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Thursday, August 14, 2008




Eric and I were able to hold Ali yesterday.  We haven't been able to hold her for a few days so we were excited.  She looked so much better and acted like she was feeling much better.  She did have some bloody stools in the night but the nurse saw that she had a fizure in her bum so that is what caused the blood.  Today is day 4 of no feedings and day 4 of antibiotics.  We will find out on the 16th if she needs a blood transfusion.  She weighs 3 lbs 12 oz. today.  Her x-rays show no signs of NEC so the antibiotic is working.  We are thrilled!
Ava is doing great!  She weighs 4 lbs 2 oz. today and is off of caffeine.  She is doing well keeping her temperature still and is working her way into an open crib.  That will make her one step closer to coming home to us.  We love our girls!

6 comments:

melanie said...

So glad to hear that Ali is doing better and that Ava is still doing so well. They are so beautiful!
Melanie

G Mathew Bass said...

Brit!
I didn't even know that you had a blog. Your Mom sent me the link. I also didn't know you had your twins!!! Congrats! I love the names, they are beautiful. You guys are in our prayers. Hopefully we get to see you at the reunion!
Love,
Glen, Liz, and Evalina

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh I love those pictures! So dang sweet and I love your new background.

Mandy said...

So happy things are going better . . . keep it up girls!

Tiffany said...
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Tiffany said...

Brittany - I grew up living down the street from Eric. I just happened upon your site. I knew from Carol that you guys were expecting twins, but this was the first I'd heard that they are here. I'm sorry that you've had to face some challenges, but I'll pray that those babies get bigger, stronger and are able to come home soon. I too have twins, and they are such a joy. It's challenging, but you seem the type to be up to the task ahead. Good luck. Your boys and girls are absolutely beautiful. Tell Eric hello from me, too. - Tiffany Barlow

IMC NICU Reunion 2010

Spike it out the get these girls!

Hansen Planitarium at Gateway

I am thankful for...

Since it's that time of year, I wanted to list the things I am grateful for.
-our little miracle babies
-6 hours of sleep at night
-afternoon naps
-52 ounce Diet Dr. Pepper with 4 shots of vanilla from Holiday Oil.
-family
-friends
-my testimony and my eternal family
-food on the table
-a home to live in
-days when Eric has a job
-a loving husband
-and last but not least...$32 dollars to fill my SUV!!! YEAH!!!

More like the terrible three's!!!

Ashton turned 3 on October 5th.  He wanted a dragon, a real fork lift from Home Depot, etc.  We couldn't afford most the items on his birthday wish list so he ended up with a little four wheeler (thanks to some help from both grandparents).  He loves it and Tate can go for rides with him so its even better.  I thought he was a stinker at 2 years old but it seems that 3 is even worse.  He keeps us on our toes! We sure love our little Ashton.

Ali

Ali
4 days old

Can you tell which are our babies legs and which are Eric's fingers?

Can you tell which are our babies legs and which are Eric's fingers?






Our new family car...what do you think?

Eric was coming home on Aug. 7th after a play with his family at Desert Star Play house.  He had just gone to visit the girls and fill up the car with gas before heading home.  He was turning into our neighborhood and he slowed to let 2 cars pass in the opposite direction.  The women behind him was obviously not paying attention and crashed right into the back of him.  He is doing well and just has a little tingling in his arm and a sore back.  We are so glad that he is alright and that our boys and new babies were not in the car!

Ashton's funny comment about daddies car accident

Ashton asked what happened to our car because Eric was trying to explain to him about the car accident.  Eric said, "I got in a accident in the car."  Ashton said, "oh, you peed in the car?"  He thinks an accident is peeing or pooing.


New to blogging

I figured since I am on bedrest and always looking for something to do, I would start our family blog.  I think it's supposed to get easier with time but as for now our site is looking pretty bland.  Don't let that fool you though because we are a very fun family! :)  I think this will be a good way to keep everyone updated on the twins upcoming delivery, the boys and our family.

Ladies, these boys are spoken for!

Ladies, these boys are spoken for!
Days of 47 Rodeo
While I laid in bed, Eric took the boys to the Rodeo all by himself.  That is something that I would never attempt. He did meet Beau, Cavin and Sawyer there.  Ashton got new cowboy boots the night before so all my boys wore their boots.  Eric wore his big "E" belt.  Ashton loved the rodeo and can't stop talking about the clown who showed everyone his bum.  Tate couldn't sit still so he kept poking the people in front of him and spilling cousin Cavin's popcorn.  Maybe next year will be better.

14 days of bedrest and counting

14 days of bedrest and counting
31 weeks
Today is July 26th which means 18 days on bedrest.  Some people might think it would be nice to spend a few days in bed but after day one I was already going nuts.  I can only get up to eat or use the bathroom.  Needless to say, I get up to eat a lot because its one of two reasons to get a break from my bed.  So far, the girls are good.  I will be 32 weeks on the 29th.  My doctor is saying that is a much better place to be then when I went into preterm labor at 29 weeks and spent 4 days in the hospital.  I am dilated to a 2+ and 60% effaced but so far the bedrest and Nifedipine have minimized the contractions.  The average cm growth of a singleton pregnancy is 35 cm and I am measuring 40 cm and still growing.  The babies are extremely wiggly and between the two babies, I am getting kicked and stretched around the clock.  I can't wait to see what they look like but hopefully its not for about 3 or 4 more weeks.  Stay tuned and hopefully I can keep the blog current enough to keep you updated.  

31 Weeks

31 Weeks
40 cm...there are 2 in there!

4th of July

4th of July

Sparklers Anyone?

Sparklers Anyone?

I can see the parade but I can't hear it!

I can see the parade but I can't hear it!
Riverton Days Parade

Day Cousins at the Zoo

Day Cousins at the Zoo

Wilkinson Cousins

Wilkinson Cousins

Always trying to fill our daddies shoes...

Always trying to fill our daddies shoes...