Updates...

Well, our precious little ones are doing so great!! Mitchell now weighs 4 lbs. 9 oz. and Parker weighs 3 lbs. 14.2 oz. It seems like their weight has just taken off!! They are now on "full feeds" which means they can eat as much as they want at feeding time instead of having a set amount. They are both breast feeding wonderfully!! They can only do it twice per day because they still get tired and don't need to burn any unnecessary calories. They have to weigh between 1900-2000 grams before they can move to an open air crib and Mitchell is past that. So, we're thinking he will probably move soon, but Parker still has some time!!

So, the following is what they have to do to go home:

Not have spells for at least 5 days in a row
Be on "full feeds"
Maintain their temp. in an open air crib for 48 hours
Pass their car seat test (they have to sit in it hooked up to all the monitors for the amount of time it takes to drive them home without the alarms going off)
Kyle & I have to take an infant CPR class

Dr. Hassell and our nurse talked to us about going home yesterday, which was so exciting!! They said that once we get them home, that we shouldn't take them anywhere except the doctor until the spring because of RSV season!! So, I guess if you want to see them before the spring, you will have to come to us. But, they said don't come with a cold or bring small children.

So, if all goes well we think Mitchell could possibly come home in the next week!! Parker still needs to be a little bigger before he will be ready to come home, unfortunately!! Although, Dr. Hassell said preemies usually struggle in at least one of these areas and the boys have done great so far with everything, so we hope the open air crib won't be their problem area!!

Anyways...they are just doing so great and we are so thankful!! God has definitely held these babies in His hands and protected them and for that we are truly grateful!! Please keep praying!!

As for Kyle and I, we are trying to get everything in order for these babies to come home, as they will be here before you know it and we will be home-bound for the most part!!