And oh, what a month it has been!
The triplets are one month old today
Isaac Update:
As of this morning, his lab values either stabilized or improved. After three days of waiting, worrying and hoping, it is the first concrete sign that he is turning the corner. In addition, he started trying to suck on the ventilator tubing and is in general more active and alert today. His respiratory status has yet to improve but I can be patient :-). Isaac reminds us of a little buddha. Partly due to his appearance... his wide set eyes and oval face. But mostly because he has been since birth mellow, calm and deliberate (remind you of anyone? Ummmm...... maybe his father???). We see these qualities in his eyes, even now. Of course, the comparison of Isaac to a buddha is particularly interesting considering that one of the main tenants of the Buddhist religion is that suffering is an inherent part of existence...
Parker and Emery are still eating like champs (now a few feedings each day from the bottle or breast) and are steadily gaining weight. They are now both approximately 3.5 lbs (Isaac is nearing 4 lbs). Parker has been able to stay off all oxygen but Emery is back on a small amount. Now that they are nearing 34 weeks, we have been able to handle them more, something we are truly enjoying.
We are back to having our own little area of the NICU to ourselves... the "Triplet Suite". Very nice for privacy (such as it is in a NICU), but it also affords us a chance to spread out and get comfortable when we are in what has now become our second home.
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7 comments:
Exciting! Happy Birthday, kiddos!
Yeah!!! 1 month old - what a celebration:) And so great about Isaac - that IS so ironic about the Buddha resemblance............cool! I am especially elated that you can feed Emery and Parker and really hold and enjoy them - that's the best. Isaac will be soon!!! Again, thanks for the updates and stay strong and kiss the babes for us!!! darn fungi....................
Happy One Month Babies!! I am so glad that Isaac is continuing to improve and that Parker and Emery continue to be champs!! Keep up the good work babies!!
Can't believe they're a whole month already! Glad to hear of the gaining weight too. Comparatively, they sound positively plump!
wow, a month!!! so pleased to read the great improvements! and what a joy that you can finally handle them more! thinking about you 5 lots! xxx
You guys are amazing. If anybody is right to handle this... it is you two! Breann (and RS) has kept me posted all the while. Everyone was shocked to see you even able to walk when you came to church, but you looked GREAT! I found your blog through Anne Jackson's. :) Your three are adorable!
Hey Sassy! yeah for 1 month!! About another month or so and you will have your hands full with those babies. I can't wait!! How is Isaac doing today?
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