Isolation

So the boys got moved to isolation.  They have eye infections, so they are in a private room to prevent the spreading of infections.  I love the private room because it has its own bathroom and a couch, so Jett can come visit and hang out.  He finally got to see his brothers outside of the box.  Unfortunately we have to wear gowns and gloves so we look so attractive.

Jett will look up from his "DORA BOOTS" to take a peek at his sweet brother Jager.

 

OH all you do is lay there?  Back to my show.

Thats the baby mommy?  He kept pointing at him it was cute.

Thats whats going on with the boys today!

This is my dad holding baby Boston, this is a few days ago

Babies

Jager is on the Left, Boston on the Right

Moving

Not us, the babies. I woke up this morning to the phone call that the boys were being transferred to rockyview today, which is the hospital MUCH closer to our house.

When I got to their new home Boston had his Iv out and nasal prongs out. Both boys had their feeding tubes removed. It was weird to see them with no wires. Without them you can see just how tiny they are. They are exceeding expectations every day and I am amazed at all they accomplish in their little lives.

I feel such a peace when I visit the boys. There is not a lot to do except hold a baby. I feel so calm around them, all of my worries can fall away and I just have to worry about holding them, looking at their cute faces, and relaxing. The spirit around them calms my soul.

I will post more pictures tomorrow. I am so grateful for everyone's help and prayers for our family. It means so much to us.

Jett-Ism's

Funny things Jett has said lately:

After asking for a juice box 1000 times by 8am.  

"Mom it makes me feel better"

After moving him off my lap,

 "Mom stop wiggling"

After placing his football on the ground.  

"I want to kick a soccer ball"

This kid cracks me up.  I am amazed at the things he says every day.

Progress

When I went to visit last night Jager had his nasal prongs out.  

I guess he decided to pull them out and when he was breathing fine without them they 

decided to leave him like that!  Way to show those nurses whose boss little guy.

 

Jett was super tired when we were about to leave so we decided to take him with us.

Boston is doing well.  He is tolerating his feeds MUCH better and gaining weight.  His nasal prongs are in and he is doing really well.  He has a peripheral IV instead of the deep nasty one his brother has because they are both doing so well they will hopefully be off them in a day or two.  

I got to hold them both together which was fun and terrifying at the same time.  Jager cuddled right into my arm but Boston wanted to lay his head into Jager's face which freaked him out.  Then he wanted to lay sideways and NOT up and down, so his squirming made me a bit nervous since I only had one hand!  OH a sign of things to come.

I heard mention of transferring them to Rockyview soon, which is WAY better for me because its so much closer to home and I can visit for longer.  I love all the nurses I have had (with the exception of one) and would be sad to leave where they are at, but half the travel time is HUGE.  

Jett is doing well, the first few days of me being home he wanted to sleep in my bed and always wanted me to hold him.  You could tell he didn't want me to leave and transitions are hard.  When I ask him to put his shoes on he freaks out.  He keeps asking for Grandma's House all the time.

Jager and Boston

Two little boys were rushed into this world Sunday morning.  The birth story will follow shortly but I thought I would update for those of you who haven't yet heard.

Twin A is Jager Brooks Berry and was born at 11:42 am weighing 2 lbs 14 oz

Twin B is Boston Michael Berry born at 11:44am weighing 2 lbs 12 oz.

They were born at 29 weeks 6 days gestation, so the major organs are developed, they just need to gain some weight and perfect their breathing.  

They are not on ventilators but they do have masks to bring more air closer to their noses so they can breath easier.  

They are fed gavage feedings which isn't a feeding tube but rather it uses gravity to feed them until they are old enough to suck and swallow.

Suck, Swallow, Breath is our new mantra!

 

Teeny tiny hands

 

This orange tube is what he eats with