Today we got the approval from insurance to move the boys back to Bellingham! We still have paperwork to do, set up the transport, and make sure there are nurses available to make the trip, but the boys should be in Bellingham by Friday. I’m so excited to get them close to home again.
I called Bellingham to find out what it will be like with visiting, etc. and one thing they told me is that once they arrive, they will be weaned from their isolettes and put together in one crib. I am so excited for them to be back together!!
With all that great news was also a great day today. I am learning to plan my pump times the day before so I can do what I want when I want without having to run off and pump. I scheduled it today so that when we got to the hospital, I was able to nurse Nate and then Ace before I had to pump again.
Nate is a little lazy with his nursing — he’d much rather latch on and go to sleep than nurse. But that’s ok, he’s still very young and learning. He does get a little bit.
Ace, however, goes to town and is a pro nurser already! Today he nursed for over 30 minutes, and when the nurses checked, he had taken over 24 cc by himself! His full feed is 34 cc, so they just gave him an additional 10 cc. He was a happy boy nursing today.
It was a pretty uneventful day, and that’s ok with me. I just can’t wait to have the boys close to home where I can be with Calista and Skip and my babies. And Skip works near the hospital, so he can visit on his lunches and after work if he wants. Not sure how long they will be at St. Joseph’s for, but it’s a step in the right direction and the last stop before they are in our arms at home.
I have been thinking about you and I am so glad to hear how things are coming along with your new little ones.
Congratulations!
Oh, that is WONDERFUL news!!! :) I am so happy for you guys. All of this has just been so amazing.
Yeahhhh for the “step in the right direction”, they’ll be home soon! Amazing job on the breastfeeding!!!
Yay Yay Yay!!! Woo!!
That is such great news! Bet Calista will love seeing her brothers more too. Good job with the updates to you and Skip! Most of all I want to say what handsome little boys you have! Before you know it they will be home!
CONGRATS on the breastfeeding- I alwasys have such respect fro mum;s that tandum nurse
and good luck with the trasnport home- that must be such a relief- to be in your own bed and soon the boys will be with you at home too!!!
keep up the great work!!!!
Katya
Glad to see that things are going so well, wonderful that you can all be together again!
Yea! I am so glad the boys will be closer to home soon! Souds like they are getting stronger everyday!
What a great birthday present for you Sommer! Your family of 5 being reunited closer to home
just wanted to come by and say how excitting for you and your family. way to go nate and ace. keep up the good work mom!
I’m so happy to hear that the boys are getting ready to come back closer to home. How wonderful will that be? They are doing so good.
That is amazing news! They are doing so awesome and progressing so fast. The latching on is so great too, hopefully you will be EBF soon.
Great news!
What great news. What a great treat for Halloween too.
I am so happy that you are getting closer to being a family at home.
Congrats again.
I just caught up with your blog. I don’t think I’ve shed so many tears at one time, plus lots of smiling as well…
I am extremely happy to hear that Nate and Ace are doing so well!!! They are strong little boys! They honestly look bigger already, I bet they’ll be home soon!
It’s nice to see that you are doing so much better. Way to go on pumping and nursing!
Calista is one amazing little girl, she’s been so brave! I hope she is very proud when she rides in her princess booster seat.
SOOO glad to hear nursing is going well! So happy to hear they are doing so great. You did a GREAT job momma!
AWESOME news!! Yeah!! It made my day to hear your good news!
What a great birthday gift for you! Happy Birthday Sommer. I’m gald the twins are doing so well. You sound like you’re feeling alot better also.
Take care,
Tracey
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to Grow boys!!! So glad they will be closer to you all.
Wonderful news.. I’m sure it will make life so much easier for you all.
WTG Ace and Nate, they are little stars!
Hi Sommer!
This is Grammy’s co-worker/friend Sharon…I just wanted to say congratulations on the boys! You truly have a beautiful family!
Please tell your mom to enjoy her time but we can’t wait to see her and hear the stories…Best wishes!!
I’m so glad the boys are one step closer to coming home. It will be such a relief to have the family at least in one city.
I’ve been very touched by reading your blog and have been impressed with your writing especially how well you’ve held it all together yet honestly allow us into your world at such an emotional time for you.
You’re all in my prayers.
WONDERFUL news!!!!!!