A better day..

Today was really nice.. We spent the whole day at the hospital and was able to get some really great time with the kids. We held each of them for an hour and I got Austin today. He was asleep before he could snuggle into my top.. So precious and tiny he is. It is so strange for something so little to crawl into the nape of your neck like a squirrel and sleep, and it's your child. I will never forget this time and how perfect they both are yet so small.

Tom had Grace and she was giving him some attitude at first but settled in quickly. She makes this little sound that is like a baby animal that is high pitched like a bird, and she hiccups outloud in the same voice. It makes us laugh so hard. I hope she keeps doing it when she is bigger. I kept falling asleep with Austin which tells me I need to nap more during the day.

We waited too long to eat and my blood sugar got a little low, won't do that again. My body is still recovering, I have to remember that. Cousin Kirsten came to visit and had lunch with us and got to see the kids. It was so nice to share some time together and catch her up. It was a more mellow day for us which was welcomed after the crisis we have been living in since the 19th.

Updates:
Austin
He had gotten an A for the day with almost no Brady's ( I have no idea how to spell that so please bare with me). Right before we left, he had a big one that scared us but he recovered nicely after a minute or so. Again, can't wait for that to stop. He weighs 3 lbs!!!! And is up to 21 Mls at his feedings. We are so proud of his progress! Something cute is that he has my hands, long fingers ... And Tom's feet. :)

Grace
She honestly looked like a doll today, so sweet! She had one desat today but that is amazing considering she had 13 in one day just a few days ago. She is holding steady at 2 lbs 11 oz. and her feedings are up to 17 ml which is handling really well. She has my feet for sure bc she can spread her toes! I love it!!

Cheers to another day at the NICU.. One week down, 9+ to go.

Love and hugs,
Erica & Tom

P.S. I promise to add pictures tomorrow!!