NICU Day 17: Reunited and it Feels So Good!

This post is written about June 23, 2013: We got a twin room! We got a twin room! We got a twin room!!!!!! For the first time since they were wombmates, our girls live together! We thought we’d be in separate rooms until they were discharged because the twin rooms are never available. However, we … Continue reading →

NICU Day 16: Kangarooing Next to the Disgustingtons

This post is written about June 22, 2013: There has been talk of the girls possibly moving to cribs (which are really just hospital bassinets) in the next day or two. That is so exciting because then I’ll be able to pick them up pretty much whenever I want, even though I should still let … Continue reading →

NICU Day 15: This Sucks

It’s 2:47 AM. I’m sitting in the dark watching a nurse bottle-feed my baby milk I pumped for her. She doesn’t know I am watching. We are on the futon behind a “privacy” curtain. It doesn’t really block that much. I’m sitting in the dark acting unaware for Hubby’s sake because he is actually getting … Continue reading →

NICU Day 14: Stuff to Remember

Somehow, the dates in my notes have gotten mixed up, and I somehow skipped June 19th. I can’t figure it out no matter how many calendars I look at, but I know this was day 14. Chalk it up to another NICU-haze moment. So, I’m just going to go with the date that’s written down. … Continue reading →

NICU Day 13: Revolving Nurses

This post is written about June 18, 2013: I’m growing very impatient with the game of Musical Nurses we are forced to play every twelve hours. They change between night and day shifts at 7 AM and 7 PM. This much I understand, of course; they have to go home at some point. What’s driving me … Continue reading →

NICU Day 12: One Day Up, One Day Down

This post is written about June 17, 2013: “One day up, one day down” is a notorious saying in the NICU. It is have dual-intentions. It is to prepare you that just because things seem OK now, something will likely go wrong. It also gives you hope that it can go back up. I’m feeling … Continue reading →

NICU Day 11: The Brady Bunch

Written about June 16, 2013:  Other than their oxygen needs the first few days, the girls really haven’t had any major problems. The more we witness and talk to other parents around here, the luckier we have felt. The girls have mostly been “feed and grow” patients. We are just waiting for them to get … Continue reading →

NICU Day 10: You Thought Pooping Was A Pain While You Were Pregnant

OK, people. It says “pooping” in the title, so if you’re squeamish and don’t want to read about postpartum reality, it’s your own fault if you keep reading. You’ve been warned. 🙂 P.S. We’re back home from my in-laws’ now. Can you tell by the posting slow-down? I WILL be totally caught up by the … Continue reading →

NICU Day 9: Moo Moo Kangaroo

Written about Friday, June 14, 2013: Let me tell you about life as a NICU mom. I am an animal. Basically, my day goes something like this: pump, pump, pump, kangaroo, pump, pump, pump, kangaroo, pump, pump. I have been reduced to these two functions: squeeze some milk out of utters and skin-to-skin time with … Continue reading →

NICU Day 8: Happy (Week) Birthday, Cookie Monsters!

Written about Thursday, June 13, 2013: My babies are a week old. I don’t understand how that’s possible. On the bright side, a week of our 4-6 NICU weeks is done. On the downside, I am already terrified of how fast time will be passing now. I’m afraid I’ll be shopping for wedding dresses tomorrow … Continue reading →