Friday, September 21, 2012
Happy anniversary!
Five years ago tomorrow Andy and I got married. I am so blessed that I have been married to my best friend for so long! The years have flown by. Each anniversary has brought new and exciting things. For our first anniversary we went on a road trip through Oregon early in the month, then spent the night in San Antonio for the actual day. For our second anniversary we bought our house. We went on a cruise to the Bahamas for our third. Last year we went to Vegas. This year we will be spending it with the new loves of our life, Jacen and Spencer. I look forward to many more years spent together! Happy anniversary, Andy!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Remembering our angel
Today we should be chasing a one year old around the house. We should be enjoying the smiles, the laughter, and the first words. We should be having a birthday party and opening presents. We should be letting the kid smash a cake and taking funny videos of it. When I first found out I was pregnant on 12/31/10 I instantly had hopes and dreams for the baby I was carrying. When we lost that baby I made a promise that I would never forget them. I might only have carried them for a short time but they changed our lives forever.
I believe God has perfect timing and our angel is an example of that. If we had never gotten pregnant with our angel our boys would not exist. If our angel had stayed with us our boys would not exist. I can't imagine life without Jacen and Spencer. So today we remember and honor the baby we lost. The boys are wearing the onesies I bought on 12/31/10 in remembrance of their sibling that never got to wear them. I'm also snuggling them extra close.
I believe God has perfect timing and our angel is an example of that. If we had never gotten pregnant with our angel our boys would not exist. If our angel had stayed with us our boys would not exist. I can't imagine life without Jacen and Spencer. So today we remember and honor the baby we lost. The boys are wearing the onesies I bought on 12/31/10 in remembrance of their sibling that never got to wear them. I'm also snuggling them extra close.
Monday, September 3, 2012
The good stuff
I'm slacking on updating so I'll do my best to catch y'all up!
The boys are thriving and growing big, strong, and healthy. Last week, on 8/27, Jacen weighed 12lbs1oz and Spencer 11lbs11oz. They're keeping the trend of being exactly six ounces apart. Spencer is receiving physical therapy twice a month for what is now very minimal torticollis. The prematurity clinic recommended he be evaluated by an occupational therapist so that will happen soon. His reflux is under great control with Prevacid. I love that stuff! He hasn't projectile vomited in at least a month now. Since he was throwing up at every single meal in the beginning that is a big deal. Jacen is receiving physical therapy every week now as his torticollis remains more severe and is causing plagiocephally. This means his flat spot is getting so bad it's causing his forehead to jut forward. He is being evaluated for a helmet tomorrow. We're hoping he won't qualify but realistically I'll be surprised if he doesn't.
Both boys are gaining strength. Spencer is finally working on lifting his head during tummy time but remains the physically weaker one. Jacen can keep his head up really well and enjoys practice sitting. Neither of them have rolled yet, although I expect that to happen any day now. All in all I am so incredibly proud of them and thankful that they are doing so well!
I'm doing well for the most part, too. Sometimes I feel like I have some post partum depression and PTSD but most of the time I can handle things very well. I'm working on using my feelings of sadness for the good of others. I hope sometime soon to establish a monthly NICU family support group that extends beyond discharge from the hospital. As I've said before, the preemie experience doesn't end at discharge. I know having a bigger support group of people who understand would be beneficial.
Without further ado I'll leave you with what you really came here for. Pictures of the boys!
The boys are thriving and growing big, strong, and healthy. Last week, on 8/27, Jacen weighed 12lbs1oz and Spencer 11lbs11oz. They're keeping the trend of being exactly six ounces apart. Spencer is receiving physical therapy twice a month for what is now very minimal torticollis. The prematurity clinic recommended he be evaluated by an occupational therapist so that will happen soon. His reflux is under great control with Prevacid. I love that stuff! He hasn't projectile vomited in at least a month now. Since he was throwing up at every single meal in the beginning that is a big deal. Jacen is receiving physical therapy every week now as his torticollis remains more severe and is causing plagiocephally. This means his flat spot is getting so bad it's causing his forehead to jut forward. He is being evaluated for a helmet tomorrow. We're hoping he won't qualify but realistically I'll be surprised if he doesn't.
Both boys are gaining strength. Spencer is finally working on lifting his head during tummy time but remains the physically weaker one. Jacen can keep his head up really well and enjoys practice sitting. Neither of them have rolled yet, although I expect that to happen any day now. All in all I am so incredibly proud of them and thankful that they are doing so well!
I'm doing well for the most part, too. Sometimes I feel like I have some post partum depression and PTSD but most of the time I can handle things very well. I'm working on using my feelings of sadness for the good of others. I hope sometime soon to establish a monthly NICU family support group that extends beyond discharge from the hospital. As I've said before, the preemie experience doesn't end at discharge. I know having a bigger support group of people who understand would be beneficial.
Without further ado I'll leave you with what you really came here for. Pictures of the boys!
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