Word out on the street is that all you bloggers are anxiously awaiting your daily update. Normally I’m not one for much suspense, however, just for fun I think I will drag this blog out a bit before getting to today’s update. Okay I think that was enough!

Both babies are doing well. We had to wait until tonight to get the results of the tests mentioned in an earlier blog. The test was a head ultrasound scan to check for Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) or brain bleeds. Grades 1 and 2 are very common for early preemies. We already knew Lissy had a grade 3 on one side, however, we were waiting for today’s test because they were also testing Landon and usually they won’t get bleeds after this. So Landon has a grade 1 on both sides which is great news because that is very minor, the doctor equated it to a “bruise” and “nothing to worry about”. Lissy’s grade 3 was very concerning because they thought it might get worse, however since it’s stable and only on one side it looks like it will be alright. There still is the potential for other complications, but not as bad as if it progressed to a grade 4.

Lissy also had to have a very minor and very common surgery to implant an IV. This was done to give them better access for nutrition. Barring any rare infections, this IV will last for her entire stay, unlike the typical IVs which are replaced weekly. The surgery went off without a hitch. Other than that she is still hanging in there.

Landon is continuing to amaze us as well. His umbilical IV was removed (although he does still have a second line in his leg). He is mostly breathing on his own with minimal help. He’s been having milk and seems to like it, although we’re still waiting for that first all important poop from him (what a scrapbook trinket that will be)! We are hoping to hold him for the first time tomorrow.

Today the rollercoaster went really fast but straight up!