Holy Moly 36 Weeks

I know I say this quite a bit, but it is so hard to believe the girls are 36 wks. While it doesn't feel like I just had them, it doesn't feel like it's been that long ago either. They are growing so much every day.

Abby is 4 lbs and 8 oz. She is still being weaned on her liter flow, but we don't want to rush her because she likes to do things in her own time. The docs keep saying she'll let us know when she's ready. They are starting to prepare her for going home in 2 or 3 wks, but that is no guarantee. If she has a spell, we will be set back about 5 days. We are introducing the bottle and nursing at almost every feeding, and she is doing quite well with this. Daddy had the honor on Father's Day of giving her her first bottle. He was so proud!!

Miss Emma is looking so good for having had surgery 5 days ago. Her bowels are waking up and pushing bile through. They put her ostomy bag on today so I will be learning how to do all of that stuff at some point. Today was the first time we've held her since the surgery, and I really cherish the time that I am able to hold my two sweet girls. Emma has gained and lost weight this week, but that is typical with surgery. I think it's starting to even itself out now. We are hoping that they will reintroduce feeds toward the end of the week. My fingers are crossed that all will go well.

To our sweet friends in the NICU...You will surely be missed. I had grown accustomed to our little visits over lunch when we could catch up on what was happening with our little ones. We've shared many laughs and many tears. Corinne and Jeremy thank you so much for helping us get through this difficult time. We will surely miss seeing you. Good luck and happy homecoming!!