Drew - 3lbs 3 oz
Julia - 2lbs 15oz
Madison - 2lbs 13oz
Isn't that awesome? We are so excited to see their growth and you really can tell the difference in them week to week. This week has been a good one, with the exception of me having to travel for the first time since they were born. It was quite weird and hard to be away from Shara and the kids. I couldn't wait to see them, so we went straight from the airport to the hospital last night.
Everyone is doing good. Drew is actually not using any cannula for breathing as of now, and is doing very well. They tried doing the same with Julia, but it was too early for her. We have no idea why they did it, but she is back on cannula and much more comfortable. The doctors are also weaning Madison off her oxygen with the hopes of getting her to be off cannula soon.
The doctors are saying if they continue to progress like they are and the room opens up, they will likely be moving across the hall to continuing care in the coming weeks. It is so strange to think about them not being in the pod they have been the last 6 weeks. Also, once they reach about 3lbs 5oz, they would start seeing if they are able to maintain their own body temperature and be able to start wearing clothes. All leading up to the ability to move them into open air cribs. Who knows when that will happen, but it is so exciting to be talking about it!
Time seems to be crawling and flying at the same time. It seems like the triplets have been in the hospital forever and that it will never end, but at the same time, time is rushing towards the day they come home and it sometimes feels like we won't have enough time to get prepared! Weird, I know, but so is a lot of things these days.
Anyway, I attached new pictures of the three of them, plus an extra special picture. While I was traveling, Shara got to hold ALL THREE babies TOGETHER for the first time! Unfortunately, the picture is via cell phone, but how cool is that!!! It really hits home when you see all three of them together. We hope you enjoy the pictures and we will keep everyone posted on the SD3's progress. Keep those well wishes and prayers coming!!
Drew
Julia
Madison
Together again for the first time!
4 comments:
Shara and Mike,
Oh my goodness!! You can definitely tell the difference from the last pictures. Unbelievable! That is awesome news to hear about them possibly being moved soon. 6 weeks does sure move fast. You are two extremely proud parents and extremely strong, as you have shown in the last six weeks and obviously passed along to the kids. They look amazing and I cannot wait to see how they progress. Hope you both enjoyed the holiday and I hope to talk to you soon!!
Colleen Hunter
These babies are truly amazing...as are their parents! Just want everyone to know how proud mom-mom & pop-pop are of all of them. Our family is truly blessed!
Awesome! Glad everyone is doing well!!!
Wow, you certainly can see the difference. Drew really has filled out and the girls are catching right up to him. Mike, I completely understood what you were saying about time seems like it is crawling yet flying by - you can't wait to get them home but yet I'm sure you're nervous because you won't have the crew from the hospital there. They are beautiful and look so peaceful and content. Keep up the good work and I hope they continue doing as well as they have been doing.
Love Brenda
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