It's Super Bowl Sunday and the boys (Chase - left, Austin - right) are resting up for the game. We're enjoying a quiet Sunday together in preparation for a week of excitement. Tomorrow is the boys official due date and to celebrate...drum roll...they're getting circumcized! Now what could be more exciting than that? I'm hoping I can get updated weights and lenghths tomorrow so we know exactly what they were on their original due date. As of this past Friday, Austin was 6 lbs. 12 oz. and Chase was 5 lbs. 12 oz.
The circumcision is tomorrow in Nashua and on Wednesday, we head back out to Lebanon for a repeat eye exam. Let's hope this one goes smoothly and that everyone keeps breathing. For those of you who hadn't heard, the last eye exam landed Austin back in the NICU for a night of observation because he had an apnea during the exam. Dan and I had to stay in the Birthing Pavilion with Chase. Needless to say, I'll never go to Lebanon again without a change of clothes in the car! It's really quite common for babies this age to experience apnea during the eye exam because it puts pressure on their vagus nerve (which makes you pass out). A metal speculum is used to hold their eyes open while the doctor takes several minutes to look inside each eye. The boys scream bloody murder the whole time and they come home with extremely bloodshot eyes. But, they're several weeks older now and we're hoping the fourth time is a charm. All we need the doctor to say is that their eyes are "mature" and then they're done. The only good part of Wednesday is that we get to stop by the NICU to visit some of our friends.
So, we're all ready to cheer the Pats to victory. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend. I'll write more later this week with an update on eyes.
2 comments:
Wow, they look bigger already. As the proud parent of a 5 month old I can say to you "Welcome to the world of midnight feedings!". One baby is tough, I can't imagine 2 but you will get through it. Lily has just started sleeping through the night. Get used to them only wearing their clothes a few times before they out grow them. Pretty soon you'll wish thaey stayed smaller longer. Lily is 16 lbs now and getting a little heavy to hold! - Paul McNamara
They are just so cute! I love the pics, and I really enjoy reading about the progress your little guys are making. I think of you both often!
sara dietrich
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