Boys meet Boys!!

Last night Grayson and Asher got to meet their brothers (who are 5 days old and would have been 26 weeks if still in the womb)! Up until last night they had only seen some pictures and heard about them. When Micah showed Asher he said "they aren't real Daddy!". Micah told him to wait and watch and he would see them move...and sure enough they did and Asher was shocked! He also saw the diapers and thought they were so funny because they were so small! The nurses were so nice to the boys, trying to help them understand everything that was going on with their brothers. They changed Sky's poopie diaper and the boys were so grossed out!

Meeting Keller!	Diapers are FUNNY!!
Meeting Sky	Nurses chatting with the boys!

As I mentioned before Keller is off the ventilator and is now on a CPAP machine (sleep apnea mask). He is working really hard to breathe on it and we're hoping this gets easier for him. Every little position change, new tube, etc is harder for Keller to take because he's doing more on his own now. Last night he got a PICC line. This is used to draw blood, give medicine, etc. This line was originally put through the umbilical cord, but now they are putting in a more permanent line. He's on his tummy now all cuddled up. He was also practicing sucking and opened his mouth so Shelly could see his little tongue. Notice below on Keller's arm...it's Micah's wedding band. It really puts in perspective how TINY these little boys are!

Keller with no breathing mask

Keller with wedding band

Sky got a new bed. He was in the one he was transported to upon delivery. They turned down the amount of oxygen he was getting and he's tolerating that well! He received his PICC line last night. The boys all together are eating about 2oz per day. The nurses are using breast milk for their feedings, which goes through a tube in their tummy. Shelly got them new mommy scented blankies. They are little squares of fabric that Shelly will tuck into her shirt to pick up her scent. Then they put the fabric in with them really close to their heads! This is supposed to help confort them and Shelly really loves that! She said it feels really good to be able to provide nourishment and comfort to her baby boys. Last night Sky was getting his diaper changed and he was getting upset and flailing around. Shelly was able to put her hands above him to create a barrier and he calmed right down. His little toes uncurled and his body relaxed. It was a special moment for Shelly!

Skyler with Micah's wedding band	Shelly calming Sky
Proud and happy momma!	Asher with a bear, who he named "Cougar"

It was a good evening and things are still progressing! The boys were excited to meet their brothers and we all look forward to the day when they will all be home together. Asher found a bear and decided to name him Cougar in memory of their cat! The boys took the news pretty hard, but Micah found some pictures they had taken and is having them printed so they can create a Cougar wall so the boys will remember him!

Until next time!
-Auntie Kylah