Earlier today at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, we welcomed two new additions to our family. Ms. Zoey Makena (above) and Mr. Cameron Patrick (below) joined our family. Zoey was born first at 2pm CT and Cameron arrived shortly thereafter at 202pm CT. Despite being older by 2 minutes, Zoey weighed 8 oz less than Cameron at only 4lb 10oz. Cameron weighed in at 5lb 2oz.
Both babies and mommy are resting comfortably this evening after a long eventful day. Both babies did really well during the delivery and immediately afterward, despite their size. After they were whisked away to the Nursery, scrubbed up a bit, poked and prodded a little more, they received their first meal. Unfortunately, we learned that their glucose levels were below the normal range (39 when they needed to be at least 50). This is not uncommon with smaller babies and we had come to expect that it was a possibility. Just to be safe, the babies climbed into another cart and were carried down the hall to the Special Babies section of the NICU. The excellent care they received in the NICU had already sparked a tremendous comeback and their scores were up in the 60s only an hour or so later. Both babies nursed and took in some extra formula and were resting.
Of course, Ethan is very excited to be a BIG BROTHER. He also gave birth to his "baby Cameron" this evening as well. Thanks Grammy Miller! He is looking forward to seeing his new siblings tomorrow afternoon and he can't wait to show his classmates and teachers their pictures tomorrow at school.
Check back again tomorrow or Saturday for another update.
Both babies and mommy are resting comfortably this evening after a long eventful day. Both babies did really well during the delivery and immediately afterward, despite their size. After they were whisked away to the Nursery, scrubbed up a bit, poked and prodded a little more, they received their first meal. Unfortunately, we learned that their glucose levels were below the normal range (39 when they needed to be at least 50). This is not uncommon with smaller babies and we had come to expect that it was a possibility. Just to be safe, the babies climbed into another cart and were carried down the hall to the Special Babies section of the NICU. The excellent care they received in the NICU had already sparked a tremendous comeback and their scores were up in the 60s only an hour or so later. Both babies nursed and took in some extra formula and were resting.
Of course, Ethan is very excited to be a BIG BROTHER. He also gave birth to his "baby Cameron" this evening as well. Thanks Grammy Miller! He is looking forward to seeing his new siblings tomorrow afternoon and he can't wait to show his classmates and teachers their pictures tomorrow at school.
Check back again tomorrow or Saturday for another update.
0 comments:
Post a Comment