An Attention Competition...

So, they may be only a few weeks old, but it seems we already have a competition for attention when it comes to the twins. Every time one of the girls is getting extra attention (due to bloody stool or breathing issues) the other one seems to pop up with an issue that needs attending to. It's uncanny how while Jeni or I or even a nurse is taking care of Sydney, Olivia's little alarms start going off. Later, while we are checking on Olivia, Sydney starts crying... I know it sounds funny, and it truly could be a coincidence, but it does seem to be some sort of jealousy thing...

While I was at work this morning, Jeni had to run some errands and was able to meet me for lunch. It was nice to sit down and have a meal that wasn't so strategically scheduled around baby visits and pumping schedules. We met at Steak n' Shake, how romantic!


I finished my day at work and headed down to the hospital where Jeni headed to after taking care of the dogs following lunch. Jeni practiced with Olivia for a while and then went off to pump, so I continued to hold her while she received her feeding via tube...


Olivia is off of her humidity completely today, but is still adjusting to that. While I was holding her, she still had some times of being what we refer to as a lazy breather. It's nothing serious, but they monitor her oxygen saturation in her breaths and want them to be between 85 & 100%. At times, Olivia drops down to under 80 or 75... This is something they will continue to monitor. Additionally, she remains on 28% oxygen through her cannulas. She's almost on complete room air, which is 21% oxygen. She'll need to get to room air and keep her oxygen saturation consistent before she can come home...


Sydney remains our mystery child. Another day went by and still no results from her cultures... No signs of infection can be found. So, the doctors are still stumped at the cause of her bloody stool. The most pathetic thing is her IV issues. She continues to have to have new IV's inserted in various locations, most commonly her head. :( Because of the frequency in the location changes, the doctors are considering putting her back on food early. Originally the plan was to give her complete bowel rest until Friday. However, to reduce the stress on her from the IV issues, if they continue to have problems with this she may go back on food tomorrow to avoid the need for the IV. All the antibiotics are finished, so now she's just receiving nutrients to supplement for the food.


At the end of last night's message, Jeni mentioned we were heading to a shower being thrown by my former Macy's co-workers. It was a great time! I have to say a giant THANKS to all of my Macy's friends for their thoughtfulness and for the wonderful gift. They are having the swing we registered for shipped to us. How cool is that! So thanks to Brian & Denis for hosting us. And thanks to those of you who helped organize the shower. I'm glad that we can continue to get together once a month for dinner or drinks and to catch up. As we discussed last night, the chemistry and work environment we had at Macy's was truly a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience with so many wonderful, funny, friendly, thoughtful, and talented folks. It's a shame it had to end, but the connections and friendships we made there will last forever!


And now, since yesterday's blog didn't include any, I know I'll be criticized if I don't include some pictures...

So here they are.

Olivia just hangin' out...

Sydney trying to sleep & relax...

Until tomorrow...

M