26 days old

Yesterday we got the great news that Charlotte had tested negative for everything - the MRSA, the staph and the contrast enema. She is cleared for take-off! She's now 4 lbs 6 oz and eating 26 mL of food 8 times a day, which is increased by 2 mL every 8 hours. In about three days she'll be at "full feeds". They're also working on weaning her to a crib! She is doing wonderfully at eating and has been very cuddly every time her dad and I get to hold her (which is now without gloves since the isolation precautions are off!)

Lilah is 4 lbs 4 oz and just needs to eat every meal by mouth without leaving any behind for 48 hours and then she can go home. We're told that could be as early as Saturday evening, but we're guessing Sunday is more likely. She was awake for almost 3 straight hours today so I took the opportunity to read one of the new kids books to her. They say it helps with familiarizing the girls with our voices and bonding, so I chose The Little Engine that Could and Lilah was mesmerized by the bright, colorful pictures. It was adorable.