Alex and Andrew

Our little guys are so cute, but they are still dealing with issues of poor weight gain and Andrew is still dealing with jaundice. Lindsey is feeding both boys every 2 hours now during the daytime and supplementing after nursing with a bottle of either breast milk or formula if we're out of momma's milk. By the time both boys have nursed and one of us has helped her feed the bottles she has only 30 min. before she must begin again. And that 30 min. disappears when she pumps in between the feedings!! I think the increased feedings are working though, as both boys had gained a little at yesterday's doctor appointment. We take them back for another check up on Wednesday and I think they'll show marked improvement. They'll take Andrew's blood again to check his bilirubin levels. He's still having some problems in that area also. Please keep the boys and Lindsey in your prayers. They are so cute and we're anxious for them to get to the "thriving" stage so we (especially Lindsey) can relax a little!!! Little Andrew is the best nurser and it's baffling why he is the one with the greater weight issues. The first week Lindsey was afraid he might have reflux (she had already experienced that with Ethan), but he has kept every feeding down except a couple and doesn't seem to be having reflux issues.


Also, Lindsey is still really having a slow time of healing after birthing 14 lbs. of babies!! Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers too. Having good news yesterday was very good for her, but she and Chad are very tired and aren't getting much rest yet!!

The picture on the left is Alex having fun at Pine Lake Park and the little guy in the stroller is Andrew. He was sleeping so soundly, we decided not to disturb him quite yet.