Big Move!

Another busy week for the Cooper kids. Chase did well on his low-flow trial. After three hours his work of breathing increased and he had a spell so they decided he had worked enough and gave him his CPAP back. Since then though, he has been on low flow for one hour each day to practice breast feeding. Today was a big day for Chaser, he graduated to a big boy bed! He moved into a crib which means that he is much more accessible for us and gets to wear clothes! It's much louder for him in a crib because it is so open but he is adjusting well. Even better news- they are moving him beside Reilly! We can't wait. He looks so adorable in his new big boy bed, with his big boy outfits on!
When we saw him in the crib, it hit us that they are growing and are almost term which means they will soon be coming home! So many people in the NICU remember them from when they were just teeny tiny and can't believe how big they are now. Monday will be 11 weeks that's we have been in the NICU- feels like one really long day. We are still in level 3 so we won't be going anywhere too soon but it is amazing to see the crib, the clothes, and the big numbers on the scale! Chase is weighing in at 2115g (4lb 10oz) and Reilly is close behind at 1820g (4lbs)!!!!!!!
Reilly is doing well too! Her steroids are done and she is still loving her CPAP. She receives an inhalant steroid three times a day which help to keep her lungs open. We've had lots of good cuddles this week with her. She is soo cute and soo compliant. Chase is high maintenance and wants to be touched or cuddled or have his soother held in place while Reilly is quite content being left alone! The inhalant that she receives usually irritates the babies but she takes it like a champ!

Here are a few pics from the week!

 Reilly all tucked in

 

 Reilly after a bath! Big belly!!

 

 Chase's new bed!!

 All bundled up!

 first outfit!!