Isaac hits 3#!!

Here are some little pics of Ivan before the twins were born. His great grandparents Wickum gave him the tractor for his 2nd birthday. He said, "Drive it to field" and off he went. He is having a great time with his Benjamin grandparents while we are with the babies and I think keeping them very busy.

I know that 3# is still small but we think it's great:) Both babies are over their birth weights now. Isaac is 3#2oz and 16" (he grew over an inch!) and Erik is 4#5oz and 17 3/4". Their feedings are increasing every 3 hours. Isaac is actually at his full feeding now. Erik is bigger so he will reach his full feeding by tomorrow. Then we will start working on bottle/breast feeding. They are turning down their little warmers every day and they're doing great with maintaining their temperatures. Should soon be able to move to a crib. Isaac is off caffeine and not having any apneic spells. The ones he had at first he self recovered. So they are making progress every day:) Lance and I are holding them every care time now-every 3 hours.

Mom brought Ivan down to see us yesterday. It was so fun to see him and he looks so huge after taking care of these tiny babies! I do think he has grown in the week and a half that we've been down here.

So many people have asked what they can do to help or what we need. We really have everything we need at the moment for preemie things and for boys. We are staying in a Gift of Life apartment for free that is available to us for as long as we need it. We are so thankful to be able to stay here with our babies. So for those of you who have asked, we would like to suggest a donation to the foundation. The address is:

Benefis Healthcare Foundation

PO BOX 7008

Great Falls, MT 59406-7008

Thank you all for your care for us and your prayers. It means so much!