Saturday, February 6, 2010
Splitting Time
Today was the first day that the babies were separated between the NICU and the NTS. Moving to the transition suite is supposed to be a good thing for Stella, but it sure didn't feel that way today. With Randy at home, I had to divide my time between the babies. Mom and Dad are also here so I wanted to spend some time with them too. Of the seven and a half hours I spent at the hospital I was only with Stell Belle for two. Trey had a pretty good day but when I was about to leave him this afternoon to see Stella he had one of his meltdowns. There is always a reason when he gets upset, but it takes a while to settle him down. It felt really unfair to her. She had a fine day too, but she was the most irritable I've ever seen her (which truly was mild compared to when Trey is upset), and she wasn't bottle feeding - she was just disinterested today. I automatically feel like she is rebelling being away from her brother! But I know that she is probably fine. Tomorrow will be another day, and with dad back we will be able to split up and give both babies the attention they deserve.
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Beth, I heard Randy was home for the b-ball games so hang in there....sounds like the babies are doing great and you will be home soon. Shawn and I were thinking about going to Burlington to see you guys and maybe go to Olive Garden for dinner...any chance you and Randy could join us? I know you may not want to leave the little ones so let us know.
ReplyDeleteHang in there sis - a little more time and you all will be together. Hope Randy had good games.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and I Can't wait to see you
Love & Miss you
Patti
hey beth and randy... be strong i know its hard... especially with two little ones... being parents is a scary thing... its like u want to be in control and have things go according to plan.. but they will always remind u that they r in control.. so just breathe, pray, and know that everything will work out.. i prayed for stella and trey ... so i know God is looking out for them... xoxo to u guys!! parenting is a adventure within itself.. welcome to the club..
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that the babies are doing much better. It will be much easier once you are home and settled. Stella and Trey will never want to seperate after this. They say twins have a special bond. Give them hugs and kisses from us and I am thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Beth (and Randy). Although we never had to deal the the "splitting" I remember the transition to the "special care nursery" that our little Haley made. It was is supposed to be a step in the right direction yet we felt she took several steps back (she had to be moved via ambulance to a separate hospital.) You have to get used to unfamiliar nurses and staff and it's so overwhelming, stressful and scary!
ReplyDeleteHere's something to look forward to... by the time your babies are healthy and strong enough to come home, it is going to be spring! You are going to LOVE having them home for the spring/ summer when you can take them for walks etc. I know it's hard to think ahead but each day is a step in the right direction (even the hard days). I hope Trey gets off CPAP for good soon (we hated CPaP too!!)
Thinking & Praying for you all,
Sara (Bartalo) and family :)