Saturday, August 23, 2008
Failed photo shoot
We tried to take some pictures of the boys earlier this week, but the shoot didn't go well. You'll be relieved to know we had a professional help us out, so more (better) pictures to come soon! For now, these will have to do!
Our first week together
We've had a busy week getting to know our babies. Grandma has been here this week helping us out, and we couldn't have done it without her! Daddy had to go back to work yesterday, and Grandma and I managed just fine. What I'm not sure of is how things will go in a few weeks when I'm on my own with my three sons!
These are pictures from Monday when Ian arrived home to see his brothers.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Ian and Thomas
Ian had a great time seeing Thomas. We're not sure who enjoyed it more - Grandpa or Ian!
Friday, August 15, 2008
First 24 hours at home
We are home safe and sound! The first 24 hours has gone fairly smoothly. Ian went to see Thomas the Tank Engine today in Chicago, and will spend the rest of the weekend with Grandpa and Grandma. We miss him very much, but it has been nice to have some time to figure out how things are going to work these first few days. The four of us (Daddy, Mommy, Garrett and Brennan) are working on a routine. Between thrush treatment, vitamins and milk fortification, things are a little more complicated than we expected!
The drive home yesterday from the hospital went smoothly. I sat in the back seat to keep a close eye on the boys. The drive from the hospital to home takes about 40 minutes, so I decided the front seat was not an option!
Once we got home, I was anxious to hold them at the same time. Because they were hooked up to monitors in the hospital, I wasn't able to try this before. It felt great, and I'm sure my technique will improve with time!
The boys pretty much stuck to their NICU feeding schedule of every 3 hours. It takes about an hour to feed both of them, so we were able to get several 2 hour blocks of sleep... not as bad as I remember with Ian on night #1, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens!
We took the boys to their first visit to our pediatrician this afternoon. Garrett weighed in at 5 pounds even, and Brennan was 5 pounds, 10 ounces. The doctor said they look great, and wants to see them next week for a weight check. It was fun to take them out in their stroller. I remember reading in a twins parenting book that you should allow extra time for errands because people will want to stop you and chat about the babies. It's true - every person we passed had to peek or make some kind of comment!
Nana and Papa came for a visit this evening. We are definitely all enjoying having them at home where we can hold them, relax and just enjoy our tiny little miracles!
The drive home yesterday from the hospital went smoothly. I sat in the back seat to keep a close eye on the boys. The drive from the hospital to home takes about 40 minutes, so I decided the front seat was not an option!
Once we got home, I was anxious to hold them at the same time. Because they were hooked up to monitors in the hospital, I wasn't able to try this before. It felt great, and I'm sure my technique will improve with time!
The boys pretty much stuck to their NICU feeding schedule of every 3 hours. It takes about an hour to feed both of them, so we were able to get several 2 hour blocks of sleep... not as bad as I remember with Ian on night #1, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens!
We took the boys to their first visit to our pediatrician this afternoon. Garrett weighed in at 5 pounds even, and Brennan was 5 pounds, 10 ounces. The doctor said they look great, and wants to see them next week for a weight check. It was fun to take them out in their stroller. I remember reading in a twins parenting book that you should allow extra time for errands because people will want to stop you and chat about the babies. It's true - every person we passed had to peek or make some kind of comment!
Nana and Papa came for a visit this evening. We are definitely all enjoying having them at home where we can hold them, relax and just enjoy our tiny little miracles!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
This is the day...
...we think!
Ian is on his way with Grandpa to Chicago. They are going to see Thomas the Train tomorrow! Very exciting!
Daddy and I are heading now to bring the babies home! After yesterday's experience, we will believe it when we are in the van on the way home, but it's definitely starting to seem real!
Ian is on his way with Grandpa to Chicago. They are going to see Thomas the Train tomorrow! Very exciting!
Daddy and I are heading now to bring the babies home! After yesterday's experience, we will believe it when we are in the van on the way home, but it's definitely starting to seem real!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Keep arms & legs inside the ride at all times...
I hope you've strapped yourselves in for our roller coaster NICU ride!
Today's agenda went something like this:
8:30 a.m. - Get a call from the neonatologist that one of our carseats is too big
11 a.m. - Get staples removed from my incision (doctor's office is connected to the hospital)
11:30 a.m. - Nana and I go to Babies R Us to buy new carseat
12:30 p.m. - Take new carseat to the NICU
1:45 p.m. - Leave hospital with plans to return with Daddy after work to pick up the boys
3:20 p.m. - Daddy arrives home from work
3:30 p.m. - Get a call from the neonatologist - wants to keep the boys at least another day because they have not been feeding well last night or today (Ugh!)
3:40 p.m. - Daddy and I head back to the hospital to be there for the 5 p.m. feeding
7:00 p.m. - Arrive back home in time for Daddy to get to a meeting
We're trusting the doctors to do as they have said all along, "Not a day too early or a day too late."
Today's agenda went something like this:
8:30 a.m. - Get a call from the neonatologist that one of our carseats is too big
11 a.m. - Get staples removed from my incision (doctor's office is connected to the hospital)
11:30 a.m. - Nana and I go to Babies R Us to buy new carseat
12:30 p.m. - Take new carseat to the NICU
1:45 p.m. - Leave hospital with plans to return with Daddy after work to pick up the boys
3:20 p.m. - Daddy arrives home from work
3:30 p.m. - Get a call from the neonatologist - wants to keep the boys at least another day because they have not been feeding well last night or today (Ugh!)
3:40 p.m. - Daddy and I head back to the hospital to be there for the 5 p.m. feeding
7:00 p.m. - Arrive back home in time for Daddy to get to a meeting
We're trusting the doctors to do as they have said all along, "Not a day too early or a day too late."
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Last Day in the NICU!
Tomorrow, we bring our little boys home!
Side by side in their beds
Garrett
Brennan
Side by side in their beds
Garrett
Brennan
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