It has only been three short weeks and the girls have survived another "first" as they were manhandled for 12 straight hours during Thanksgiving. Below are some of the highlights.
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It has only been three short weeks and the girls have survived another "first" as they were manhandled for 12 straight hours during Thanksgiving. Below are some of the highlights.
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Marley Comes Home |
Marley has gone on a food rampage and officially gained enough weight to leave baby prison (aka the NICU). She will be reunited with her sister for a photoshoot Friday afternoon and then heads home to begin life outside the walls.
Both girls are doing so great!
Mike and I successfully bathed our infant tonight. Brooklyn was so good and pretty much slept through it entirely! I was sure she'd scream like she did at the hospital. I think she actually liked it and it helped her relax because afterwards she ate and then slept for 3 hours. I had never bathed a baby that small before but somehow we managed. Pictures are below - just click the picture to go to the web album.
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Brooklyn's First Bath |
Yesterday little miss Marley pulled her feeding tube out of her nose...so...they left it out! Since, she has eaten all of her bottles by herself! This is one of the biggest things that she had to overcome before being able to come home. We are praying that she keeps eating well on her own so that she can do without the tube. All she has to do now is continue to gain weight. Last night she weighed 3lbs. 2.5oz. Every day she should gain a half an ounce. Once she gets closer to 4lbs. she can come home with us.
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Here are all the pictures and a video clip from today so far.... more to follow.
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Brooklyn and Marley Birth |
At 12:42pm and 12:43p today, Brooklyn and Marley finally came out to say hello. BK weighed 4lbs 11oz and Marley weighed 3lbs 2oz. Marley had to go to the NICU because of her size but it should be a short stay. BK had no problems and has been hanging with us and is getting her first bath (much needed). Both have curly/wavy brown hair.
Well did we ever have an eventful doctor's appointment today! I went in for my ultrasound first and it was not so great news. One twin is 4lbs. 12oz. and the other was barely measuring at 4lbs. They call this Intrauterine Growth Restriction. It is very common in multiple pregnancies. The poor little girl is just out of room to grow!
I haven't had anything super exciting to post lately except updates on me...and those have not been full of much information either. So, since the girl's nursery is now complete, I'd figured I'd show a few pictures of it for those who have not seen it or those who have seen it in transition. It is a little cramped, but hey, I'm sure they are used to it after spending almost 9 months in my belly!
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