We celebrated Dan's 32nd birthday on Friday and the boys enjoyed the party. Well, Austin did. It was just the four of us, but that has left some much appreciated extra cake and ice cream for mom and dad! Both boys are getting big. As of Wednesday, Jan. 23, Austin was 6 lbs. 4 oz. and Chase was 5 lbs. 3.5 oz. Austin is gaining an above average amount every week at this point and Chase is right on target. Most of the preemie clothes are getting packed up at this point, with only a few outfits that still fit. I'm hoping they stay in the "newborn" clothes for a little while so they get some use out of all their cute outfits.
I've decided that is just isn't natural to wake up in the middle of the night and feed two babies. But as awful as it feels, I really can't complain because most of the time, it's every three hours. That at least gives us about two hours of sleep at a time.
As the boys have grown, so have their voices. Each has a very distinct cry. Austin's is mature and rather controlled, while Chase's cry is by far more demanding. Their cries seem to be reflective of their personalities, as Austin is a bit more laid back and patient. If Chase wants something or if he is annoyed, he's going to let you know.
VISITATION UPDATE: We will be accepting HEALTHY visitors starting in February. If you want to come meet the boys, we ask you to give us a call or send an email and together, we should be able to find a time and date that works. Weekends are best, but if you are local, an evening could work as well. You should expect to stay for about an hour and wash your hands often. If we learned anything from our stay in the NICU, it's that hand washing is the single most effective weapon against spreading germs. So help us all stay healthy and wash your hands! If you have children, they can come along, but please prepare them for a look but don't touch approach. We'll be a lot less neurotic about this once winter has passed and everyone is less germy.
Well, that's it for now. Off to another feeding session!
