Friday, January 4, 2008

Day 7 in the NICU

We are so happy to share that the babies have both been moved to the TCU (Transitional Care Unit). When we called to check on them this morning the nurse asked if we knew that they'd been moved. We didn't, so of course, this was great good morning news.

The TCU is a step down from NICU in that the treatment and care are not as intense. In TCU, Jermaine and I get to take care of the babies ourselves while they gain weight. The nurses only come in to check on us around feeding times to make sure all is well. They also pop in periodically throughout the day to support our new parenting experience. The really great thing about TCU is that we can stay here with the babies. We are keeping our room at the Ronald McDonald house though because the cot bed here is quite small.

Marshall took a bottle with 40 mL and guzzled it down. Roslind's biggest bottle today was 45 mL. They don't play when it comes to eating. They are one week today!!!

We're so glad to be able to be by their bedsides throughout the day and are even more excited to be able to care for them ourselves.

Auntie Tamara is coming to visit the twins tonight. They're so excited!!!

Some pics from today.

Mommy and Ros
Daddy and Marshall
How cute is that tiny face in that large hand?


We almost caught his smile on film.



Roslind's "socks" They're more like leggings, huh?

This hat is messing up my fade.
Cute as a whistle!!!
Mommy and Ros-again.
Hi everybody!!! My mommy can't believe I'm hers.


That's it for today. Daddy is becoming quite the photographer.

Prayer requests:
Grow, grow, grow!

10 comments:

Helen said...

Congratulations Roslind and Marshall on your big move to the TCU. Keep eating and growing you two - it'll make your mommy and daddy proud. And congratulations April and Jermaine on the birth of your two beautiful babies. We will keep all four of you in our prayers.

felecia said...
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felecia said...

I love seeing the pictures. Roslind's hair looks long enough for barrettes. (smile) Lots of them! :) I will have tons of barrettes waiting for her! :)

Dawn said...

HI April,
Sooooooo cute.
So glad to hear that your little angels are progressing.
Hugs,
Dawn, Resolve

Bea said...

Yes, he is becoming quite the photographer! Thanks for pics and updates.

Bea

Anonymous said...

HOW exciting they were moved! I'm so thrilled! They are making excellent strides I'm so happy for you guys--hopefully not too long and the next step of HOME will be here :)

Love & Hugs
Jennifer Gideon (Gagliardo)

DARLING said...

They're getting even more cuter. I'm soooo happy for you all. It's good to hear that the babies were moved out of NICU, next they'll be moving home. With all the love and prayers everyone has for you and your precious ones they'll grow like clifford the big red dog (hopefully you know the part). For now I wish you all the best and will continue to pray for the babies.

MoMo said...

I am so glad to hear they moved to TCU! That is fantastic..before you know it you guys will be going home. You guys looks adorable!!!

Shop Girl said...

What beautiful babies! Congrats on getting moved to the TCU. I'm so very happy for you all...

kristen said...

Congratulations, the babies are looking stronger every time you post their picture. They are so adorable, I can't wait to see them in person!