Well, it has been one week with Nathan at home. He is such a good baby. he patiently waits for everything, which is such a good thing because Daniel is not that way. He barely cries - even when taking a bath, again Daniel is not that way. He loves to look at his big sister and to visit his brother in the hospital. He also loves to pull his hat down over his eyes, any chance we give him, that hat is over his eyes. He hates his arms to be swaldled, while Daniel hates his feet to be. Let me tell you, it was fun with the two of them inside me:>).
Daniel is still having Brady’s (heart-rate dip below 80) so please continue to be praying for him. We would love to have him home with us as a healthy little boy.
Nathan weighs 5.78 lbs
Daniel weighs 5.2lbs
Here are some pics that have been taken in the past week.
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What an exciting day today it will be! Nathan is doing well enough that he is coming home, unfortunately we have to leave his brother in the NICU a little longer, although he is getting better at his eating, he is still having a couple BRADY’s (where his heartbeat falls below 80). IT is a premature thing that he just needs to outgrow. Nathan is eating 60CC’s + of milk, no breathing and no heart problems. He past the car seat test (He is the one in the car seat on the pics) and will be coming home today. Daddy, Mommy, Kiersten and Grandpa spent last night trying to get the house ready for him. I will try to put the video up on the internet if I can later of his arrival. As far as the pics go, I can not go through everyone ( I need to sleep) but when I am holding the twins Nathan on the right, Daniel on the left, when Brian is holding them it is the opposite. Can you tell a difference yet??? It is easier to tell a difference when they are in person.
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On October 5th, 2007 at 5:15 and 5:18, Daniel Brian Willey and Nathan Allen Willey were born. Daniel who came out first weighed 4lbs 9 oz, 17 1/2 inches and Nathan weighed 4lbs 15 oz. Because of being 34 weeks, 4 days gestation they went to the NICU. however they will probably not be staying that long. they are both breathing on their own and eating good. Nathan was just transfered from an incubator to a crib and Daniel should be doing the same soon. Big sister Kiersten is so excited and can not wait until they can come home. Both Daniel and Nathan open their eyes when she comes around. Both were born with very dark hair and a lot of it. Very handsome boys!!! i will post more pics as I can. I am a little sore, both Nathan and Daniel were hard to get out. Daniel got stuck in the birth canal, hence the big bruise on his head and Nathan turned during delivery and hid under my rib cage. My doctor almost had to do another incision, but finally Nathan gave him a foot. I should be coming home tomorrow or Tuesday.
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