A Few Hours Old - Grant's paci is about as big as his head!
Thursday morning - Grant was under "Minimum Stimulation", so all Michael could really do was take a picture. No touching, no talking... I love this picture!
Look at that hair! It's a good thing we have Aunt Christian around when it comes time for the first haircut.
Just over 24 hours old and other than the one to two minutes when I was in recovery, this is the first time I got to see Grant. His face was swollen because he was laying on his belly, but isn't he precious!!
Bottoms Up! Grant doesn't like to sit still for long.
As of today Grant is doing great! Grant and Ethan had what is known as TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome). For a quick little overview of what that is, go to http://www.americanpregnancy.org/multiples/ttts.htm. Grant was the "recipient twin," receiving more blood flow. Dr. Kaizer (another great doctor!) said that is why Grant was so red at first. He said Grant's platelets were really high, making his blood thick and sluggish, like old motor oil. To help Grant out, they withdrew blood and replaced it with saline. At first, Grant was on a nasal cannula, and he had two lines going into his belly button, a UAC and a UVC. The UAC was for drawing blood and blood gasses, and for monitoring blood pressure. The UVC was for giving IV fluids, medications, and blood products. He also started out under three bili lights and he had a feeding tube. As of today, the nasal cannula and all the bili lights are gone! They have also taken out both lines from his belly button and inserted a picc line in his little arm. Since they took the lines from his belly button today, I was again able to hold Grant and Michael was able to hold him for the first time!
Thursday morning - Grant was under "Minimum Stimulation", so all Michael could really do was take a picture. No touching, no talking... I love this picture!
Look at that hair! It's a good thing we have Aunt Christian around when it comes time for the first haircut.
Just over 24 hours old and other than the one to two minutes when I was in recovery, this is the first time I got to see Grant. His face was swollen because he was laying on his belly, but isn't he precious!!
Bottoms Up! Grant doesn't like to sit still for long.
As of today Grant is doing great! Grant and Ethan had what is known as TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome). For a quick little overview of what that is, go to http://www.americanpregnancy.org/multiples/ttts.htm. Grant was the "recipient twin," receiving more blood flow. Dr. Kaizer (another great doctor!) said that is why Grant was so red at first. He said Grant's platelets were really high, making his blood thick and sluggish, like old motor oil. To help Grant out, they withdrew blood and replaced it with saline. At first, Grant was on a nasal cannula, and he had two lines going into his belly button, a UAC and a UVC. The UAC was for drawing blood and blood gasses, and for monitoring blood pressure. The UVC was for giving IV fluids, medications, and blood products. He also started out under three bili lights and he had a feeding tube. As of today, the nasal cannula and all the bili lights are gone! They have also taken out both lines from his belly button and inserted a picc line in his little arm. Since they took the lines from his belly button today, I was again able to hold Grant and Michael was able to hold him for the first time!
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