Packing on the (half) Pounds

Marley went to the pediatrician today for a weigh-in. In the last week she has gained 9oz putting her current weight at 4lb 8oz. Brooklyn didn't get a turn on the scale today but judging from the baby curls I've been doing, she has gained weight also. Both eat well and sleep well (most of the time). Still looking forward to sleep in increments greater than 2 hours.

Uncle Bill's Birthday and Marley Visits the Pediatrician

With Marley finally home from the NICU, uncle Bill decided it was time to celebrate his birthday (11/12).  He even agreed to do something casual at home so the girls could attend.  See the pictures below.

Marley and Brooklyn @ Uncle Bill's Birthday

Pediatrician Update:

Marley now weighs 3lb 15oz (that's 6oz since Friday when she left the NICU!) and she has stretched out to 17 1/4 inches (that's 3/4 of an inch since birth).

Tubby Brooklyn now tips the scales at 5lb 6oz!

Everyone is healthy and happy.  Marley will go back in a week for another weight check and then they both get another round of immunization shots the second week of December.

Free!

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!

Brooklyn and Marley update!

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....

Update on the girls!

I went to the doctor today for a normal check-up and everything looks great! The girl's heartbeats were strong and steady. I am measuring at 26 weeks (I am only 23 weeks), so that is only 3 weeks ahead which they say is right on schedule. My blood pressure was slightly high but nothing to worry about.

It's official, I've gained weight! As of my last appointment in July, I had only gained back the weight that I had lost from being so sick. As of today, I've gained 4 lbs. Not too bad for being 6 months pregnant. The doctors are fine with my weight gain because the babies are healthy and gaining weight right on schedule as well.

Next week we have another ultrasound and will continue on a schedule of ultrasounds every 4 weeks for growth scan purposes. I will also begin going to the doctor every 2 weeks for check ups because I am at such high risk for pre-term labor.

Then on top of all that, in 2 weeks I have to do the nasty glucose test. It's only nasty because you have to drink this bottle of orange junk. Hopefully I pass because if I fail....I have to do it AGAIN!