I'm finally at liberty to talk about our hospital visits that started late Thursday evening when the high risk doctor told Katie they were going to take the preemie babies. The littlest one they named Huckston was weighing much smaller than the larger one they named Ryder and at birth by a C-section he was about half in size and weight. It's strange but Huck as we call him has the least of the two thus far with any health issues while Ryder is having some lung issues. He is on a c-pak which is some forced air and he did suffer a collasped lung yesterday but that was corrected and he is back breathing just fine. The nicu unit at Tampa General is just unbelievable with their professional attendance and care of both of these babies. We can now even see this from Nancy phone; 24/7.
Well it seems they both will be in the nicu unit for several days especially Huck until he can put some meat on his 2 lb 15 oz frame. He is breathing beautifully and although his features are very tiny he is a wiggler and always stretching and moving about. The reason his lungs are so much better than Ryder according to the doctors is because he was in distress in the womb which helped with the lung development whereas Ryder was getting far and less stressed which made for the reason the doctors decided to take the babies 5 weeks earl. Both are just beautifully developed but small and they heard us talking to them a they open their eyes and even smile at times. They have doubled their feeding amounts thus far which is great and both are having bowel movements which is another great feature. Huck was getting what amounted to a teaspoon of mothers milk every 3 hours and now that has doubled to a tablespoon. It seems they have to get their tummy's adjusted to being fed by the mouth but he still has a feeding tube thorough his belly button at this time. They are both getting the colostrum from Katie with a Q-tip through the mouth and gums.
What an eye opening experience watching these two beautifully formed human being beings who are our grandsons. They are just amazing to watch and how they react to the attention your giving them. I'm just heart broken we have politicians who run on killings these innocent defenseless babies to garner your vote. GOD have mercy on those who perform this vile and evil act.
Well on Saturday Mornings I worked out at the Rec. on the pickle ball court for two hours as well as I did on Friday. The garden is doing awesome and I'm giving away greens and will harvest the lettuces that are starting to produce for our salads. The tomato's are setting lots of fruit as well as the egg plant has tons of blooms. Our big daily events are traveling the nearly one hour trip to TGH(hospital) and then eating either their or picking up food for Bobby and Katie. She is doing as well as can be expected and either one or both of them will stay the night with the boys in the unit.
Today is corporate worship day with other believers and we are excited for all who are Believers as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus
