Quick update: In our last posting, Silas had just been moved back to Intensive Care with a fever and a number of other complications. We still don't have a clear diagnosis, but he appears to be on the mend. His fever's been gone for a few days. Other indicators, like his skin color, energy level, and intestinal activity are looking much better, and this is backed up by many of the lab results. The doctor's thesis is that it was a sepsis (bacterial infection) that the lab cultures didn't catch.
Under doctor's orders, we'll begin resuming his feeding today. If he tolerates his feeds well, and the final lab cultures come back negative, he's got a good chance of getting out of intensive care within a few days.
Gabe continues to do well. He's now over 4 1/2 pounds (4 lb 9 oz) and finishing his entire feeds from the bottle with increasing consistency. He looks forward to seeing his brother again.
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