L & N are one month old today!  (38 weeks adjusted)

Here are a few stats, accomplishments, goals and memories…and some pictures I think you’ll love!

L:

Weight – 6 lb 13.9 oz   (40-50%)

Length – 19 1/4 in

Food – 56 ml every 3 hours

Accomplishments  – Being born!  Breathing room air.  Controlling his temperature.  Being loved by everyone he meets.

Goals – Safe feeding, with increased volumes by mouth.  Focusing on objects/faces.

Likes – Being held.  His pacifier.

N:

Weight – 5 lb 6.6 oz   (3-10%)

Length – 18 1/4 in

Food – 44 ml every 3 hours

Accomplishments  – Being born!  Controlling his temperature.  Being loved by everyone he meets.

Goals – Breathing room air.  Safe feeding, with increased volumes by mouth.  Focusing on objects/faces.

Likes – Being talked/sung to.  Photo sessions with his brother.

Moments I don’t want to forget:

When the boys were about to be born, we were equally anxious, hopeful, and scared to death.  I remember after L was delivered, not hearing a peep from him.  Wide eyed, I looked at J, who I could see was equally scared.  Then, amidst the chaos, voices, commands, and business of the 20+ medical staff in the room, J heard a tiny cry….and then we heard someone say “he’s breathing”.  I started bawling.  As they passed by with N we quickly heard the same relieving news…both boys were here and breathing on their own.

The first night, J rolled me down in the wheelchair so I could see and hold the boys.  They were tiny, frail, and perfect.  I stayed too long and almost passed out as my blood pressure dropped…but it sure was worth it.

Every single day I’ve had with them.