Monday, December 21, 2009

Update

Babies are getting stronger every day! Anna is 3lb. 1oz. Katie is 3lb. 6oz. Nicholas is 3lb. 1oz. They are all now off CPAP and testing 24-hour nasal oxygen only.

They have weekly eye exams which are now a huge part of their progress. Due to the increase and decrease of oxygen throughout the last 2 months, the eye doctors are looking for any signs of retinal damage. So far the results of the eye exams are normal, although they'll continue the exams weekly due to their prematurity. Most of the other hurdles are finding the best ways for the babies to gain weight and continue to grow.

Hopefully if things continue in this direction, we should come home by February. We are praying every day that they continue to do as well as they have been.

It's nice to report good news to you at this time!

When asked what we're doing for the holidays, we reply that we're having our Christmas right here, in the Fletcher Allen NICU. We have everything we need - our 3 beautiful miracles.

Thank you for all the Christmas wishes. We wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday.

We hope you'll enjoy the new pictures below.

God Bless & Be Well

Love,
Sarah, Louie, Anna, Katie, and Nicholas

11 comments:

Barb L. said...

Merry Christmas & Blessings Upon Your wonderful family !!!! Prayers of joy will continue to be sent your way. I cannot wait to meet your little darlings. Best Wishes of the most joyous Holidays!!!

Anonymous said...

Sarah & Louie,
Those "little bundles" are the best
gifts!
Keep up the great work Anna, Katie & Nicholas =)

Merry Christmas,
Bill & Paula

Anonymous said...

SARAH AND LOUISE,
THESE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!! THEY ARE ALL GOING WELL.you gus are so strong. i love all the pics. its good news to hear that they all weigh over 3lbs now!! we miss you all.
love
jess donnie maddie joey
merry christmas

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, what a beautiful family picture. Glad to hear all of the good news. Take care of each other and the little ones.
Love Lorraine & Bill Mihill

Anonymous said...

Wishing you ALL a Happy & Healthy Christmas!!! I love the pictures!!! Please know your in my thoghts daily. Love, Renee Elsinger

Kristy Holzer&Family said...

Sarah ,Louie ,I have a little suprise for you guys .....Louie when you come home agin can you stop by I have gifts for the babies and a special gift for the whole family ,or maybe I'll send it in the mail to you guys in Vermont which ever just let me know .534-0457 Pics are so awsome ,hugs &kisses can't wait to meet Anna,Katie,Nicholas,stay well Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

The pictures are all so cute. I love the little outfits!! They are great stocking stuffers LOL I am so happy everyone has a good report. I am also glad my sister has someone she knows with her now as well. Not happy that any of you have to be on the roller coaster you are on but happy she has someone she knows there with her. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Lots of love
Arin Calkins (Mihill)

Rich and Jane said...

Louie and Sarah ...
Just wanted to wish you and your beautiful babies a MERRY CHRISTMAS and Healthy And HAPPY NEW YEAR cant wait to see you all love ya
Aunt Jane and Uncle Rich

April Smith said...

I am so glad to hear that they are doing so very well! They have made such great progress! I really am just blown away by these little fighters. Please let me know if there is anything at all that you guys need!

The Catton Family said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS Adragna Family!!
We think of you every day and miss you lots! We love the new pics of your beautiful family! You have amazing little angels! You are so blessed!
Love you - Brad, Melissa, and Logan

Ashley Wales said...

Sarah, Louie and the three darlings:
Merry Christmas to all of you. The babies are getting so big, and I cant beleive the red hair on Nicholas. Alyssa and him will be the red heads in school, lol. I pray for you babies everyday and cant wait to meet them. With love, Ashley, Shawn, Peyton and Alyssa.