The Cocklin Triplets: Timothy, Elizabeth, and Mary
 
I don't have a whole lot of new info, so I'll just update all 3 kids at once.

Timothy is still doing really well!  He's up to 4 lbs 13.3 ounces and is still getting 40 mL of milk at each feeding.  He is now up to 4 bottles a day and they're trying to wean him from using oxygen when he bottle feeds.  He was having some gas issues this week so they have him back on Reglan and have added Mylicon drops. 

Elizabeth is also doing really well!  She weighs 4 lbs 7.2 ounces and is getting 37 mL of milk at each feeding.  She is getting fed by bottle 4 times each day (without oxygen) and is finishing her bottle feeds faster than Timothy!  She is also on Reglan.

Mary is working hard to catch up to her brother and sister!  She now weighs 3 lbs 3.7 ounces and is getting 30 mL (1 ounce) of milk at each feeding.  She is starting to get the hang of bottle feeding so they're letting her get 2 bottles a day.  She still needs oxygen occassionally to help her take her bottles.  They have started giving her caffeine and Reglan again to help with some breathing issues she was having after her bottle feeds.  Mary had an eye exam this past Monday and we are happy to report that she passed!  She will not need another eye exam for 6 months!

As you can see, all 3 kids are doing great!  Dr. B has started talking to us about taking them home.  She said that Timothy and Elizabeth are getting really close.  Basically, once they get the hang of bottle feeding they will be ready to come home.  They've signed us up for a discharge class this coming Monday to help prepare us for their eventual release.  We don't have a set date but we are encouraged that it could be coming soon!  Mary is a little further behind, so there's a chance we might be bringing Timothy and Elizabeth home before Mary.  We're hoping that doesn't happen, but if it does that's fine.  We're just excited that we're starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! =)                                 


 


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