One day old

By On November 24, 2010 · 28 Comments

At this point, we’re creeping up on two days old, but since I didn’t intend to update today, and it’s currently 1:30 a.m. EST, that’s where we’re at.

  • I’m on my iPod Touch in bed, so I hope this works. It’s been a while since I wrote HTML, but I think this is the bullet code. Here goes nothing.
  • I’m in bed because I fell asleep praying for Toby, Eleanor and Callista and woke in time to request my pain meds.
  • I’m feeling great and am up and walking. I haven’t walked more than just around the room because being on my feet more than a few minutes makes my incision start to sting, but the more I’m up, the better and steadier I feel.
  • Toby has made huge strides since his debut. He was on room air for a bit today but then bumped back to 25 percent oxygen (room air is 21 percent). He started phototherapy tonight for the start of jaundice, but he’s resting so peacefully under his billi lights. I think we have a future sunbather. He is an amazingly strong little man.
  • Speaking of strong, Eleanor and Callista continue to set wonderful examples for their big brother. Eleanor is the strongest, the doctors say, but Callista beat them all and had her bubble CPAP removed tonight. We hope she can keep it off. The girls are also showing the start of jaundice and may start phototherapy soon, depending on their morning test results.
  • Rob was able to help care for Toby and Eleanor today. He took Toby’s temperature, assisted in his diaper change and helped reposition and tuck Toby into his little nest of blankets and pillows. Eleanor had her care next, so Rob jumped in and took her temperature, washed her face, changed her (poopy!) diaper and helped reposition and nestle her into her cozy blankets. He did it all with such expertise that you would never know it was his first diaper-changing experience EVER. Also? He did it all with a big smile on his face. Watching him love his role as Daddy simply melts my heart.
  • I’m holding off on helping with care until I’m much more steady. Rob is doing an amazing job of stepping up and taking both our share of the work while I heal and make that magical milk we’re building a stash of.
  • I think that’s about it, aside from a photo that just turns me into a puddle of goo, taken while Rob was positioning and changing Eleanor’s blankets:

    • Good night!

     
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    28 Responses to One day old

    1. Jessica says:
      November 24, 2010 at 2:09 am

      <3

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    2. Becca says:
      November 24, 2010 at 2:17 am

      Gah so precious! Thinking of you often & praying for strength for you and those babies!

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    4. Mariluh says:
      November 24, 2010 at 6:26 am

      One day old! Thank you for the update, keep healing and get strong. I’ve said it before, you and your babies are superstars! :)

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    5. Gina says:
      November 24, 2010 at 6:44 am

      So happy they are doing well! Glad you are too!! :-)

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    6. Melissa says:
      November 24, 2010 at 7:04 am

      love, love, love.

      so happy for you guys!

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    7. Lauren says:
      November 24, 2010 at 7:06 am

      OH my goodness, Callista = Super Preemie! Eleanor and Tobias too! A 28 weeker on 21%?? woah. you made strong babies

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    8. melora says:
      November 24, 2010 at 7:20 am

      I’m so glad they’re doing well! They’re amazing! No CPAP and room air??? Crazy strong babies! I wish them (and you) continued success!

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    9. Angel says:
      November 24, 2010 at 7:35 am

      I love the updates. I love ET & C, and I’m so happy for you and Rob.

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    10. Alena says:
      November 24, 2010 at 8:00 am

      Love!! I love all of this so much more than I can express in words!!

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    11. Cole says:
      November 24, 2010 at 8:17 am

      Woot, woot! Way to go, babies! Mommy and I are so happy for all of you – so MUCH to be thankful for this year!

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    12. pinkflipflops says:
      November 24, 2010 at 8:26 am

      😉 all of this good news has me in tears. love it!

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    13. sarah says:
      November 24, 2010 at 8:37 am

      Love you and your sweet babes!! Rob is adorable with the babies!

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    14. Lisa says:
      November 24, 2010 at 8:50 am

      They sound like amazing, strong, fighter babies!

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    15. liz says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:02 am

      … i remember those first couple of days… recovering… visiting the nicu…

      we are praying for you all… strength and health and hope.

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    16. Suzanne @ pretty*swell says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:07 am

      Thank you for the update! Such resilient little ones. And I LOVE those toes! Keep resting, mama.

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    17. Suz B says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:25 am

      Happy tears at my desk right now reading this! Thanks for the update. Such precious toes too! :)

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    18. Kara Fitzjarrald says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:34 am

      Watching my hubby change the first diaper is something I will never forget. precious.

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    19. Tiffany @ Mom Nom says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:45 am

      Loads of prayers still coming in. LOVE the updates!

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    20. Susan says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:45 am

      That is amazing they are doing so well! And the proud daddy moments… there is nothing like it. So happy for you guys and continuing to think good thoughts!

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    21. TwicetheSparkle says:
      November 24, 2010 at 10:54 am

      Thank you for the update! I’m praying for the 5 of you and thinking of you around the clock. <3

      (I can't see the picture! GAH!)

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    22. manymanymoons says:
      November 24, 2010 at 11:04 am

      Sounds like your family is made up of a bunch of troupers. Good for all of you!!

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    23. Therese says:
      November 24, 2010 at 11:05 am

      I am so happy for strong babies!!!

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    24. jen says:
      November 24, 2010 at 11:42 am

      thinking of you often and sending lots of love and good thoughts your way. Go babies! :)

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    25. Jennifer S. says:
      November 24, 2010 at 1:20 pm

      look at that wittle bitty foot! so precious!

      such strong little fighter/ninja babies you have!!

      so happy for you all.

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    26. heather says:
      November 24, 2010 at 2:26 pm

      you have such beautiful babies! I am so thrilled for you that they are so healthy and strong. And those sweet little baby feet did indeed make me all gooey. Congrats!

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    27. Curbsideprophet says:
      November 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm

      Too cute, what a great picture.

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    28. Miranda says:
      November 24, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      Those tiny little baby toes! ZOMG!

      So glad your babes are doing well.

      Reply

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