Mother's Day

Sunday was a good day overall, but it had its ups and downs. On the positive side, West Allis Memorial is allowing us to stay for a few more days free of charge. In the morning they did not think they would be able to, but in the afternoon they ended up having space for us. We are very excited because this will help Melissa (1) since she can't drive for 2 more weeks, and (2) it will make it easier on her recovery so now she doesn't have to get in and out of the car all the time until later this week.

We also had some really nice visitors who brought lovely flowers, Brewers bibs and outfits, and other fun stuff on Sunday. We also celebrated Grandpa Dan's birthday.

Additionally, the NICU nurses did an awesome thing for us on Sunday. Both boys had not been together since they were sent to the NICU right after birth. The NICU Nurse turned Hayden's incubator to face Donovan's and set it up so they had enough cord lengths to meet half way so Melissa could hold both of them at the same time. They also sat together in a rocking basinette which I will post pictures of. this was a once in a while kind of thing, so we don't expect to be able to do it again anytime soon.

On sadder notes, the boys aren't coming home with us when we have to move out of the hospital, and in all likelihood they won't be coming home this week. They both dropped fairly significant amounts of weight yesterday and the both weighed in at around 5 lbs 1-2 ounces. Both are juandiced and look like little glow worms in their isolets with their special lights. Hayden also is showing some problems with breathing and with his heart beat, so that may affect his recovery. Mom, he does not have a murmur.

All in all, we are doing ok. Melissa got some bling/icees on a necklace from her boys for Mother's Day so that made her happy. She also got to give them a bath. Melissa and I are both tired, and we know we will only be more tired when we get home with them. The 2 hours on, 1 hour off schedule is definitely tough

I will post some pictures of Hayden and Donovan's official "holding by momma" once I get the chance to post the pictures.