Bottles!

I'm sorry for the silence. Not much has changed with Cohen and we have been so busy lately. She is now 4 lb 7 oz; 2 kilos is the minimum requirement for her coming home and she hit that number within the last couple of days. She is still breathing completely on her own and the top of her isolet is still popped; she is maintaining her temperature marvelously. Her clothes are so cute on her. She is actually fitting into her preemie clothes.

Cohen is surprising her doctors with how well she is progressing. They don't usually start trying to bottle feed until 35-36 weeks gestation, but Cohen was giving them signs that she was ready to try. She was sucking on her hands and a pacifier, as well as being extremely alert. 

She was almost 33 weeks when she took her first bottle. She only did a few ml's, a couple of times a day. As of yesterday she was eating every other meal from a bottle... the whole meal! The doctor told me this morning that if she is alert today, they are going to try EVERY feeding with a bottle. She is quite the burper... takes after all of us:)

He even told me that she could be home as early as a week and a half from now! I am not prepared AT ALL! We still have to get a carseat, a pack n play/bassinet and ALL of the other things that are required for having a newborn baby.... ahhhh... I am trying not to stress out. We are so beyond thankful to God that she is doing as well as she is. The other stuff will work out, I know. She is so precious and we are thankful that we have been able to hold her and bond with her so much lately. I will continue to update as we get ready to bring her home and I'm sure there will be a ton of pictures to show off once she comes home. This little girl has been a blessing to so many people, already and we know that God will continue His good work through her. 

We love you all and thank you for the continued prayers!