Monday, October 25, 2010

And we were three....

YEAH! We brought Max home on 10-2o-10. The hospital NICU staff recommended a 'sleep-in' or a night where we stayed at the hospital with Max and they would monitor us taking care of him. They want all parents of preemies to do this if possible.

Max also went on his first trip to see the pediatrician, Dr. Norton. All went well and was complete with peeing on the attendant when we first arrived. Max weighed in at 5 lbs, 5 oz but we are pretty sure he's grown some even since Friday!


Our first feeding without wires and monitors. So nice...


Mr. Max (cheeks a bit chunkier)


DD and Max get their rest


First car ride (going home!)


The pacifier is as big as he is!


AAHHHH...in my own bed....


Vivi is still working on breathing while she eats. She likes to chug, chug, chug and then cannot breathe. We hope soon she can join us three at home. The doctors say this is just an immaturity issue and will go away with age. Its been really hard to have her @ the hospital while he is here at home. We all miss her so much. We just knew she wasn't ready to come out. We'll give her the time she needs....we love you Vivi! She's up to 5lbs, 10 oz!
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Rudy's co-worker, our great friend, Aunt Amanda and her boyfriend Joe came on Sunday to visit with Max. Amanda is in love.




8 comments:

Becca said...

thanks for the update! they are changing and growing sooo much! hooray for the great progress! :)

Rose said...

Wonderful update! Max is adorable. Hoping Vivi is doing better every day - she'll be home in no time. You guys are doing great!!!!!

Jeff, Vicky and Kira said...

amazing. They look great and i can't believe how different they look!! Love you guys.

Anonymous said...

Awwww... they are so cute! Love the new pictures.... you can really get a feel for how small they are when you look at the pacifier in Max's mouth and at him in his little bed! Aunt Vicky's right...they do look different already! Kiss them for me/us! XXOO MOM

Kristy Kowalsky said...

I'm so happy for you guys! The babies are beautiful. You guys seem to be enjoying the world of parenting. I couldn't think of anyone else who deserves this pregnancy, and these 2 darling blessings than you guys. Enjoy every moment, because before you know it, the moment passes. But the good news....there's always something else to look foward to when being a parent! Sending tons of love and happy vibes and good energy your way.

MPD said...

So happy to hear that Max is home with you. Vivi will come home soon and the crazyiness will insue. It is a magically moment when you can their faces without the any wires. Congratulations on getting this far and all the successes they and you have had so far. They are both beautiful!! YEAH!!!!

MoDLin said...

Wonderful news that Max is home. I hope it won't be too long before Vivi can join all of you. I look forward to reading that happy post, too.

Katherine S. Crawford said...

I just love these photos. What gorgeous babies! And you two look fabulous, like only new parents can. Please kiss Max and Vivi for us, and give yourselves big hugs... or at least a couple of beers. We have discovered that since Southwest is coming to Greenville, S.C. in early 2011, flights to Austin will be reasonable. Here's to a Dunlap-DodFord reunion in 2011!