BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Baby Zachary Baby Cael with Momma Quote Link to comment
fro daddy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Baby Zachary Baby Cael with Momma two good looking young men Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Those are some god looking kids BRI! Congratulations again Admins/Mods- Any chance we have have his screen name changed to BigredIowanwhomustnowchangepoopydiapers? By the way BRI....here's your new badge Quote Link to comment
Touchdown Tommie Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks for sharing the pictures! Are they still in NICU? If so, do you have any idea when they will be released? I hope you are enjoying the time with the wife and little ones!!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just a quick update for everyone, the wife is doing well, she does have some pretty good swelling in her legs, but it's slowly starting to go down. We will be discharged from the hospital today so I don't know how she's going to react to going home without the little ones. Cael is doing fantastic and doing much better than alot of babies his age. He is eating more at every feeding, until we find his toleration range, and having regular diaper changes. While that's going to cause dad/mom some headaches it's definately a good thing and lets us know he is okay. He does have a little bit of jaundice, but that's normal given his age and prematurity. They took him off of the little bit of oxygen that he was on and he is now just breathing normally and seems to be tolerating this okay. All he has on him now is the monitor and an IV line to continue to push fluids through until he can eat nothing, but formula/breast milk. Zach isn't doing as well as his brother, but he's still doing well according to the hospital staff and reacting like most babies that come to the NICU at 32 weeks do. Zach has some jaudice as well and again that's normal. He is on the ventilator though and that's due to the fact that he is obviously having some trouble breathing. Everytime they take him off of it he does okay for awhile and then he starts to struggle so they are going to leave him on it for a few more days and try again. Evidently he may have pneumonia and this may be leading to the problems he is having breathing. I can tell you they are sucking some nasty fluids out of his lungs so no wonder the little guy is having trouble breathing. Zach also had to have a pick line or central line put in a few days ago. The central line runs from his left arm, up through his shoulder, and down an artery by his heart. It sounds horrible, but it's nothing more than a more permanent IV. Zach had been going through IV's way too fast and was constantly getting woken up to be poked and then would get upset. It was also causing some headaches for the medical staff so this will be better for everyone. I've been assured though, and if you're a parent you'll know where I'm coming from, that Zach is doing well considering his age and Cael is doing exceptional. While that's all fine and good I'm so worried about Zach that's driving me nuts. Supposedly these little guys do so much better a few days after receiving the antibiotics that it's amazing, but I'm going to remain cautiously optimistic at this time. Thanks for the support everyone. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just a quick update for everyone, the wife is doing well, she does have some pretty good swelling in her legs, but it's slowly starting to go down. We will be discharged from the hospital today so I don't know how she's going to react to going home without the little ones. Cael is doing fantastic and doing much better than alot of babies his age. He is eating more at every feeding, until we find his toleration range, and having regular diaper changes. While that's going to cause dad/mom some headaches it's definately a good thing and lets us know he is okay. He does have a little bit of jaundice, but that's normal given his age and prematurity. They took him off of the little bit of oxygen that he was on and he is now just breathing normally and seems to be tolerating this okay. All he has on him now is the monitor and an IV line to continue to push fluids through until he can eat nothing, but formula/breast milk. Zach isn't doing as well as his brother, but he's still doing well according to the hospital staff and reacting like most babies that come to the NICU at 32 weeks do. Zach has some jaudice as well and again that's normal. He is on the ventilator though and that's due to the fact that he is obviously having some trouble breathing. Everytime they take him off of it he does okay for awhile and then he starts to struggle so they are going to leave him on it for a few more days and try again. Evidently he may have pneumonia and this may be leading to the problems he is having breathing. I can tell you they are sucking some nasty fluids out of his lungs so no wonder the little guy is having trouble breathing. Zach also had to have a pick line or central line put in a few days ago. The central line runs from his left arm, up through his shoulder, and down an artery by his heart. It sounds horrible, but it's nothing more than a more permanent IV. Zach had been going through IV's way too fast and was constantly getting woken up to be poked and then would get upset. It was also causing some headaches for the medical staff so this will be better for everyone. I've been assured though, and if you're a parent you'll know where I'm coming from, that Zach is doing well considering his age and Cael is doing exceptional. While that's all fine and good I'm so worried about Zach that's driving me nuts. Supposedly these little guys do so much better a few days after receiving the antibiotics that it's amazing, but I'm going to remain cautiously optimistic at this time. Thanks for the support everyone. Quote Link to comment
