It's no April Fool's joke - we're still hanging out at Children's Hospital. Today is day 12. The girls had a good stretch with no incidents. We were 3 1/2 days in toward a 5-day episode-free goal when Mia had some trouble on Sunday and Monday. Not to be outdone, Emma had a couple good episodes herself today. So, the 5-day countdown starts over. We think Emma heard the doctors discussing her possible discharge tomorrow, and she didn't want to leave her sister so she acted up.
The problems are definitely related to reflux. We're hearing more and more about other babies we know with reflux problems who have had some of the same treatments as the girls. Emma and Mia just get surprised by it sometimes, forget to breathe, and need a little stimulation to recover. We just want to feel comfortable that they can recover on their own so if it happens while we're sleeping or looking away, they will be okay.
They continue to grow and get stronger. We can't believe how big they are! Emma just hit 6 lbs and grew out of her preemie diapers. Mia is closing in on her sister at 5 lbs, 12 oz. They are more alert each day. Sometimes a little too alert, like at 2 in the morning! Their hair is getting longer, and they're both looking blonder each day. It still may be too soon to tell, but their eye lashes are very light, and their hair looks like it might be the same.
Mia and Emma have been enjoying all their visitors. They got used to seeing Grandma and Grandpa Lund and miss them already. They are having fun with Grandma Jeannie who's here now. She's been helping with their feedings and cuddling them. Uncle Pete visited yesterday too, and Mia had a couple nice naps with him. We love having family around to help out and get to know the girls.
On the home front, we're dealing with a partially flooded basement due to a busted pipe outside. (Never a dull moment!) Donna and Arlie spent a lot of time getting plumbers out to find the problem and fix it. Since it's the guest room that was flooded and is now torn up, it's worked out that we've been able to stay at the hospital so our guests could stay in our bedroom or the couch. At least we'll get some new carpeting out of it!
Our posts will likely be further apart as sleep deprivation sets in, but we enjoy sharing photos and stories with you about our sweet little girls.
Photos:
1) & 2) Sleeping beauties - Emma, Mia
3) Mia with Grandpa, Dad and Grandma
4) Grandma Jeannie with Emma
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing the pictures! They are adorable! I am so excited for you both and can't wait to hear about your adventures with the twins. I hope the whole family is able to go home soon!
So glad to hear that things are going relatively well - you guys sound like you are taking everything in stride. Congratulations! They are beautiful.
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