Reese has been the strong one who pretty much tried to compensate for his little brother. I think he is the peacemaker and calming influence and even though he is bigger he wasn't quite as ready to come. We're so grateful for wonderful smart doctors, who confer with other wonderful specialists and then act on their plan. Reese has a blood clot in his leg that they are hoping to be able to dissolve. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Nate Jeffrey: He has been known as Baby B until this time. 2 pounds 2 oz. - 14 inches longThis is the little guy that caused the doctor to sprint into the room and announce that the babies were on their way. Previously his heart rate had been low, then high, then okay. He had reverse blood flow issues and just kept the doctors consulting and wondering. Monday afternoon his heart rate had been around 200 for an hour and things weren't calming down. Sara called Jason who was dutifully coaching at basketball practice. Jason made it to the OR with 30 seconds to spare. He is such a caring, concerned and loving husband and dad. We, as parents are so grateful for him. The "heating pad" on his head looked to be a 4X4 pad.
Oakley has been a trooper too. Last week when Sara was first in the hospital (again) he and I were riding home from the ball field, and he said, "I want to go home." I told him that we were going home. He said, "NO! I want to go home! Mom! Dad! I want to go home." He seemed so happy to sit next to Jason in the hospital chair and play games on his dad's phone, then talk to Sara and see that she was at the "docker." He has done pretty well all week long, but yesterday was another "I want to go home day" at Debbie's and then with Grandma Roberta. So in that way, "normal" will come soon, little buddy. Here's a picture of him at birth. We thought he was so little. He truly is the big brother. In about 2 1/2 months, Reese and Nate will look somewhat the same. You'll see.
Sara is looking forward to when things are back to normal. I'm thinking "normal" won't ever have quite the same meaning. We are so proud of her and Jason.
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Uh, my offer still stands. I left Sara a message that afternoon, and it was probably amidst all the excitement:)
Ironically, I had quite a long talk with a NICU nurse in my ward on Sunday all about little babies. We're praying for them!
Congrats on those precious babies. My prayers are with them and all of your family
oh, what sweet, sweet babies! my prayers are with your family.
Yay for an update. We are so glad the two cuties are doing well. We love you all!
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