We know the world has been waiting on pins and needles for the results of Elias' most recent carseat challenge. We so appreciate all the warm wishes, prayers, and half-time-show cheers for the all the boys accomplishments! Unfortunately, Elias still wasn't quite ready for his carseat experience. This time he made it 15 minutes longer without any problems, so even though it wasn't a complete success, we can still see so much development and increasing strength each day! He has been rescheduled for his challenge on Saturday.

And...don't tell the Olympic committee judges, but...We decided to help him cheat a little... Due to the distance we have to travel to get home -- and then from home to the pediatrician's office, we were getting a little gun shy (or should I say car-shy) about using traditional seats with them. So Chris went ahead and ordered car beds for the boys. These are seats that are created for premie babies and keep them in a horizontal position. In a carbed, the boys are almost guaranteed to pass with flying colors since they spend most of their day doing intensive "training" in a horizontal position. :-)

In other news we have had other huge celebrations here. First, both boys are now over 4lbs. Gabriel is rapidly closing the weight gap with his younger brother -- they are now within 6 oz of each other! Also, today Gabriel's feeding tube was removed. We are trying to 100% bottle/breast feed him beginning today. WOW! He breastfed during 2 feedings today and I just gave him a bottle that he took in less than 20 minutes. These are pretty significant accomplishments for a little guy who was doing 2/3 tube feedings 3 days ago. Elias is adding a 4th breastfeeding each day (hence Kathy posting at 3am). He is turning into a voracious breastfeeder and his doctor is confident we will be able to get him to 100% breastfeeding within 2-4 weeks of his due date.

Other than that, mom and dad are doing well -- getting excited and eager to take them home in the next week or so! Thanks so much to everyone for their prayers, love, kind wishes, and good vibes. They mean so much to us! We'll keep you posted!