Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A New Adventure
Sometimes I don't think people realize how different life is raising preemies. People think I'm totally crazy cakes. But, my babies are healthy and growing so I must be doing something right. Dr M gave us the go ahead to lift some of the girls restrictions. He told me and I quote "You need to stop being a hermit". I laughed and his words rang through my head the entire drive home. So a week and a half after that discussion I decided it was time for a outing. A cautious, uneventful, germ-free outing. To say I was nervous is a understatement. So on this beautiful 75 degree sunny Sunday we loaded up for a late afternoon lunch at Logans. My requirements were 1.) We had to sit outside away from other people. Period. This was not up for discussion. 2.) No gremlins (ages 2-5) were too be within a 50 ft radious of us at anytime. 3.) If someone even had the idea of approaching me and the girls they were taking their safety into their own hands.
So armed with Lysol wipes and a bad attitude we casually enjoyed a late lunch with the family. I can't say I didnt have fun. No one else was outside. No one looked our way much less got close to us. They had 0 exposure to anyone else so I can officially say WE DID IT!
Now don't go getting all excited friends. I don't plan on this being a routine. I still plan on being on lockdown until April. It was just too pretty and warm to stay inside. Dr M outlined what we should and should not do and of course I have amended the "rules". Hermit=healthy and I am okay with that :)
So armed with Lysol wipes and a bad attitude we casually enjoyed a late lunch with the family. I can't say I didnt have fun. No one else was outside. No one looked our way much less got close to us. They had 0 exposure to anyone else so I can officially say WE DID IT!
Now don't go getting all excited friends. I don't plan on this being a routine. I still plan on being on lockdown until April. It was just too pretty and warm to stay inside. Dr M outlined what we should and should not do and of course I have amended the "rules". Hermit=healthy and I am okay with that :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
E is Very Very Extraordinary!
Took the girls to our bi-weekly pediatrician appointment today! Boy did we get great news!
Abigail is 9lbs 11oz and 22 inches long! She sounds great and Dr G said she was starting to teethe! Her development is AHEAD of where it needs to be! She is measuring about 4-6 weeks behind her actual age! Keep in mind folks, she should be 15 weeks behind! We are starting baby food this week! I'm very excited however Im sure that will fade quickly when Im scraping sweet potatoes off the ceiling!
Adalynn is 10lbs 7oz and 22 inches! Big girl! Dr G said she was really teething which might explain the clingy/fussy spells she has been having at night! She is also measuring ahead just like her sister. We also don't go back to see Dr G until their 9 month check-up (whoa baby).
Words cannot express how amazed and blessed I am by my girls development! The Lord has truly touched this family and protected us from so much. I love watching them grow! Motherhood is the best gift I have ever been given!
Abigail is 9lbs 11oz and 22 inches long! She sounds great and Dr G said she was starting to teethe! Her development is AHEAD of where it needs to be! She is measuring about 4-6 weeks behind her actual age! Keep in mind folks, she should be 15 weeks behind! We are starting baby food this week! I'm very excited however Im sure that will fade quickly when Im scraping sweet potatoes off the ceiling!
Adalynn is 10lbs 7oz and 22 inches! Big girl! Dr G said she was really teething which might explain the clingy/fussy spells she has been having at night! She is also measuring ahead just like her sister. We also don't go back to see Dr G until their 9 month check-up (whoa baby).
Words cannot express how amazed and blessed I am by my girls development! The Lord has truly touched this family and protected us from so much. I love watching them grow! Motherhood is the best gift I have ever been given!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Busy Week
Mommy has here plate full this week. Housework is piling up and I have 2 little princesses that don't leave me much time. Laundry or cuddles? Cuddles win everytime. I have a Footprints ministry meeting tonight! I'm so excited about becoming the Huntsville Chapter Coordinator for Footprints. I'm looking forward to meeting NICU families and spreading His Word. Tuesday night I have the March of Dimes kickoff party where I will be speaking and telling my girls amazing story!
Abby and Addy are holding their head's up so well these days. They are eating 5oz bottles every 4 hours and we started rice cereal from a bowl on Saturday. They LOVE it! Abby did have some sort of virus on Friday. We took her to Dr Gunter and all RSV and flu tests came back negative. Praise God! At least I now have snotty nose and fever under my hat and may not be as scared next time.
Also, if you havent gotten with me yet PLEASE consider donating and getting out to walk on April 16 for March for Babies. March of Dimes research brings babies home!
In His Grace,
Clayli
Abby and Addy are holding their head's up so well these days. They are eating 5oz bottles every 4 hours and we started rice cereal from a bowl on Saturday. They LOVE it! Abby did have some sort of virus on Friday. We took her to Dr Gunter and all RSV and flu tests came back negative. Praise God! At least I now have snotty nose and fever under my hat and may not be as scared next time.
Also, if you havent gotten with me yet PLEASE consider donating and getting out to walk on April 16 for March for Babies. March of Dimes research brings babies home!
In His Grace,
Clayli
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
As If you don't already know...
On August 17, 2010 our lives were forever changed by the very early arrival of our twin daughters. Abigail and Adalynn weighed 1lbs3oz (545 grams) and 1lbs4oz (555 grams). We were in the NICU at UAB for 108 days. We came home on December 2, 2010.
That is obviously a condensed version. Most people who will be reading this blog know our story but I will be more than happy to go into further detail. Just shoot me a email.
I'm not sure why I thought my pregnancy/birth would be normal. Nothing in my life has ever been "normal". I had "made-for-tv" dreams of how my pregnancy would play out. That I would naturally deliver healthy, big, twin girls. We would come home 48-72 hours later without monitors, medicines, or weekly doctor visits. But that was not in His plan for us. He saw bigger things. I still struggle with what could have been. What if I could take my girls to Target or the park? Go to a Mommy's Morning Out perhaps? But listen closely because this is what MATTERS- None of that matters. Why you may wonder?
They are alive. They are with me-everyday. They are starting to smile, giggle, babble, and get bigger right before my eyes. They love when their Daddy comes home and love morning cuddles with me. All the rest, well, that will come in time.
That is obviously a condensed version. Most people who will be reading this blog know our story but I will be more than happy to go into further detail. Just shoot me a email.
I'm not sure why I thought my pregnancy/birth would be normal. Nothing in my life has ever been "normal". I had "made-for-tv" dreams of how my pregnancy would play out. That I would naturally deliver healthy, big, twin girls. We would come home 48-72 hours later without monitors, medicines, or weekly doctor visits. But that was not in His plan for us. He saw bigger things. I still struggle with what could have been. What if I could take my girls to Target or the park? Go to a Mommy's Morning Out perhaps? But listen closely because this is what MATTERS- None of that matters. Why you may wonder?
They are alive. They are with me-everyday. They are starting to smile, giggle, babble, and get bigger right before my eyes. They love when their Daddy comes home and love morning cuddles with me. All the rest, well, that will come in time.
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