Welcome to Tyler and Parker Thompson's Blog

Tyler and Parker Thompson arrived on June 23, 2008 at only 26 weeks and 4 days old, weighing 1 pound 6 ounces (Parker) and 1 pound 10 ounces (Tyler). Parker spent 129 days (home 10/30/08) in the NICU, while brother Tyler spent 143 (home 11/13/08). We are thrilled to have our family complete with both boys home!

This blog was created by John (the daddy) to inform family and friends (and now new acquaintances) of the twins progression. Below is the blog archive dating back to the week Heather (the mommy) was admitted to the hospital. We try to post weekly updates, but on occasion the week gets the best of us.




Friday, June 27, 2008

Boys and Boobs.....of course

June 27 10:30
,The boys are officially on the boob!!!! Okay well not really on the boob, but they are both starting on a teeny tiny little bitty amount of breast milk today........yes!!!....you guessed it.......you're so good.......them starting on breast means that the heart condition is resolved!!!! Even though they both only had two of the three doses of medication, they BOTH responded extremely well and the heart closed!! The heart closure also means that their blood gasses are very good and they have both been lowered to the lowest setting on the new respirator. They have also both been taken off of anti-biotics (they both went on as a standard procedure) a little bit early. Parker has had enough of the sun lamp, but Tyler is still wanting a little darker tan, so he'll be on his for a little while longer. This visit was a good visit.....a really good visit. We understand that there is a long road ahead and there is bound to be lots of setbacks, but right now things are looking very good. This is exactly what we needed. Leaving the hospital today without the boys has been tearing us both apart. This news will definately help to make today a little bit easier.

So i started with the boys instead of Heather this time.....so now onto my beautiful wife: Heather continues to pump milk and bank liquid gold in the NICU. Her stiches come out this morning and we prepare to go home, which is both happy and sad. Happy to know that she is healing well and is tolerating the pain, yet sad to know we go home empty handed. Oh the roller coaster that become our life......."Jane!!! Get me off this crazy thing!!!!!" A little George Jetson quote for ya.

7 comments:

Katie said...

YES!! Great news! Dad had a dream last night that Tyler had started walking already and we think that it was a premonition of good news. Glad to hear that it has been a good morning...on to the next adventure!

JulieO said...

You ALL are amazing! Thank you John for your posts. They are being read (sometimes over and over again). Let me know Heather if you have any "downloading" questions : )

JulieO

Unknown said...

Yes, very good news!

Douglas6 said...

We are sending you tons of prayers and hugs!!! -The Douglas Clan

Ashley said...

I'm so very happy to hear that the boys are responding so well to their treatments! Heather, glad to hear that you're feeling much better too. Thanks for the update!

Ashley

Unknown said...

Heather and John - you and your precious boys are in our prayers and we will continue to monitor their amazing progress. We are traveling for the summer and are currently in SW Colorado. - Love, Judy and Ron Pendergraft

Tammie Clark said...

Heather, John and Boys.
Hello from the Clark family. We just wanted to let you know we are very happy and excited about your new arrivals. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers. Having children has been the most wonderful experience in our lives and nothing could ever top that. Being a parent is amazing. Enjoy every minute of everyday. Remember if you ever need anything please don't think twice about asking.
Tammie, Stuart, Amanda, and Bailey Clark