's now on 7.5 cc's of milk and he's still on antibiotics.
Juliana Abigail
Moving Up. She's increased on her feedings now to 3.5 cc's of milk and gets weighed today so check back tomorrow.
Alivia Calisol
Hanging steady. She's also increased on her feedings and her new weight is 2 lbs 5 oz. Her brother has passed her now! She's doing well.
Gabriel Luca
Growing fast. He gets weighed today also. He's increased feedings to 7.5 cc's! He's slowly catching up to his "big" brother and "big" sister. He's also still on antibitoics but hanging in there.
21 Days Old - 1/1/08 Three Weeks OLD!!
Adyn Gabriel
Weight: 2 lbs 3.8 oz
Feedings: 6.5 cc's
Is currently on antibiotics for an infection but doing well.
Juliana Abigail
Weight: 1 lb 9 oz
Feedings: 2.7 cc's
Still on Bubble C-pap and doing well.
Alivia Calisol
Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz
Feedings: 4.2 cc's
Doing great! Hopefully they'll start room air trials soon.
Gabriel Luca
Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
Feedings: 6.5 cc's
Also on antibiotics for an infection. But otherwise doing well.
19 Days Old - 12/30/07
Adyn Gabriel
Adyn is doing really well. He's up to 4 cc's of milk and he weighs just over 2 lbs now! He's a lot fuller then he was before, you can't see his ribs like before.
"I can't wait for Mommy and Daddy to hold me again!"
Juliana Abigail
She's doing wonderfully! She's about 1 lb 8 oz. now and still growing. She's up on her feedings and we got to hold her last night for the first time. She did great.
"Mommy and Daddy snuggled me while I sucked on my pacifier."
Alivia Calisol
Our trooper keeps amazing us! She was held for the first time 3 days ago! She was out and cuddled for about 1 hour- longer then any others. She's up on her feedings as well. As for her hemorrhage- it surprised the doctors but it's starting to clear it self up already! Thank you to 'everyone who has kept her in your prayers.
"I'm hanging in there and waiting to be cuddled again.
Gabriel Luca
We've been so proud of him. He's gaining weight- almost as big as his brother! He's up to about 4 cc's of milk as well.
"I'm not going to lag behind- hold me as well please."
15 Days Old - 12/26/07
Adyn Gabriel
He's doing great! He's gained some more weight- Almost at 2 lbs! They've increased his feedings and he's loving it! He's still on the Bubble C-Pap and off of humidity in the Isolette.
"Mommy and Daddy held me and I loved it! Hope to be held again soon. The swaddling and cuddling up was nice."
Juliana Abigail
She's doing well. She's still on the same amount of feedings and Bubble C-Pap. She's still as fiesty as ever and moving along. She is also off of humidity in her Isolette.
"Hoping to be held by Mommy and Daddy soon."
Alivia Calisol
Doing Great! She's been doing wonderfully on her Bubble C-Pap and is breathing room air. Her blood pressure has been stable and she's also on increased feedings. Her next head scan is tomorrow so we'll keep you updated on the status of the brain hemorrhage. She's also gained some weight!
"Hanging in there and hoping to be cuddled soon!
Gabriel Luca
Chilling as usual. Still on Bubble C-Pap and also has increased feedings. He's slowly gaining weight and has been stable and doing well. Off of humidity in the Isolette like his brother and sisters.
"I liked being held alot! How come no one told me about the swaddling before? I can't wait to do it again."
8 Days Old - 12/19/07
Adyn Gabriel
"I've gained weight! It's only a little but I've gained 1/2 an ounce. My feedings have been on and off but I'm working on getting this food thing down. I'm still breathing on my own and am rowdy whenever possible!"
Juliana Abigail
"Hey everyone! I've also been on and off the feedings. I'm the peanut of the group but boy am I fiesty! Don't let me have a dirty diaper to long or bug me to much. I'm still breathing on my own and hanging out."
Alivia Calisol
"I am hopefully going to be on the Bubble C-Pap like my brothers and sister today! As long as all goes well, they'll change me off the ventilator. I've been doing good breathing and am hoping all goes well with the brain bleed. Keep me and my siblings in your prayers!"
Gabriel Luca
"I'm doing great! I'm still breathing on my own as well and taking feedings very well. I am just hanging out and hoping that my brother and sisters keep treking along."
6 Days Old - 12/17/07
Adyn Gabriel
Head Ultrasound - Normal
Doing Well. He's still on the Bubble C-Pap breathing on his own and staying calm. Feedings have been on and off but it's normal at this point.
Juliana Abigail
Head Ultrasound - Normal
Doing Well on her Bubble C-Pap. Breathing on her own as well and started on feedings. She still gets fiesty but stays calm most days!
Alivia Calisol
Head Ultrasound - IVH Level IV
Explanation: An ultrasound of premmie babies' heads is performed to check for internal bleeding at the center part of their brain. If this is present, a 50/50 chance that developmental handicaps, motor and/or neurological will develop. The scale is on a range from I to IV, with IV being the most severe. Please keep Alivia in your prayers as she hopefully recovers from this second challenge of her life.
Otherwise she is doing well. She has improved on her ventilator and is hopefully going to be switched to a bubble c-pap and hopefully be breathing on her own, like her siblings over the next two days.
Gabriel Luca Head Ultrasound - Normal
Doing Well on his Bubble C-Pap and Breathing on his own. He's doing very well with his feedings and seems to be the most relaxed right now. He's gained some weight also - he's now 1 lb. 11 oz.
Birthday - 12/11/07
Adyn Gabriel Ortiz Born at 2: 13 PM
1lb 13 oz
13 1/2"
Doing great! APGAR Scores of 8/9 and breathing on his own with the aid of a CPAP [Assited Oxygen to Open Lungs if needed]. Resting in his new Isolete and relaxing from the stressful day of being born. "So little time, so much to do!"
Juliana Abigail Ortiz Born at 2: 14 [4 seconds]
1 lb 4 oz
11 1/2 "
Also doing great, especially considering her size! APGAR Scores of 9/10 and breathing on her own also with the aid of a CPAP. Resting in Isolete, and being fiesty are her favorite things in the world at this moment! "Don't underestimate me because of my size, I am a fighter."
Alivia Calisol Ortiz Born at 2:14 PM [47 seconds]
2lbs 0 oz
13"
Doing well. Biggest baby in the bunch! APGAR Scores of 4/9 and also breathing on her own with the aid of the CPAP. Resting in the Isolete and working hard on breathing and keeping up! "Keeping my little [size] siblings in line!"
Gabriel Luca Ortiz Born at 2: 16 PM
1lb 9 oz
12 1/4"
Doing Excellent! APGAR Scores of 9/10 and breathing on his own also with the aid of a CPAP. Resting in Isolete, and enjoying his new wide space. "Man was it starting to get cramped in there...sorry Mommy."