5 Days Old

Here's an update on our precious babies.  They are both off CPAP and breathing well on their own.  The doctors were worried about a possible infection because Mom's placenta tested positive for group-beta strep (that darn bacteria!).  But as of this morning, lab values are normal and there are no signs of infection in either baby.  They have been getting antibiotics just in case.  They have been moved to the "feeder-grower" side of the NICU which means they just need to learn how to eat and grow!  All in all, they are both doing fantastic.  Prayers are being answered and miracles are being witnessed.  It probably won't be too much longer until they are home with us.  Maybe a week, maybe two, but when they do come home, they will be pros at eating.  As for Reanna, she is doing better every day.  It was kind of a rough hospital stay and recovering from a C-section without narcotics to handle the pain has been a struggle.  But she is doing well and is able to get to the hospital twice a day to feed the babies.  Speaking of which, tonight both Samuel and Hazel nursed and did well!  Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.   

Happy Birthday!

The babies are here!  Samuel and Hazel were born on 11/13/11.  He was 5lb 9oz and 19 inches long.  She was 5lb 0oz and 18 inches long.  Being in the NICU has been stressful for us, but they are improving.

I look soooo cool!

Just before they were born

Samuel on a CPAP

Hazel on a CPAP

The swelling is because he just got off the CPAP

These are some big dogs

Not quite sure where Hazel's blonde hair came from

I finally got to hold Hazel for a few seconds

I love the mohawk

Finally mom gets her first hold of Hazel

Sleeping Hazel

I finally get to hold Samuel

Still pregnant!!!

Not much to write about because Sammy and Hazel have not been born yet!  They will be 35 weeks along on Thursday.  Maybe they'll be born on Friday... 11/11/11!  We'll just have to wait and see!