Tonight we were able to hold our little ones skin to skin or also known as kangaroo holding. I held Rachel and Thomas held Haley. We used a Zak's Sack to help hold them secure. A zak sack is a wrap that zips up. Rachel tolerated it well and just slept the whole time. Haley wasn't sure what to think of it, but we will continue to hold her skin to skin to get her used to it. Its such a wonderful feeling to be able to hold my babies so close. This is another exciting step forward. The doctor even said that they are going to start weaning the girls cpap settings in preparation to transition to nasal cannula. It will be so exciting to get them on the nasal cannula. They continue to make wonderful progress. We hope they continue in this direction. We love our girls so very much and are so proud of them.
An update on Haley's eyes. Dr. Coats checked her eyes this morning to see how things were going. He said there was a little less haziness and it looks like her eyes are slowly improving. He will check her again on Tuesday (11/10).
Mommy holding Rachel skin to skin
Haley loves her pacifier.
your post made me cry. it really shows how much you have had to endure that you have had to bear not holding your tiny babies against your own skin for 3 so very long months. i am so proud of you, two people i have never met yet respect more than anything. all our strongest prayers and kindest thoughts are sent your way. shirley, finn, joshua and francesca..
ReplyDeleteI cry tears of joy and amazing hopes and desires for only the best to be in the future for you, Thomas, Haley and Rachel.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for your family. The girls will really thrive now as skin to skin is the best. I know you have enjoy ever little step they make, as we enjoy reading your post and seeing pictures. What a blessing after the trials of your faith.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! Please keep the updates coming. We check in every day and share in the joy of your girls getting stronger.
ReplyDeleteGood night from Australia..... the land where kangaroo cuddles originated!
Kangarooing is GREAT especially for them!! Try to do it as much as the girls can tolerate it...it really helps!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to finally be able to snuggle your little ones so close! That is such an amazing feeling! I am so excited for the day that you have pictures of them with nothing but the cannulas! (Of course, more excited to read that they're coming home-but I know it's one step at a time) I am in awe of your faith and the strength of your girls. You are all such amazing examples!
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Christina McKinney
What wonderful way to begin my weekend! Thanks for sharing. Amanda, you look beautiful holding Rachel. Both girls are looking so big! I'm very happy to know that Haley's eyes are improving and they will soon start the transition to nasal cannula. Believe, the girls ARE close to going home. I am very proud of all of you. All my love, Claudia
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so wonderful to be able to hold your sweet babies skin to skin. I hear that is so good for them!
ReplyDeleteYay for kangaroo care! It's lovely, all around!
ReplyDeleteThats probably such a new sensory experience for them, but so good for them. I bet they enjoyed that (and of course I know how much you and Thomas enjoyed it!).
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful experience! then from cpcp to canula then room air! Time moves right along. i am so happy for the good moments - goodness knows you've had enough of the others... hopefully Haley's eyes will continue to improve. i giggle when i see her pacifier - its nearly as big as she is ;-)
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Erma Carlisle, Midvale, Utah
What a wonderful post. The girls are taing such wonderful steps forward now. Your faith is an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing Amanda you look so happy getting to snuggle your little girl.
ReplyDeleteSo glad the girls are doing so well. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the little rolls on Haley's arms. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of the above comments - especially Gram's about the pacifier! How cute and funny it is. We continue to pray that things move ahead at full steam, even though it is baby steps steam. We have fallen in love with your precious family. I already loved your parents, Thomas and you are right up there with them. Love from Salt Lake City!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO for Kangaroo care, that was one of my favorite moments w/ my children while they were in the NICU. I loved holding them skin to skin. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing how far your kiddos have come. Keep it up girls!!!!
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