7 Weeks Old

Bryant and Lucy Kate were 7 weeks old on May 7th. I know the point of the weekly picture is to see how they are growing. I would love to put them by the same pillow or stuffed animal but it is impossible. You just have to understand I am glad I even remember to take the picture. They are both gaining weight and growing in length, they have actually outgrown a few things in their closet.

Around the House

Just a few photos of the babies hanging out at home. We are so happy to be back home and plan on staying for awhile. They will be 7 weeks old this week and of those 7 weeks we have spent 3 at home and the rest in the hospital. It has been so crazy and we really appreciate home more than ever.

Charles after a long night with the babies

Getting in a little time on the floor

Bryant trying to hold Lucy Kate's hand

He is so sweet and growing so fast

Enjoying some playtime

Strolling

We went out strolling for the first time and we only made one lap around the neighborhood but it was nice. Lucy Kate really was not in the mood and Bryant slept the whole time. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to do this daily. Next time we go hopefully we will be using the jogging stroller if Charles gets it put together.

Lucy Kate screaming her lungs out and Bryant is just snoozing

Bundled up for 80 degree weather!

She must not like the hat

Here we go on our first stroll

Doctor's Visit

Lucy Kate went to the doctor today for a check up and she weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. This was great but the pediatrician wants her to gain a little more weight a little quicker before we return in two weeks. She is changing her formula that she gets at night to 24 calorie, but said I could still nurse her. Some things Lucy Kate has been doing lately, led Dr. Pillow to diagnose her with GERD (reflux). Lucy Kate now has 2 medicines she will be taking daily and one is 3x a day. I couldn't help but laugh because my life revolves a round a daily check list and now we need to add this to the list. Things are going well with Bryant and he is such a laid back baby, which is great because Lucy Kate is not.

MeeMaw's Visit

This is a late post because the week that Charles' mom came to visit us was the same week we ended up going to the hospital. Kathy also know as MeeMaw came to see her grandkids from North Carolina and stayed for a week. She was able to help take care of Lucy Kate and Bryant and we are so glad she came to see us!

6 Weeks Old

Bryant and Lucy Kate are 6 weeks old and they are growing so fast! Bryant weighs 7 pounds and 3 ounces and Lucy Kate weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces. They are eating well and Bryant is adjusting to his trach very well. We thank God everyday for these wonderful blessings in our lives.

Home Sweet Home

We were finally discharged from the hospital after 14 long days. We had a little trouble trying to get out of there because they wanted us to do this 24 hour care thing and we needed one piece of equipment from home to complete the training. Charles an I were upset because it was all miscommunication between us and the respiratory therapists. After speaking with lots of different people they told us we could not leave because it was against hospital policy. We finally spoke with Dr. Thompson and he signed us out of that place. Don't get my wrong I am very thankful for the care they provided Bryant and the nurses were so nice, but we were very ready to get home and back to somewhat of a normal life. We have all of Bryant's medical equipment set up and all the supplies order. I just thought we needed a lot of stuff before, this trach business adds new meaning to that. My mom is staying with us until Sunday and hopefully by then we will have found someone that can start helping me during the day. Bryant needs to be watched 24 hours a day and I can only do so much. Anyways, we are so excited to be home and I am so grateful for Rachel, Julie B. and Ginger for coming over and cleaning the house before we got home yesterday, thanks girls!