In True Twin Fashion

Lilian followed in her big brother's footsteps today and opened her eyes for the first time! - She's not one to be outdone!

Look at those puffy lil' eyes!

We managed to catch the Consultant on ward rounds today and he was very happy with both Jacob's and Lilian's progress. Both have had a very stable night last night and that continued during the day today.

Lilian's feeds have been increased and they are happy with how her tummy looks (we had been very anxious that she would need the same surgery as Jacob). As her stats have been so good they are going to reduce the amount of ventilation she is on to prepare her for coming off it eventually. They have also decided that with her stats being good they no longer need the lines that had been attached through her belly button as they can still keep a good eye on her via her other lines.

Lilian is still looking a little puffy which is making Jacob look very small indeed, but it has reduced since yesterday which was good to see. There was also talk of her last antibiotic finishing today so at least that's one more drug finished!

Jacob hasn't changed much from yesterday which is fantastic news as he seems to be on the road to recovery from his surgery (and it was only a week ago!). The surgeons came to visit him today to take a look at his stomach. The wound is leaking a bit but the surgeons have confirmed that this is quite normal for Stoma operations and are not concerned by what they have seen.

Raise your hand if you're adorable...

Jacob has a few more days to go on his 'nil-by-mouth' but will then hopefully begin feeding on milk again. His stats have been very good today too and they are looking to reduce his ventilation too - he's had a taste of breathing for himself and he wants it back - good little man!