I'm sure there will be tons of back & forth that we can't even anticipate but yesterday after I posted, Spence & I went to the hospital and walked in and saw this:
I can't tell you how excited we were to see them all out of the isolettes! We knew it would be soon but we didn't think the next day! They also got their IV's out too! It was so great holding each of them without having to worry about pulling out something and being so careful with all their tubes. They all still have their feeding tubes but those are tiny so they don't get in the way very easily.
Yah babies! Go! They are all still working on feeding at this point which is our last criteria to master before they are released. They are doing okay but they're still getting half their feedings by their NG feeding tube. This may take some time but the nurses say that once they pick it up, it will be very quick to move along. I sure hope so - I'm so anxious to get them home - so is Spence. He's so cute with them - what a great dad already! The nurses always comment to me how sweet he is and what a good dad he is.
We also heard back about Jaxon's murmur - they were quick and did the echo cardiogram yesterday too. It is called a PFO or patent foramen ovale. It shouldn't cause any issues for him as a child or teen but as an adult, he may be more prone to migraines but unless there are other signs of heart issues, it shouldn't be an issue at all. However, it still scares us and we continue to pray that it will still close which his doctors are hoping for as well. His pediatrician will just monitor it for his first year and then we'll go from there. Sweet little boy! He amazes us everyday with his strong little body. We really hope it will just close ASAP.
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It was so good to see you! Thanks for chatting with me. Sorry I couldn't go with you last night, so wish I could have. I am so glad Jaxon's murmur is one that you don't have to worry TOO much about, though every parent will. We will keep him in our prayers. It is amazing how small they really look when they are in their little beds. We love you guys and are so happy for you! See you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYEAH! I was so happy to read this post. I am so glad they are all out of their isolettes and doing so well, I bet you both were so happy when you walked in and saw that. :) We will keep little Jaxon in our prayers and hope that his murmur closes up on its own and that it wont be an issue. You and Spencer are both amazing, those babies are lucky to have you both! GOOD LUCK!
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Summer! so great that they are doing so well! I will continue to pray for you all. Keeping my fingers crossed that you can take them home soon and that Jaxon's heart murmur won't be a big deal!
ReplyDeleteWay too go, I can tell you already they are all 3 doing better then my 2. Congrats Go Jaxon, Rio and Austin- keep up the good work. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! The PFO is not a huge issue, Brent (my hubby) has HIS closed last year..at age 56! He didn't even know he had it. They ususally do close up on their own and don't cause probs.
ReplyDeleteJust amazing and we are so happy for you!
Buffy Epperson
WAHOO!!! I remember the day my little Jack was put in a crib. Such a small thing to be so happy about! I was actually there when they were moving him into his crib. I couldn't have been happier. The eating was the last issue we had to deal with as well. That's what took us so long, but the nurses are right. . .as soon as he got it, he was home two days later. They looks o great, and I'm so happy for you two! We need pics of you guys holding them :)
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