Tommy and Liam are doing very well. I was starting to get frustrated for a few days as it didn't seem like anything was getting any better. But they turned a corner and both are starting to regulate their own temperature better and are beginning to gain more weight. After that one night that Tommy nursed so well, we hadn't had a repeat of that until last night. Now I need to see if I can get it to continue, but I think it will. Next I need to work with Liam, but he's still been very sleepy the past few days and I think it's because he's working hard to gain weight and regulate his temperature. Liam is now off the pulse-oximeter and the temperature lead to the isolette, so he now has the same number of wires that Tommy has. I'm thinking it still might be another two weeks at least before they come home since they haven't transitioned yet to an open crib.
I'm also feeling pretty good as I got "back to the mat" yesterday. I was very kind to myself, but it felt very good to get into Triangle Pose and Downward Dog as well as my other favorite poses. Very relaxing and it felt so good to stretch!!!
And last but not least, yesterday was Phoebe's last day of school. We took her out to Friendly's for dinner and then went to visit the boys. Today is the first day of her Freestyle skating class and back to her private ice skating lessons, both on the same day. So I'll be spending the afternoon at the ice skating rink with a break to McD's for dinner in between.
And it's a rainy, dreary day here in PA today. I'll want to make sure I bring an umbrella when I go to the hospital this morning. I wonder if I can fit into a pair of jeans yet? Probably not.
I'm also feeling pretty good as I got "back to the mat" yesterday. I was very kind to myself, but it felt very good to get into Triangle Pose and Downward Dog as well as my other favorite poses. Very relaxing and it felt so good to stretch!!!
And last but not least, yesterday was Phoebe's last day of school. We took her out to Friendly's for dinner and then went to visit the boys. Today is the first day of her Freestyle skating class and back to her private ice skating lessons, both on the same day. So I'll be spending the afternoon at the ice skating rink with a break to McD's for dinner in between.
And it's a rainy, dreary day here in PA today. I'll want to make sure I bring an umbrella when I go to the hospital this morning. I wonder if I can fit into a pair of jeans yet? Probably not.
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Glad that the boys are doing well. It doesn't feel like summer yet -weather-wise- here in Chicago either!!
Yoga, already? Wow. I'm 10 months postpartum and hadn't even considered it. :P
I hope you, Phoebe and the entire family have a great summer break!
It's actually good to hear you voice your frustration, because I've often wondered how mothers with babies still in the NICU etc. deal with the emotions of having them there, and with the baby's progress or lack there of.
That being said, I am happy you are now seeing progress with the boys and I pray and hope it continues and they grow healthy and strong and will be home very soon.
With your DD's end of school year, seems like you'll be having an extra hand around during the rest of your leave.
All the best for the summer, sounds like a fun time to have your hands full :o).
Best wishes,
Anna
I am so glad to hear that the boys are progressing. Looking forward to hearing more!
Thanks for your comment on the nursery! We live in an old house, so when we moved in those hardwoods were buried under light green carpet...it was a nice surprise for sure!
And by the way, you look FABULOUS in that bikini shot. You will be back in your jeans in no time.