Co-bedding

The girls graduated to the step down NICU today, and are now being co-bedded. They look so cute together and seem very happy to have each others company again. Ginger is now breathing completely unassisted. Daisy still has her nasal cannula, but should be off it in the next few days. They both are very close in size and are definitely going to be hard to tell apart. Their hair looks to be strawberry blonde and wavy, but it might be to early to tell.

Here I am making a silly face, but I just love getting to hold the babies. This is first time that I got to hold more than one at a time and it was very nice. They look so cute in their little hats.

Here is Brian holding Daisy. She really loves being held, but is not really sure what to make of the chest hair.

Edison was having a harder day today, so we did not get to hold him. He had to have his PIC line replaced since the first one did not make it all the way to his heart. His tummy was bothering him a little bit and making him uncomfortable, but we did get to visit him and he held on to Brian's finger for a long time. We are looking forward to him feeling better so that he can move upstairs with his sisters.

Skin to skin

Megan got to hold all three babies "skin to skin". Both the babies and Megan seemed to like it a lot.

Everyone is still doing great. One of our Nurses said we have perfect preemies. We got the results of our echo. All three have closed PDA's. Feedings are going good, and we finally have breast milk for them.

Megan holding Ginger.

Daisy holding her pacifier

Megan holding Edison skin to skin

new pictures

Here is a new picture of Edison.

he got his CPAP off this morning, and is doing well. he is on a nasal cannula that adds a little air pressure when he breathes. he is currently getting room air through his cannula. he also has a NG tube, and has been getting small amounts of formula every few hours.

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Here is Daisy with Megan's hand.

she also has her CPAP off, and is on a cannula on room air. and is on the same feeding schedule. she is doing great, and likes to be held.

Here is Ginger with no CPAP or cannula.

she is doing very good, and just got taken off her CPAP. she seems to be awake more than the others, and she is very active.

14 hours old

I'm adding a little video of all three babies. they are all breathing room air, but are using a CPAP to assist with respiration. it makes it hard to see their faces, but they might get off the CPAP tomorrow because everyone is doing so well.

Birthday x 3

It finally happened.

1/23/09 at 11:07 PM Megan delivered. Everything went perfect. We had a huge team for the delivery and initial care of our babies. It went fast and very smooth. A big thanks to Dr Nelson, and the other masked individuals in the room. I don't think it could have gone better. all three are healthy, and seem very unhappy to be out in the world.

So now we have 3 amazing little people we are responsible for.

Edison - 3lbs 13oz

Daisy - 2lbs 13oz

Ginger - 2lbs 9oz

Please, Do Not Disturb!

Its Time!
or at least that is what we think. Our Perinatologist said that now seems to be the right time for delivery. No problems, just some recent increasing in cervical dilation, and steady contractions. We have a lot to do so I need to go. We will be busy for the next few days, so don't be surprised, or offended, if you don't hear from us for a few.
wish us luck.

More Belly Pictures

Here are some more scary pictures of my giant belly!

31 Weeks

A Belly Full of Babies

We have reached 31 weeks and are still hanging in there. I have had a lot of contractions with a few days that we worried would be "the day". I am now taking both Nifedipine & Terbutaline around the clock to keep the contractions under control, so I have not been feeling very well at all. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes. We will let everyone know when the babies arrive.

30 Weeks

Very, Very Pregnant!!

We have reached 30 weeks and things are definitely getting a lot harder. I've had to have terbutaline 3 times this past weeks and I'm afraid the end is drawing near. The babies are all doing very well and the outlook is very good regarding 30 week multiples. I have been sleeping a lot more lately and am not really feeling up to talking much, so sorry for being a loner. We will update everyone if anything changes.