We've had a busy week of appointments! The girls had an eye doctor appointment yesterday to make sure that their eyes are maturing correctly. (Preemies are at risk of developing a disorder called ROP (or Retinopathy of Prematurity) which causes vision impairment. All of the girls checked out fine. Their eyes are totally mature so we are no longer at risk for ROP.
Today, we went to the pediatrician for their "well check" and again great news all around. The most exciting thing was that the doctor could no longer hear Brynn's heart murmur. He is very hopeful that it has closed! We have a follow up appointment on Jan 29th to confirm, but he couldn't hear the murmur so that is great news! Pray that it has closed totally! We're very hopeful!
Maryn is still on her apnea monitor, though her "spells" are few and far between. Most of them are when she is eating, and the doctor told us he isn't concerned about those at all. Hopefully a couple more weeks and we are free of the monitor!
Updated Weights:
Maryn 6 lbs 3 oz
Brynn 7 lbs
Leah 6 lbs 2 oz
Trips out are hilarious! We are stopped by dozens of people (literally!) no matter where we go. Everybody loves the triplets! One lady yesterday asked if we were collecting babies. :) (sometimes it feels like that! :) Another lady asked if we were featured on the news. We hear some pretty funny comments. The most common question is how we can tell them apart. Now that they have been home for almost 3 weeks, they actually don't look all that similar to me anymore, but they look pretty identical to most people. It will be fun to watch them develop more!
It's too bad it is RSV season, cause this nervous mom doesn't like strangers getting too close to her babies without knowing they have washed their hands. I feel like I have to stand guard so that nobody touches them. (maybe I should start carrying around Purel) People must think I am crazy, but that's fine. Anything to keep my little girls healthy.
This picture is a little bit old, but I forgot to post their New Years Eve celebration picture. They are party animals already! :)
1 comment:
We are so thankful for the great reports! We'll keep praying and God can keep healing! A, I, actually, do keep purell in my diaper bag for those over zealous. But, mostly, I think it is o.k. for moms to have a look but don't touch attitude at this time of year! All you need to do is think that those people will not be around to give your babies nebs/rx and other things that come with rsv and clarity comes pretty fast.
By the way, you look great! Showered would be my standard at this point with three preemies...and you look ready for the run way!
Keep up the great progress. Thanks for the update.
Still praying.
maegan strecker
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