Roxy Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I know that you have been so busy at the hospital and all...I really appreciate you taking the time to update us on your wife and boys. Give your wife a big hug and I hope the boys will get to come home soon..but..not until they are sure it is ok to send them home. Prayer said for all of you..take care. Quote Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just a quick update for everyone, the wife is doing well, she does have some pretty good swelling in her legs, but it's slowly starting to go down. We will be discharged from the hospital today so I don't know how she's going to react to going home without the little ones. Cael is doing fantastic and doing much better than alot of babies his age. He is eating more at every feeding, until we find his toleration range, and having regular diaper changes. While that's going to cause dad/mom some headaches it's definately a good thing and lets us know he is okay. He does have a little bit of jaundice, but that's normal given his age and prematurity. They took him off of the little bit of oxygen that he was on and he is now just breathing normally and seems to be tolerating this okay. All he has on him now is the monitor and an IV line to continue to push fluids through until he can eat nothing, but formula/breast milk. Zach isn't doing as well as his brother, but he's still doing well according to the hospital staff and reacting like most babies that come to the NICU at 32 weeks do. Zach has some jaudice as well and again that's normal. He is on the ventilator though and that's due to the fact that he is obviously having some trouble breathing. Everytime they take him off of it he does okay for awhile and then he starts to struggle so they are going to leave him on it for a few more days and try again. Evidently he may have pneumonia and this may be leading to the problems he is having breathing. I can tell you they are sucking some nasty fluids out of his lungs so no wonder the little guy is having trouble breathing. Zach also had to have a pick line or central line put in a few days ago. The central line runs from his left arm, up through his shoulder, and down an artery by his heart. It sounds horrible, but it's nothing more than a more permanent IV. Zach had been going through IV's way too fast and was constantly getting woken up to be poked and then would get upset. It was also causing some headaches for the medical staff so this will be better for everyone. I've been assured though, and if you're a parent you'll know where I'm coming from, that Zach is doing well considering his age and Cael is doing exceptional. While that's all fine and good I'm so worried about Zach that's driving me nuts. Supposedly these little guys do so much better a few days after receiving the antibiotics that it's amazing, but I'm going to remain cautiously optimistic at this time. Thanks for the support everyone. Congrats again BRI. One thing you might want to research (if you haven't already) is the bennefit of breast milk over formula. It really bothered me and my wife that the lead nurse kept pushing us to go with formula..we started wondering if she was getting a kickback.. If at all possible (I know it might be hard with the twins still being in the hospital and Mom being home), but the longterm bennefits of the "golden seal"? milk (First few days) to their immune systems is amazing. My Son was born after 37 weeks..was a little jaundiced, so thay rented us a "tanning bed" type of thing for the first week or so..But now, he hardly ever gets sick. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 T You and your wife have two absolutely adorable babies. I am overjoyed for you and her. Both little guys will be fine and be home before you know it. Rejoice brother , you are truly blessed. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks for the reassurance HSKRNOKC..........I need it. Husker 37, my wife has already started doing the breast pump thing and they are receiving a small amount of that right now. She hopes more will come, and I'm sure it will, so we don't have to give them formula. Oh, one more thing, they took Zach off of the ventilator this afternoon and put him back on the CPAP machine and he's doing well so far. We hope the little guy keeps it up! Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good Luck BRI, your life has officially changed. 50 Things Every Single Dad Should Know Posted by: admin by: Detra Davis “Mama said there’d be days like this,” are strikingly honest lyrics that should be the introduction to the single dad’s national anthem. What mama didn’t say is that the days would sometimes go on, and on, and on, and on. It’s no secret that being a single parent is a tough job, and being a single mom is next to impossible, but being a single dad, now that is a death defying feat. Single dads are not suppose to exist, it’s a sort of oxymoron; like marital bliss. Fortunately, any dad who takes on the role of single parent “by choice” should receive an Oscar; okay at least a Golden Globe. The knowledge that comes naturally to women does not exist in the pronominal character of a man. There is however, basic knowledge that fathers should know if they find themselves under the category of single father. Note: This list is not all inclusive and you are welcome to add your own words of wisdom, just remember like all families, single or not, your children reflect the type of home they come from, so take pride dad, take pride! 1. Babies are a lot tougher than you think, so be gentle. 2. Toddlers will not listen to you, pick your battles. 3. When feeding children 0 to 6 years of age, keep it simple, real simple. 