Starbucks for babies?

Another update from Shelly!


We had our first "team meeting" yesterday morning with everyone who works with Skyler and Keller. These meetings give us a chance to hear what everyone has to say about the twins progress and thankfully we will have a team meeting every Thursday. We feel so blessed that we get to sit down with everyone weekly and have our questions answered. So here is the break down from yesterday:

Sky: had a blood transfusion. He has only 2 oz. of blood in his entire body so every time they do a blood draw on him it's a big deal. The doctor said it's neither good or bad it's just part of being so little and Keller will probably need one too at some point. They decided to start treating his PDA as well. Apparently, he's ready to handle the treatment side effects. They have stopped his feedings for yesterday and today for his transfusion and PDA treatment so I'm preparing his favorite dishes for Saturday!
He'll have another head ultra sound next week. The doctor said the worst of the bleeding in the brain happens the first few days of life and Skyler's bleeding was low grade and they do not expect anymore to occur. So what they're watching for is how Sky's body handles the blood. And so far it looks good. Oh and I've now gone pro with changing Sky's poopy diapers. It's still thrilling and I can't wait for the days at home when I'm tired of changing all of the poo diapers these boys are destine to produce.

Keller: the doctor said that Mr. Keller is being a little lazy on the breathing and he wants to push him a bit more. They are planning on taking him off the vent next week and giving him a little caffeine to help him with his breathing. Just like his mama a little Starbucks is very motivating. Kell's PDA is a little louder but they are just keeping an eye on it while they focus on Sky's first.

So while all of this sounds a little bit crazy and overwhelming it is still all considered expected for babies so early.

The big boys are feeling so much better now that Micah and I are home every night. Asher promptly asks me for my daily NICU sticker each evening. He loves that they have a different colored dot on them each day. (Yesterday was red just incase you were wondering.) Both of the boys had their first snowboarding/ ski lesson last Friday and loved it. Gray is getting so good. It's amazing how far he has come from his first lesson last year. Ash did really well, too. Micah said he looked so cute out there in all of his gear. Although, Micah and his dad had to hide from him to keep him from ignoring his teachers while he ate snowballs. Once Daddy & Papa were out of sight he followed along with the class like he was supposed to. They are all looking forward to their guy time up on the mountain tonight.

Thanks for praying for all of our adorable, sweet, and amazing boys!
Lots of Love,
Shelly