Scooter checking out the world.
Skippy and I hanging out.
Phew! What a couple of weeks we have had.
The boys are doing well. But they have certainly give us quite a few more gray hairs.
We had two meningitis scares. Both of which turned out negative. But not before they had to have lumbar punctures. Mommy bawled her eyes out over that.
Scooter had to have surgery to put a clamp on his PDA, a duct that moves blood across the lungs while they are still in the womb that is suppose to close after birth. Up there as one of the longest hours of my life. Thankfully, he came through surgery just fine and he has recovered nicely.
Both boys went back on the ventilator. This is apparently normal for micro preemies, as they get tired and remembering to breathe and pump their heart is a lot of work for the little guys. So the vent gives them a rest. But both are extubated now, and after a few scary hours of watching their little chests move up and down and watching the monitors for every little dip, they have gotten back in the swing of things. Let me tell you, those seconds where you are waiting for them to take another breath are insane. It is amazing how many thoughts can run through your mind and how many prayers you can say.
They are both back on breast milk feeds and increasing in volume everyday, which will help them put on weight. As of today, they are at 1.9 and 1.10 lbs. So they are both over their birth weight by a few ounces. Yeah! I know that doesn't sound like much, but on these little dudes, it's tons. You can see in the pictures that they are starting to fill out nicely.
They have quite the personalities and being their Mommy, I think every little movement is adorably fascinating. They are so cute when they yawn those huge Grand Canyon wide yawns.
Scooter likes to be curled up tight best, and Skippy is still Mr. Wiggles. In fact, one of the nurses nicknamed him Wildman. Both like to sleep on their bellies, just like their mommy and they like to hold my hand just like their daddy.
6 comments:
I am so thankful how far Jesus has brought our babies. They are just so precious and it thrills me to watch them make progress. And you are so right, we all have a few more gray hairs than before they got here. They are SO WORTH IT and I am so happy to be their GREAT aunt!!
Thanks so much for the update.
Aunt Sharon
I am so happy the boys are doing well. They are in our thoughts and prayers.
I too am so thankful that the boys are doing so well! Amber gives me daily updates on their progress, and we sure have been praying for them!Love you Jen!
I am glad that the boys are doing well ,I am praying for you all, cheri
Jenna, you may be stressed and worried but you don't let it show in the pictures. You and the boys look great. Glad to hear the little guys are moving right along! They do look like they have put on some weight, or at least are filling out. With this new year comes new promise. You and the boys are always in my thoughts and prayers!
Jenna, the boys are beautiful!! I can only imagine how frightened and worried you've been! So glad all of you are doing well and the boys are finally putting on weight. You guys will be in my prayers. Thank you so much for sharing your miracle with us. :)
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