Tuesday, December 3- Two more coming home!

Dear Bundles of Joy,

So today I went to the hospital to see you two, Adeline and Rush. The nurse said to expect you guys to be home by the end of the week.

However, around 4pm I received a phone call and the doctor that was making rounds said that you two would be coming home TONIGHT! What?! This was totally unexpected! Baba and I rushed to collect the things we needed to go get you guys.

I barely had time to process this and thought to call dad, but he was already on a plane to come home. I thought since I was so caught off guard, that it'd be fun to surprise dad as well. When he got home from the airport we were feeding Audrey. He wanted to cuddle you, Audrey so he took you. He was so excited that you were actually home! He couldn't believe it! Little did he know that the other 2 were home too. I said he should probably put Audrey down in her bed and when he walked into the room, he saw you two there in your beds! He stopped walking and was so surprised! He kept saying "what?! They're home?" YAY!

We are excited to have you all at home but it is still a little nerve-wracking! Here's to a crazy night!

We love you,
Mom and Dad

Monday, December 2, 2017

Dear Bundles of Joy,

I was a little more tired than usual since Audrey was home last night ;)

Adeline and Rush- I was able to go to your 2pm feeding today. You both are still in open bassinets and are doing well with your temperatures. The nurse said both of you had a little bit of reflux showing since they put your beds level/ flat. Other than that, you both are doing well and talks of coming home relatively soon are still in "talks". We can't wait until you join us all at home!

Love,
Mom

Sunday, December 1, 2017- First one coming home!

Dear Bundles of Joy,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I can't believe that 2016 is already over. The pregnancy with you guys went by so quickly! Everyone would say " I bet you can't wait to get these guys out of you" or "You're probably so done with being pregnant' or "I bet it's going by so slowly for you". But, actually, I loved being pregnant. I had waited to be pregnant for so long that I loved knowing I finally was. I don't think I enjoyed it so much in the fact that I was constantly worrying about you guys, but I did feel so blessed. We were also always "looking to the next milestone" so I felt like time went quickly- 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 20 weeks, 24 weeks, etc. Each time we made it to another milestone, I would thank Heavenly Father for that blessing that you guys were growing and healthy.

Today also started 2017 with a bang... with many firsts in the hospital:

Adeline- You ate your whole bottle again! You did well in your open bassinet too! The nurse even said that you would probably be coming home by the end of this week! What?! I can't believe it. This was shocking- but I guess you are doing so well :)

Rush- When we arrived at the hospital, your isolette was open. The nurse said you didn't need the temperature regulation anymore. You also ate all of your bottle- so impressive! Right after your feeding you had like 3 HUGE burps. Baba and I laughed so hard- such a little man haha. By the time we left, the nurse had set up your bassinet! No more isolette for you! What?! She also mentioned that YOU would be coming home by the end of this week too and to bring your car seat in tomorrow so that you could do your car seat test!

Audrey- YOU CAME HOME TODAY!!! It was so weird walking out of the hospital with you! I felt sad that we were leaving your siblings behind, but with the news that they might be home by the end of this week made it more manageable. On the drive home I couldn't stop looking at you. You were so cute, sleeping in your car seat. When we got home Jiji was laughing in amazement with how tiny and cute you are. We fed you and put you down. You ate fairly well. During one time at night, you were moving your hands free from the swaddle and I let you grab my pinky finger. You held on tight and squeezed it periodically. Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought about how blessed we are. We are so lucky to finally have all you guys and I love you all so much already. You slept and ate all you needed to for your first night home. You are so easy-going. Even when you woke up so hungry and opening your mouth so wide, you weren't crying. You just shook your head around hoping a bottle would be put in there. After you ate and burped, you would have the cutest smiley/ content face. It is so fun to watch. I hope the others transition as well as you have this night.

Wow! You kids are already impressing me with how much progress you've made in such a small amount of time. I love you so much! <3

Love, 

Mom

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Dear Bundles of Joy,

Today was a rainy day. Baba and I ran around getting some last minute supplies we'll need if Audrey ends up coming home tomorrow. It was my first time going to a store since being put on bedrest and having my c-section... it was weird haha!

Today you guys are 10 days old! And it is New Year's Eve! We can't wait until all of you are home and we are in our new routine.

Adeline- You were in an open bassinet! We were totally shocked! They didn't say anything yesterday about doing this. You also ate your WHOLE BOTTLE when I fed you! We didn't have any left to put in your NG tube! I was so proud of you! You are making such great progress. I think you heard that Audrey is coming home and you don't want to be too far behind ;)

Rush- My Rushy boy- You weren't under the phototherapy lights anymore! You are doing so good and fighting so hard to grow. You didn't eat too much from your bottle, but you were awake the longest I have ever seen. Your eyes were wide and looking around and listening to all the other babies in the room cry. Baba was able to hold you while you finished your feed in the feeding tube and you had a big poop by the end of it haha; Dad (once again) would be proud that you are "all boy".

Audrey- You did well in an open bassinet over the night and are still on track to be coming home tomorrow, January 1st! You have a "car seat test" later tonight to make sure your stats stay where they should and you can breathe while being in the car seat for 90 minutes. The doctor says you should easily do well, so we'll see. We are excited to have you home and get adjusted to "real life".

Love,
Mom

Friday, December 30, 2016

Dear Bundles of Joy,

Dad came into town late last night! So, today we obviously spent all the time we could with you! We love you so much. Dad kept saying over and over how all he could do while he was away working was think of you guys. He kept saying how cute you guys all are, in your own different way. We are so in love.

Dad was able to feed all 3 of you during the first feeding we stayed for (we stayed for 2 feedings). I loved watching him as he stared into your eyes with such love and excitement. He is so proud of how hard you all are fighting to grow, eat, and come home.

Adeline- I was able to do skin-to-skin with you Adeline. You were knocked out and seemed so comfortable lying there on me. I loved that time with you. I kept waking you up because I was laughing at how "milk drunk" you looked. Your eyes would roll back and you would smirk and raise your eyebrows and make such funny faces! Adeline, you are continuing to suck so much better than before. We can see a huge difference from just a couple days ago. Dad and I also think it is so funny that you play with your bottle with your tongue instead of sucking sometimes. You also open your mouth real wide and shake your head from left to right like a little birdy looking for a worm. It is so funny.

Rush- Rushy boy, you were still under the phototherapy lights. Hopefully tomorrow you'll be out from under them! When dad was burping you, you burped so loud! Dad was proud and I was laughing so hard. You're already being such a "boy".

Audrey- Audrey, I was able to feed you during the 2nd feeding we stayed for. You are a superstar when it comes to eating. BIG NEWS FOR THE DAY is that you are in an open bassinet, Audrey! We were so surprised! The nurse and doctor also said that you could be coming home on January 1st!!! We are so excited, scared, and overwhelmed with this news! :)

Dad has to leave town again tonight and is already talking about how he can't wait to come back to see you guys. He is a great dad already!

Love,
Mom and Dad