Landon's Homecoming!!!

Praise God! We have been waiting for this day!!

Day of life 1 - 1 lb 7 oz

Day of life 225 - 14 lbs 9 oz

I've overcome...

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA ligation 10/09)
Hydrocephalus (Rickman Reservoir placed 11/09, removed 1/10, VP Shunt placed 1/10)

Retinapothay of Prematurity (laser eye surgery 1/10)

Anemia of Prematurity Requiring Transfusions

Apnea of Prematurity

Bilateral Grade 4 Intraventricular Hemorrhages (they're gone!!)

Necrotizing Entercolitis (Intra-Abdominal Drain Placement 9/09)

Chronic Lung Disease
Hypoxia and Bradycardia requiring PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema (PIE)

Pneumothorax
Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Extremely Low Birthweight (640 grams or 1lb 7oz)

Respiratory Failure Requiring Mechanical Ventilation

Late Onset Sepsis

Infant Feeding Difficulties requiring Gastrointestinal Tube

Atrial Septal Defect

Hypetension
Right Inguinial Hernia Repair 3/10
Aspiration of Thin liquids requiring thickener
Probable Cortical Blindness
Hypoxic Respiratory Failure from Human Metapneumovirus Infection

Just chillin eating his dinner through the Gtube! Don't you just love him?!

I think Hailey says it all, we were SOOO excited to bring Landon home!

Finally putting this crib to use!

All snug in his bed, right where he belongs!

Some of Landon's morning meds! He also gets 1 med before his feed (already gave that & 2 inhaler puffs)

Reunited with the fam! :)

I've got more to add but wanted to at least get pictures out! (I'll repost with an update) It's taken me 3 days to do this, it's a lot of work! He's such a great baby and we are beyond thrilled to have him home!! What a wonderful Mother's Day!

Brennan's Home!! (again!)

Our little man made his second grand exit Monday night and headed back home! This time with a little more equipment - a feeding tube (the yellow cord out his nose and around his car seat). Not bad at all when you think of what Landon will cart home with him! :)

Brennan Nicholas 10lbs 1oz - fits a little better in his car seat!

Saying good bye to Landon - better not be too far behind! They both seem real intersted don't they!?! They look so alike when they're sleeping!

One of Brennan's primary nurses Ann. She took excellent care of Brennan both times he was in! He'll miss you so much!

Ceremonial Big Bird picture. It was sad, we were so excited for him to come home, but unfortunately I had to bring him home by myself. Daddy was home with Brooklyn and missed all the fun!

Boy she missed her brother! Just look at that grin! They're about an ounce different in size. Brennan's just scrunched down. Brooke's showing off her made development skills!

Hmm...maybe not quite sure about him anymore...

Getting ready to visit mom! I had to take them both to Brennan's follow up eye appointment in Beaumont since Nich had to work that night. He drove them to my work and we switched! SOOO thankful for my mom meeting me there!


He just looks so peaceful! We're so happy to have him home! He came home with the feeding tube, but since has taken every feed by bottle except the 2 right after his eye appointment. They dialted his eyes and made him pretty sleepy. Between all the kids, we've got at least one appointment everyday this week and 4 next week! We hit the ground running! Just one more baby....hopefully soon!

Brooklyn's Home!!

Day of Life 1 - 1lb 3.5 oz


Day of Life 139 - 7lbs 3oz

I've overcome...

Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Anemia of Prematurity Requiring Transfusions
Pulmonary Interestitial Emphysema
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA ligation 10/09)
Chronic Lung Disease
Pneumonia
Collapsed Lung
Extremely Low Birthweight (550 grams or 1lb 3.5 oz)
Respiratory Failure Requiring Mechanical Ventilation
Moderate/Severe Hearing Loss Bilaterally
Retinapothy of Prematurity (laser eye surgery 1/10)
Suspected Early and Late Onset Sepsis
Infant Feeding Difficulties (no problem now!!)

Brooklyn all dolled up in her homecoming outfit! Proud Parents and nurses and Brennan's cheering her on!

Getting ready to check out of Ronald McDonald house after 137 days!

I can't believe we have two babies home! It's been really busy and crazy! Hence the late post! Brooklyn has been such a joy since we brought her home! She definitely is a drama queen and goes from 0-100 in 2 seconds, but when she's awake and happy. She's taking everything in and so sweet! She's just like her sister! We tried for about 3 weeks to get off oxygen, but just couldn't. She's home on 1/8 liter of oxygen 24 hours a day. We'll go to a Pulmonary Appointment next Thursday to see how much and how long she really needs it. 1/8th is just a wiff! We are so proud of our kids! When we were walking out of the hospital we felt like we needed a fanfare - we had 23 weekers coming home!!!!

We are so thankful, words cannot even express how blessed we are! We have seen His power and are so in awe! Just need Landon home too!

Brennan's Flown the Coop!

Sunday we brought our first baby home!  Here's Brennan's story - what a miracle!

Day of Life - 1, 1lb 4oz

Day of Life - 130, 6lbs 5oz!

I've overcome...

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA ligation 9/09)

Retinapothay of Prematurity (laser eye surgery 1/10)

Anemia of Prematurity Requiring Transfusions

Apnea of Prematurity

Moderate/Severe Hearing Loss Bilaterally (hearing aid fitting Tuesday)

Bilateral Grade 3 Intraventricular Hemorraghes (they're gone!!)

Necrotizing Entercolitis (Intra-Abdominal Drain Placement 9/09)

Chronic Lung Disease

Hypotension Requiring Pressor Support

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Extremely Low Birthweight (567 grams or 1lb 4oz)

Respiratory Failure Requiring Mechanical Ventilation

Suspected Early and Late Onset Sepsis

Infant Feeding Difficulties

Acute Renal Failure

Atrial Septal Defect

Hyperkalemia

Biotindase Deficiency

Saturday night we spent the night in the nesting room across from the hospital.  It really was wonderful to have him to ourselves, but have the NICU staff close by if we needed anything.  We were responsible for his feedings (fortifying the breastmilk), giving his meds, well...everything!  We wheeled him into the room and looked at each other like "Now what?!"  We were so excited to have him, but it had been so long having the nurses do his primary care!  We figured it out and had a wonderful night!  He did throw his own party and stayed up all night though!  He's had his days & nights confused ever since...hence the tardiness of this post.  When he's sleeping, so am I!

Happy family on our way to the nesting room!!

Going for a ride - one proud Daddy!

All packed up and ready to go on Sunday!  We were so giddy! :)

 

Saying good-bye to Brooklyn

 

 Good-bye Landon!

Hello Big Sister Hailey!!

We are so happy to have Brennan home!  Words can't express how thankful we are!  Our kids are such fighters and have really beat the odds!  Thank you all for your prayers, encouragement and support that have gotten us through this incredible journey!  1 down - 2 more to come!