Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Snyder triplets are doing great!!! They continue to get their breast and formula feeding through a nasogastric tube, which goes from their nose to their tummies. The great news is all three are interested in sucking on a pacifier during their feedings, so hopefully in the next few days we can work on breast feeding and bottle feeding. Chloe is now off her oxygen monitor because she is no longer having problems with breathing, however she will continue to have her heart rate monitored until she goes home. The boys continue to have both their heart rate and oxygen monitored. They both compete at slowing their heart rate down and decrease their oxygen level, and it seems that they are doing it one right after the other. The good news is that they do not need to be stimulated and they resolve their breathing and slow heart rate on their own within 30-45 seconds. I am happy to report they all continue to gain weight, Carter weighs 3 pounds 7 oz, Chloe 3 pounds 11 oz, and Cooper is 4 pounds 2 oz. He looks absolutely enormous in comparison to Carter and Chloe - funny what a few ounces will do for you. We were lucky to have a visit from Aunt Monica and she was able to hold her little niece Chloe. Thanks to everyone for all your well wishes and prayers, it has meant a lot to us.

Denise