Scott and I just can not stop smiling and saying how blessed and thankful we are. The babies are doing absolutely fabulous; even the NICU staff is amazed.
I'll post as much info as I can remember right now. We only have a few minutes to grab some dinner before heading back to the NICU for their next feeding.
The c-section went OK. Without going into too much detail, I could feel way more than I thought I should have, so I was yelling throughout, which was freaking Scott out. So as soon as the babies-being-born portion of the surgery was over, they put me completely out for the rest. But I don't remember or care about any of that; as soon as I heard each baby cry, all that was forgotten.
Molly Katherine 4 lbs 2 oz, 15" long, 7:37 pm
Cooper Benjamin 4 lbs 8 oz, 18", 7:38 pm
Emily Claire 3 lbs 15 oz, 18" long, 7:39
They were, and have been, all breathing only room air, which was a shock to the neonatalogist and nurses. They started nipple feeding (trying from a bottle vs. formula pushed into a tube into their stomach) the next day and have steadily been able to tolerate and increase several times a day, so that by tomorrow we expect them to get their IVs out and take all formula feedings (may still get some by tube if they aren't able to suck/nipple all of it). Again, this is unusually outstanding for just 33 weekers. They are all 3 on photo/light therapy for increased bilirubin, which is not uncommon; this should last a few days only.
The neonatalogist told us to go home and get things ready, because they may be coming home as early as 7-10 days!!! We were shocked, not prepared (lol), and thrilled that it could be that soon.
My recovery is slower than I would like, but probably actually pretty normal considering the level of deconditioning I was in, followed by a major surgery. I was supposed to go home tomorrow, but I told them I was going to make certain my pain is well under control before I leave.
And finally, our excitement was compounded by this little tidbit. Take a look:
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=5951072&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1
So much has happened this week; I hope I covered it all :)
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6 comments:
How awesome! Loved the news clip, and when you said that you are "so done"! Lol!
The babies are precious! Congrats to you and your family on their healthy and successful arrival... such blessings!
so awesome christy...i'm just so happy for y'all
Christy I saw you on tv!! :) I'm SO glad you guys are all doing so good!! Congrats to you on the birth of your beautiful babies!!!!!!!!
So excited for you!!
Leslie Ashe
Hey Christy & Scott,
Kevin and I are really happy for you two! Congrats on the babies.
Love the video also.
Kevin & Amanda O'Bryant
OMG! I am so happy! They are precious and oh so tiny! I wish I was closer so I could come hold them!
I started feeling way too much when I had Drew too and they knocked me out as soon as I got to see and touch her. Totally freaked me out!
Congrats! And get lots of rest the next few days! I have a feeling you're gonna need it! :)
Congratulations!! Glad to know everything is going well :) Love the updates- keep them coming!!
Samantha O'Bryant Smith
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