Settled In

We are doing rather well. Sometimes too little sleep catches up to me, but otherwise we have settled in. It is a wonder to see the boys interact. They smile and "talk" to each other. It is quite sweet.

Aaron's eyes look great. The opthamologist has marveled at how abruptly his severe ROP has cleared up. We are almost completely out of the danger zone and on to being fitted for glasses. We are thankful for such an awesome outcome. This week I anticipate Aaron will weigh over 9 pounds. James is well over 12 pounds. We are still headed to doctor appointments 2-4 a week, but that should die down soon. Aaron is catching up to James and looking more and more like himself (and James) everyday. I will post pictures later! Thanks for dropping in! Thank you for your prayers and support!

Quick Update

Enjoy the pictures. We are glad to have lots of help. Twins and a toddler is a challenging bunch! We are so thankful for our parents help. God has good timing as James did his first 9 hour sleep last night! Aaron was quite the needy baby last night; feeding 3 times, suctioning required, and a change of a pulse oximeter. Good thing Cory did not have to work today! Getting the boys together and seeing them interact and talk was AMAZING.

Thank you for your prayers!

153 Days and HOME!

Aaron came home last night! We are thrilled, tired, and trying to figure out our instant family. I will write more when I gain my footing. I will probably post pictures before I write again.

I wanted to share with you a song I sing to Aaron frequently.

Jesus, Lover of my Soul
Jesus, Lover of my soul all consuming fire is in your gaze. No one else in history is like you and history itself belongs to you. Alpha and Omega you have loved me and I will share eternity will you.

It is all about you Jesus and all this is for you, for your glory and your fame. It's not about me, as if you should do things my way, you alone are God and I surrender, to your ways

Awake and hungry

The surgery was successful. Aaron was extubated (off of the vent) before leaving the OR! I feed him once he was set back up in the NICU. He is doing well. I will write more later!! Thank you all for your prayers!

Surgery tomorrow?

No results on the MRI. Aaron had an EEG this afternoon and is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. Hopefully it goes through. Thank you for your prayers.

Laura

:P No surgery, but MRI

The surgery was cancelled. I am not sure exactly why, but most likely someone was in need of surgery for more than hernia repair. We have been the "emergency" surgery (my c-section) before and it was life saving for Aaron, so hopefully whoever got our slot did well. I am not sure when the surgery will be now. I mentioned to one of the residents, how about wrapping up some of his loose ends, discharging him, and doing the surgery outpatient. Please pray for wisdom on everyone's behalf. I am eager to have him here, but if he doesn't come right off the ventilator after surgery and it was outpatient we would then be in the PICU (where no one knows his history). We did have great snuggle time. I held both of the boys at once. James was a little uncomfortable. Aaron settled right in and was enjoying the snuggle.

Versed, a sedative, was administered to Aaron prior to the cancellation. Additionally, he had a IV and has been NPO (no food). So to take advantage of the circumstances, he is scheduled for an MRI late this evening. This is nice for me because it gives me no time to think about it. I would not anticipate results until tomorrow afternoon, but I will keep you posted!

I want to thank you all for our prayers. I also wanted to announce that we have a new addition to our family. Cory's brother, Jamie, and his beautiful wife Heidi (one of my best friends) had a beautiful baby girl last Wednesday! Claire Analiese welcome to the family! It is fun to see the family grow. Christmas will be awesome; everyone will have a baby to hold! Thanks for stopping in!

Eagerly awaiting

[8-2-09:Surgery is back on for this Tuesday. Please pray it goes well. I will post on Tuesday sometime.]

Aaron is doing pretty well. His surgery is actually scheduled for Tuesday after next. Hopefully it goes well and he can come home. His arrival home can't come sooner! He weighs 6 lbs. 4 oz. today. He is very alert and smiley. I look forward to seeing him tomorrow.

James is great. He is very charming; smiling all of the time. He is about 12 lbs. and quite chunky - we love it. Hannah asked to hold him today ("I hold") it is sweet. Thanks for checking in!