Day 2 in the NICU 3-20-08

We made it through the night and it was not an easy task. The hormones were raging and I just wanted my precious angels with me. I am able to call the NICU anytime that I want so that helps to know how they are doing all hours of the night. We have had so many visitors and we love it! Today Heather Short came to visit and was able to see the babies, we also had Jennifer stop by for a visit. They were so excited to see the babies and we were happy to see them. We are just so thankful to God for providing us with this amazing time in our lives. We have so much to be thankful for and the NICU is only going to be for a short period of time, so we are thankful they are as healthy as they are. Bryant had to have a procedure done that placed an arterial line in his belly button so it will be easier to draw blood and get his IV fluids. He was also seen by the ENT to make sure he did not have any blockage in the nasal cavity. Everything checked out great and then the cardiologists came to see him. His checkup was clear and things are looking great. Bryant sometimes has a little trouble with his heart rate and breathing because he does not know how to calm himself down. Lucy Kate has the feeding tube in place to help with her feedings. If she is unable to finish her bottle they will finish it in her tube. This is not a big deal and just ensures that she is getting enough food. They also use the tube to draw the residual off of her belly from the previous feeding before her next feeding.

Every time you go to the NICU you must scrub in for one minute with soap and water, dry hands, rub alcohol on your hands, and call into the NICU so they will let you in. Once you get in you must put on a gown and gloves, parents do not have to wear gloves.

My first time to feed Lucy Kate and it was so special

Daddy holding Bryant's hand

Daddy with his beautiful little girl!

Bryant is sleeping and looks so precious.

Snapshots from our day in the NICU