We were able to bring Cohen home two days ago (August 6th). It felt so good taking him off the monitors and being able to freely move about the room with him. It was very bittersweet, we felt terrible leaving Bryce behind. It made their room seem so lonely. We keep waiting for the day that he will be coming home with us.
The first night it seemed that Cohen didn't care for his new bed. He didn't fall asleep for us until 5am. The nurses had told us what a great sleeper he was at night, we started thinking that maybe they had been lying. The second night was much better, he only got us up a couple of times. He seems to be enjoying home. Our dog Tax has been very interested in this new little thing we brought home. He wants to be right next to Cohen no matter where he is.
Bryce has been doing relatively well. He is still being treated for the infection caused by his first shunt. He is now taking over 30 percent of his feeds through a bottle. It has been so exciting to watch this little guy take more and more by mouth. He is fighting his way home. Bryce will have an MRI on Monday to take a more detailed look at his brain and to make sure the new shunt is operating effectively. He seems to miss his brother, but we are able to take Cohen back with us when we need or want to.
It is hard having one home and not the other, but we are truly closer than what we were before. They are now 40 weeks gestation and 12 weeks old!!!
Thank you to all who have been and continue to support our family.
Finally Cohen made it home. It will be no time till Bryce will be with him.Thank goodness Prayers have been answered.
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That is great news!!! Such a different experience having them home with you, now the parenting begins! It is so much fun to watch them grow and learn at every stage. I am sure everyone is telling you it goes quick, if they haven't I will, it really does go quick! So take lots of pictures and videos. Jacob is almost 9 months old now, he is starting to become very mobile and is starting to eat "real" food with his two teeth, so cute. We are still praying for bryce.
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Tom, April, and Jacob
We're so happy for you guys!! We pray for you daily and hope to see all of you soon!! We keep updated through this blog. They both have come such a LONG way and you both are doing WONDERFUL!!! They're lucky to have such great parents!!! :)
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Mandy, Nathan, and Lucy
This is such great news! I'm so happy for you guys. I can't wait to see your little miracles!
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