Here is photo #1 on the left.Here is photo #2 on the right.
So the girls had a minor setback and both had a spell last night. This means they reset the countdown and the earliest they'll be home will be Tuesday. We can't wait.
Mila had an EKG yesterday. She's got a murmur, which is normal for preemies. She looked like a high-tech squid with all the leads attached to her. She was a good girl and stayed still for the test. The EKG tech was a nice Russian lady who spoke softly to Mila in Russian to keep her calm. Dad helped - especially pulling off the sticky leads, Mila's least favorite part.
Both girls are now over 6 pounds. It's amazing that Sophia has nearly doubled her weight. Full term kids normally take 6 months to double their weight. Our girls are now 6 weeks old and 37 weeks gestation - nearly full-term.
The girls will be coming home on a special formula called Nutramigen. Apparently my company's medical insurance is self-funded and doesn't have to follow any federal regulations. They are refusing to cover the formula, which is medically necessary for the girls. The stuff costs $30 a canister, and each of the girl needs about 9 cans a month. So, we'll be going through $540-$600 a month in formula. We're hoping the girls won't stay on Nutramigen for long.
The girls are really showing they are twins. They will wake up at exactly the same time, and make the same noises. The other day Sophia got hiccups, and Mila hiccuped once right after her sister. Sometimes it's like they're talking.
So - here are the answers to the quiz: #1 is Mila and #2 is Sophia.
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