Now we know a little more about them. As they are growing, they are developing their own unique look. Glimpses of personality show through for each of them.
We were also together for the first time after the delivery on Tuesday, holding all three of the kids between the two of us.
August is the most awake, trying to take in everything around him. Olivia is the least fussy at this point. Max is the sleepy baby, waking up only for feeding and changing time. We enjoy each one of them.
All three have been gaining weight at a good clip until about Wednesday, when it slowed down. To date, Olivia is 3lb 10oz, August is 4lb 7oz and Max is 5lb 6oz. Olivia has gained the most percentage-wise, at 30%. That's like me putting on over 60 pounds in two weeks.
We have given them baths, done kangaroo care with them (skin to skin contact, under your shirt), Kelly has fed them, and changed a lot of diapers. Get used to it, right?
Each day we're in the NICU for between 5-7 hours trying to get in at least two feedings with them.
Olivia is getting her feedings increased and had her PICC line taken out, so she is receiving all her nutrition from milk now.
Max is still out of the isolette and in a crib, has his feedings increased and is only on a little bit of oxygen.
August had a little feeding setback, and is back on IV fluids, which should be stopped today. He's also on a little bit of oxygen.
Kelly and I are now, thankfully, in Helen Rossi House, a small section of the hospital that parents of sick kids can stay in. It's a great place that is private and close to the kids.
Poop story of the week: August had two 'blowouts' whilst getting his diaper changed, effectively painting the inside of the isolette. Max has also pulled this little trick, but with less explosive results. Darn kids.
Picture time:
August is the most awake, trying to take in everything around him. Olivia is the least fussy at this point. Max is the sleepy baby, waking up only for feeding and changing time. We enjoy each one of them.
All three have been gaining weight at a good clip until about Wednesday, when it slowed down. To date, Olivia is 3lb 10oz, August is 4lb 7oz and Max is 5lb 6oz. Olivia has gained the most percentage-wise, at 30%. That's like me putting on over 60 pounds in two weeks.
We have given them baths, done kangaroo care with them (skin to skin contact, under your shirt), Kelly has fed them, and changed a lot of diapers. Get used to it, right?
Each day we're in the NICU for between 5-7 hours trying to get in at least two feedings with them.
Olivia is getting her feedings increased and had her PICC line taken out, so she is receiving all her nutrition from milk now.
Max is still out of the isolette and in a crib, has his feedings increased and is only on a little bit of oxygen.
August had a little feeding setback, and is back on IV fluids, which should be stopped today. He's also on a little bit of oxygen.
Kelly and I are now, thankfully, in Helen Rossi House, a small section of the hospital that parents of sick kids can stay in. It's a great place that is private and close to the kids.
Poop story of the week: August had two 'blowouts' whilst getting his diaper changed, effectively painting the inside of the isolette. Max has also pulled this little trick, but with less explosive results. Darn kids.
Picture time:
6 comments:
So awesome!! I've been home with our little Robert James II for about an hour and had to check in on your babies right off the bat! (Next I'm baking cookies courtesy of Betty Crocker! The hospital food left out the major Cookie Food Group!) I hope we have a chance to get all these babies together one day soon. (Kelly - my nips are so exceedingly sore right now! I don't know how you've been doing it!) O.O
Great pictures! Annie just said, and I quote, "Awww. They're cute. I dig their hats." Seriously.
So good to see you all yesterday. We'll stop by again sometime after our trip to New Orleans.
Take care and Go Hawks!
Congratulations to the trio! They are doing an excellent job. It's wonderful that you can cuddle them more.
I'm excited about the albums, too. I just discovered how to get to the albums and download photos. Picasa rocks!
Love to you all,
L
Love those Hawkeye hats!!!
Glad to see the everyone is doing great!
Cammy
Those little ones are so adorable, love the hats, GO HAWKS! Olivia looks alot like you Kelly. Glad you are all doing great.
Congratulations, Kelly and Mike!! Mike, I loved the "My friends" speech...too funny! The babies are beautiful. We hope everything continues to go well for all of you! Looking forward to seeing the new additions at the next Keltner reunion (their parents, too, of course). --From Kameo Keltner
The babies are so..... cute!
--From Kylee Crable (Kameo's daughter)
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