Dominic and Avery,
Wow! One month old!! You wouldn't believe how much you have changed Mommy and Daddy's lives. From the moment you each took your first breath (especially you Miss Avery) you melted Mommy and Daddy's hearts.
As much joy as we have felt since your arrival, it has also been the most stressful month of our lives as well. Since you guys made your arrival a little early, you spent the first 2 weeks of your life in the NICU at Mary Birch. You both were superstars in there and made huge strides!
Avery had a little bump in the road when we found out she has a Grade 2 Interventricular Hemorrhage causing Hydrocephalus. Mommy and Daddy were quite anxious waiting for the results of each of the three ultrasounds you had. Unfortunately, there was an increase in swelling shown at each ultrasound. We thought you were going to be having brain surgery at two weeks old!!! Luckily, we were able to meet with the Neurosurgeon, Dr. Levy, and he reassured us that surgery was not something we needed to rush to. We continue to bring you in weekly to have the nurse practitioner measure your head circumference. So far your head has stayed in normal range. You have a whole army of prayers and positive thoughts behind you little girl! As Mommy and Daddy keep telling you- Heal up that brain!!
Dominic, you came home after 14 days and Avery, you came home just two days later. Mommy and Daddy were ECSTATIC to have our whole family under one roof!! You both slept in your own cribs from night one and stayed on your schedule from the NICU of eating every 3 hours. Avery's first morning at home was quite exciting! Daddy was feeding you and you swallowed some formula the wrong way and were having trouble catching your breath. You scared Mommy and Daddy to death!! So much so that we ended up calling 911. We thought you were choking or having a seizure! Of course as soon as the three very handsome firefighters got here you were fine. One of them had a twin sister and he was telling us all about how he loved being a twin.
For living far away from our family and friends you both had quite a few visitors your first month! Both sets of your grandparents were here on your birthday. So was your Auntie Maddie and even your Great Grandma, Abuela! Ms. Katie and Mr. Lance were your first visitors at the hospital. They had their twins just a few days later! Ms. Caren came to visit too! Once we were all home, Mr. Jeff and Ms. Cali came over Labor Day weekend. They are expecting Baby Brooks in October! The Rogers and Halls came for dinner over Labor Day as well. You got to meet your friends Caden and his sister Ili.
The month went fast and you both grew a lot! On your 1 month birthday Dominic, you weigh 7 pounds 12 ounces and Avery, you weigh 7 pounds 2 ounces!! You both are very messy eaters, eating mostly formula from bottles. You both are very sleepy and sleep most the day. Your favorite places to sleep are on Mommy and Daddy's chests... and it melts our hearts every time!!
We can't wait to see what the next month holds for our family!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Avery had a little bump in the road when we found out she has a Grade 2 Interventricular Hemorrhage causing Hydrocephalus. Mommy and Daddy were quite anxious waiting for the results of each of the three ultrasounds you had. Unfortunately, there was an increase in swelling shown at each ultrasound. We thought you were going to be having brain surgery at two weeks old!!! Luckily, we were able to meet with the Neurosurgeon, Dr. Levy, and he reassured us that surgery was not something we needed to rush to. We continue to bring you in weekly to have the nurse practitioner measure your head circumference. So far your head has stayed in normal range. You have a whole army of prayers and positive thoughts behind you little girl! As Mommy and Daddy keep telling you- Heal up that brain!!
For living far away from our family and friends you both had quite a few visitors your first month! Both sets of your grandparents were here on your birthday. So was your Auntie Maddie and even your Great Grandma, Abuela! Ms. Katie and Mr. Lance were your first visitors at the hospital. They had their twins just a few days later! Ms. Caren came to visit too! Once we were all home, Mr. Jeff and Ms. Cali came over Labor Day weekend. They are expecting Baby Brooks in October! The Rogers and Halls came for dinner over Labor Day as well. You got to meet your friends Caden and his sister Ili.
The month went fast and you both grew a lot! On your 1 month birthday Dominic, you weigh 7 pounds 12 ounces and Avery, you weigh 7 pounds 2 ounces!! You both are very messy eaters, eating mostly formula from bottles. You both are very sleepy and sleep most the day. Your favorite places to sleep are on Mommy and Daddy's chests... and it melts our hearts every time!!We can't wait to see what the next month holds for our family!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
LOVE the update!!! And that Perfect Pair picture is TOO MUCH!! Too perfect, too cute, too clever! Love to your family of four!
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