The twins are doing really well. Better than expected. They are totally off IVs as they no longer require antibiotics or glucose. They also are beginning to take to the bottle. Marijo is breast feeding via pump right now but hopes to move to true breast feeding soon. They are co-bedding tonight without heat to see if they can regulate their body temps themselves. They may also require the bilirubin light for a short time. They are still being fed mainly with the N.G. tubes in their nose. They are breathing room air and didn’t need respiratory therapy. They both have gained weight. Audrey is now 5.4 and Aiden is 4.75. Marijo is up and walking and was able to hold them for the first night tonight.
Lewis came up and had lunch with us. He was nervous at first, but just like me, after playing with the gadgets and pushing the buttons on the bed he felt better about the whole ordeal. He also got a bracelet as a gift from the lady in the gift shop that says Big Brother on it. The title fits him well. Doctor Manchandia (the Doctor for NICU) also met Lewis today and commented on what a large head he had and that he qualified to be a part of the Manchandia family. I got to go home and spend time with Lewis thanks to Toni and Alicia. Maybe tomorrow I can get the rooms in better shape.
There is so much information to deal with. Packets for feeding, for insurance, paternity, for waivers, for birth certificates. Videos for pumping and hospital care and hygeine. Whole 24 hour channels dedicated to care of babies. With all the handwashing, nurse calling, worrying, feeding, praying, cleaning, reading, helping, and yes even milking, it’s good to know that Marijo and I have got loving down pat already.
