The boys are 4 days old tonight. We could not be happier with their health and how well they are doing. The entire family is overjoyed that the boys are healthy and finally here. Addie is adjusting to being a big sister and comes to visit every day for a few hours. The boys will stay in the neonatal intensive-care unit for another 2-3 weeks as they adjust to their new world and grow stronger.
None of the boys needed help breathing after birth which is a big accomplishment at less than 34 weeks. The boys are all breast feeding and eat on a 3 hour cycle starting at 8, 11, 2, 5 and 8 again. The cycle starts with a the basics, changing a diaper, checking temperature and eating. Today, the boys are undergoing phototherapy to treat jaundice which is very common in premies. You can see the cool shades and fluorescent lights in the photos.
Carrie breast feeds the boys at 8, 2 and 8 and in between they are fed breast milk from a bottle. Carrie is producing enough milk to feed three babies and already building up a small supply to freeze. She continues to amaze me with her absolute love for our children.
Here are the stats from the boys at birth.
Charlie
Weight: 4 lbs 1 oz
Length: 17.3 inches
Apgar score: 9
Owen
Weight: 4 lbs 0 oz
Length: 16.7 inches
Apgar score: 9
Alex
Weight: 4 lbs 1 oz
Length: 17.1 inches
Apgar score: 9
And of course more photos from the last two days.
5 comments:
Wow Chuck congratulations! My youngest son was a preemie born at 1 pound and he's doing great now. He was on assisted breathing and it negatively affected his lungs/eyes and he's finally reached normal development at age 5. Cute babies!
They look great in their cool shades!! I love that Care and Addie made them a Halloween poster-so cute!
So precious. We can't wait to meet them. The love that shins in your faces makes me melt. Congrats again. Emily thinks it is pretty cool that you have 3 new babies.
Looks like they are doing great! I'm so amazed that they are already doing well with bottle and breast feeding. Keep up the good work! I have some more preemie clothes that belonged to Zephan and another friend's preemie for you I could bring by your house next week too...
thanks for the picture updates...the boys look amazing and it's so nice to hear that addie is active in her "big sister" role. :) We miss you guys and can't wait to see the bundles of joy in the future.
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