After a lot of waiting at the NICU, Marley was finally discharged around 3pm. Due to ridiculously long wait times for the photographer, we decided to forego the hospital's newborn photo shoot. We have plenty of pictures and will be taking them to a professional photog in the near future. For now, you can take a look at the pictures we snapped while loading Marley and Brooklyn up for ride 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.
We are excited to have them both home together and it ought to be an interesting transition. More updates and pictures to follow!
Both girls are doing so great!
Brooklyn went to the doctor today and weighs in at a whopping 4lbs. 13.2oz. That is 2oz. more than her birth weight and she is up 6oz. from last week! She should gain a half and ounce to an ounce a day so she is right on target! She eats well, but slowly....it seems even slower at 2am.
Marley weighed 3lbs. 5oz. last night (they weigh her every night between 8pm and 9pm). She is gaining weight slowly but steadily. She eats almost double what she is required to in a day! To come home she has to weigh 1600 grams...they do everything in grams at the hospital and then we have to try to convert it. Math was never my strong point. Anyway, 1600 grams is about 3lbs. 9oz. Marley should be home by early next week at the rate she is gaining. What a relief. Trips back and forth to the NICU everyday plus trying to take care of Brooklyn is taking its toll.
Thanks to everyone who goes to visit Marley. Mike and I appreciate it. It helps us feel like we are not neglecting her and that she isn't so lonely! Just a few more days....
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.
Mom is fine and loaded up with percocets for now. Pictures will come soon, stay tuned.
