We arrived at the hospital yesterday to be told that Austin could go home today! We were so overwhelmed that we had to push our "room in" til tonight instead of last night so we could better prepare ourselves and the house. We will "room in" with the kids tonight and baby Austin will be in our house by Friday at noon. They have a hotel like room in the NICU for parents to do a test run and it should be an adventure!
Gracie is doing better and we figured out what was causing her such strife.. her vitamins! I tried to give her them again in a small bottle and she had one Brady after another (but not quite as bad as before). We discontinued them nevertheless and we will see how she does. She still has events and her heart rate still elevates so they are keeping her until at least Tuesday. What in the world am I going to do with one baby at home and one in the hospital? My mom is here now and my dad comes on Saturday so I might have to leave Austin with them on Sat. and Sun for a few hours so that we can go to the hospital to see Grace. We will figure it out but it will take some careful planning. We are sooo excited though to at least have one of them home, the NICU journey is finally coming to a close after almost 8 weeks .. crazy. It all feels like a blur.
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Austin weighs 5lbs. 15 oz and Grace weighs 5lbs. 11oz.. they are still gaining! They are both getting better at breast feeding but we still supplement with a bottle and they are both up to SEVENTY MLS!! They are hungry little monkeys for sure.. just have to keep them fed and they are very quiet, sweet babies.. more as it happens.
Much love to you all,
Erica and Tom
That's wonderful that Austin is coming home. I know Grace won't be far behind. Prayers and Hugs to you all! xo
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