4. Little children have accidents, get over it, learn to clean it up and wait on the next oops…it will happen. 5. Never leave the house without sending everyone to the bathroom first. 6. Always have a first aid kit. Keep one in the house, in the car and at your place of employment. 7. Child proof your home, every inch. 8. Never leave small children alone in the bath tub. 9. Never leave older children to supervise small children alone in the bath tub. 10. When tending to your children, allow the phone or cell phone to ring, the voice mail will pick up the call. Who ever it is, they can wait. Your children are a priority. 11. Play with your children. 12. Sing with your children. (Sing anyway) 13. Entertain your children. Act silly, tell jokes, have fun with your children. 14. Take pride in how your children look. Clean, well fitting, color coordinated clothing is key. Keep it simple. (Gently used is okay…honest) 15. Teach your children that cleanliness is next to….well, you know….BATHE from head to toe. 16. Some small children need to use deodorant. 17. Talk to your mother, female friend, or female physician about female hygiene concerns. 18. Talk to your children about sex, drugs, video games, porn sites and all other issues covered in the newspaper and on television, before they hear it or learn of it o utside their home. 19. Keep a family photo album. 20. Take photos of special events and everyday activities. 21. Watch your children play, study, and interact with one another, learn about their personality. 22. Don’t ever, ever be afraid to tell your children “NO”…Just say “NO” (Give a short explanation, but don’t renege.) 23. Organize your family life, a lack of structure is stressful to you and your children (it’s okay to have a schedule…up at 7 a.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. lights out at 8 p.m.) You know. 24. Show and tell your children how to behave, set the example. 25. “I hate you,” and “I wish you were dead” are common expressions used by all children and teens at least once in their life, expect to hear it 26. Your children are human, they will get angry. Allow a cool down period and then talk, listen, talk, listen, talk, listen, listen, listen. 27. Tweens (children 10-14) are all knowing; always go behind them and check everything they say and do. 28. Teenagers are all knowing and all doing, always go behind them, under them, around, them and through them, checking everything they say and do. 29. Give your children chores; there are no free lunches in life 30. Insist your teenagers work; it builds character and prepares them for the reality of life. 31. Never buy your child a car or any expensive item; they will care for it better if they have invested in it 100%. 32. Never get your child a cell phone unless they can pay for it themselves. If you must, use a phone that allows limited calling i.e. a Firefly (I am not plugging this, it’s just an example) if you must provide a method of communicating with your child. 33. Do not buy your child anything they want, they will not respect you or appreciate the purchase. 34. Tell your daughters the truth about how boys really think. 35. Encourage your children to celebrate life and be happy. 36. Encourage your children to understand the mind/body connection and take care of both. 37. Eat health foods. 38. Plant a garden with your children. 39. Provide opportunities for your children to succeed, sports, board games, cooking. 40. Praise your children from being good, loving caring people when they display those behaviors. 41. Expose your children to the possibilities in life, encourage them to dream big dreams. 42. Never be jealous of your children. 43. Love your children unconditionally, there will be times when this is difficult, or impossible; just do it. 44. Learn to let go of your children and let them fail, it really does build character. 45. Learn to wait before helping your children out of financial difficulty. Allow them to figure out the solution for themselves. 46. Know that children are particularly emotionally dependent on single parents. 47. Know that single parents are particularly emotionally dependent on their children. 48. Learn to live and love apart. 49. Appreciate all the ups and downs of raising your children and know you did the best you could and that was alright. 50. Celebrate a job well done! About The Author Detra D. Davis is a certified Parent Educator with the North Carolina Parent Network and has been a writer for over 25 years. Visit her website http://www.supportingourchildren.com, a membership site supporting parents, schools, parent organizations and support groups that encourage parent education and parent involvement. Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 PICC line is the way to go for extended antibiotics admin and tpn nutrition. In twelve years I have started only 1 iv line on a baby. More traumatic for me than the baby. Good to hear that he's on a cpap now. With the antibiotics and deep suction his lungs should clear up without any other setbacks. take care Rick GBR Quote Link to comment
killer cacti Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Baby Zachary Baby Cael with Momma Quote Link to comment
TXHSKR Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Baby Zachary Baby Cael with Momma Maybe some Husker gear thrown in with all the prayers will get those boys feeling stronger!!! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. BRI!!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Baby Zachary Baby Cael with Momma Maybe some Husker gear thrown in with all the prayers will get those boys feeling stronger!!! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. BRI!!! I'm hoping that they gain some weight so they can wear their Husker gear home. Quote Link to comment
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