Here’s some pictures from Thursday!

Jaxen gained 10 grams, Owyn lost a few, but also finally got rid of a lot of meconium.  They’ve both had their IVs removed, so the only thing left is their feeding tubes which will stay in for a couple more weeks until they learn how to eat.  Both boys are still under the light for jaundice but they’ll re-test tomorrow.

Mommy finally got out of the hospital for a few hours today to see the pups at home and get some sunlight.  She also gave both boys baths today.  Photos here! http://1drv.ms/1tVCkgz

It’s taken a bit of time to update our blog, but the main reason is due to the lack of news to share!  They tell us we have “boring babies” but in a very positive way =).  The boys’ infection results came back this morning – negative!  They were taken off their antibiotics.  They’re also off their CPAPs since they were breathing room air and not needing any oxygen.  Today they will also most likely have their IVs removed since they’re almost up to full feeding levels.  They’re a little jaundice so they also each got bilirubin lights and some cool shades to protect their eyes from the blue light.  Also their food is being supplemented with extra protein as they are occasionally spitting up some of their meals, but not enough to cause any concern.

Mommy was officially discharged around lunch time today, so we’re no longer having to bounce back and forth between the NICU and her room which is great!  However, now that she no longer has a room, we unfortunately can no longer receive any flowers or balloons since they aren’t allowed in the NICU.

The doctors say the boys are doing so well they will most likely be transferred to “Level 2” NICU care which is for those who aren’t critical and in need of constantly close watch, so we may end up being moved across the street to the Texas Children’s West Tower which is the building that we stayed in during our time with Nathan and Kaleb two years ago.

The boys are being spoiled regularly spending plenty of “skin-to-skin” aka “Kangaroo care” time clung onto both of our chests.  This is also helping Mommy make even MORE milk which she’s already way ahead of the curve on!  By today or tomorrow we will no longer need to rely on donor milk.  Both the nurses and milk bank are quite impressed, especially considering it’s only day 3!

Owyn Glenn was born at 9:51am weighing in at 3lb 14oz and Jaxen Robert was born at 9:50am weighing in at 3lb 11oz.  The boys and mom are doing great!  Our total estimated time in NICU will be about 4 weeks, but depends on how well they behave!

Photos are at http://1drv.ms/1x9AyHq

Babies are doing great!  They are hooked up to monitors twice a day to track their heart beats and activity and they always pass.  They love to give the nurses a hard time by kicking the trackers off.  I warn each new nurse before she starts and sure enough she is back within 10 mins to put it back.  

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We have made it to 31 weeks!!  Now to make these boys behave until week 34 (Nov 19th).  So far they are behaving and are very happy. 

At least I am not on strict bed rest!! I can get up and about as much as I want.  I was so happy to hear that, but they won’t let me go shopping on the 3rd floor . 

We had an ultrasound this morning and the Doctor said everything looks good, we will have another one next week for their growth measurements. 

I am not liking being stuck in the hospital.  Wishing I could have my puppies up here with me to snuggle that would make things soooooooo much easier .  But they are in excellent hands with Aunt Patty and Aunt Shannon.  I just hope they don’t forget about their mommy.   

Well last night was a little rough.  I felt a few contractions and that wasn’t fun at all, but they checked and I wasn’t dilated which was a relief.  They gave me something for the pain and that helped a ton and I was finally able to get a few hours of sleep.  Then Baby B decided to lay on some nerves and caused a  TOOOOOOOOON of pain.  They did an ultrasound and he was just fine so they had me lay on my left side and gave me pain meds and then this mommy slept for hours!!!

I was given my second and last steroid shot to help the boys lungs in case they are born early.  I am no longer on any IVs or monitors 24/7 and can FINALLY eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I ate breakfast in record time today and already have my lunch order ready hehe.

Daddy is going to work for a little bit today and I’m just going to hang out here and cook these boys some more.

Baby A’s water broke around 2am this morning so we rushed down to the hospital (definitely a good time of day if you want to avoid some traffic, but equally as good if you want to see a crazy (drunk?!) driver doing a 360 on Highway 290 and ramming his back end into the cement barrier wall). Both babies are doing great and are quite active.  Mom hasn’t had any big labor pains and has been given the concoction of Magnesium Sulfate to make sure she doesn’t, as well as antibiotics to keep infection at bay since there’s less amniotic fluid protecting Baby A now.  Contractions are very slight, dilation is 0, and we’ll be living here for (hopefully) a few weeks baking ’em a little longer until they’re fully set up.  Mom’s being starved until further notice.  Aunt Jere and Betty stopped by for a visit, it was great to see them!

Boys are growing at a rapid pace now! Baby Boy A is 2lb 11oz and Baby Boy B is 2ib 14oz (average weight for twins at 28wks is 2lb 2oz)  They sure are loving their cheeseburgers and apples . 

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Time stamps of everything they measured to figure out their weight. 

TW B-Facial side view 2:30

TW A-Head measurement 4:30

TW A-Bone measurement 5:40

TW A- Belly measurement 6:05

TW A-Cord 6:20

TW A-Bone measurement 6:35

TW A-Heart w/4chambers 6:54

TW A-Kidneys 8:00

TW A-Still a proud boy 8:50

TW B-Head measurement 9:30

TW B-Arm bone measurement 10:40

TW B-Belly measurement 11:20

TW B-Cord 11:40

TW B-Still a Boy 12:10

TW B-Kidneys 12:45

TW B-Heart w/4chambers 13:00

3D 17:30-19:40

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it to our baby shower yesterday.  And a HUGE thank you to Shannon, Patty, and Ashton for throwing an amazing baby shower!!!

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