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

Transition

June 27 7:30 pm

Home sweet home........sort of. Heather and I got home today about 5:30 and have spent some time getting settled in. Unpacking, getting the take home breast pump dialed in, getting multiple prescriptions from the pharmacy and just getting used to being back at home were the agenda items for the past few hours. It is definately nice to be back in your own space with your own comforts of home around you, but it just feels strange. Knowing that half our family is so far away is very unsettling. We can both rationalize our way through the logic. We know it is the best of a bad situation and that they are getting the very best care they possibly can. Unfortunately logic isn't in control. There is still just a very surreal aura about life right now.......we're in transition.......we'll figure it out.......hopefully sooner than later.

Heather continues healing well and continues to make me proud. The continue to have a good day. Before we left Parker had taken a full cc of breast milk and was looking completely serene as he napped on his tummy. Tyler had yet to eat as he had to have his PIC line replaced. They were attempting another one through his leg this time when we left. Tyler did however pass his brother in a very important department.......the poopy dept.!!!! He actually had a very little teeny tiny itsy bitsy little poop in his diaper, which means his digestive track is up and running!!!! Never thought I'd get excited about a poopy diaper (or be using the word poopy for that matter). All in all a pretty calm relaxing day for the boys, which is always good. Time to eat dinner ( thank god no more cafeteria food!!!). Will update more later.

2 comments:

JulieO said...

I TOTALLY know what you mean about pees and poohs! You will celebrate them and talk about them as if they are a gift.

I now always ask if Ollie or Lola is making "presents" for Papa - since I'm input and Tom is output!

Again you ALL are amazing people!

Thanks for the update John!

Pointer Family said...

Hello Thompson Family!!! Congratulations on your sweet little boys. We have been keeping up with your blogs, which has been so wonderful! Our hearts are full of prayers for your family.

I remember when I had TJ, leaving the hospital, I could feel the air on my face and I looked around and the world looked different... felt different... it is amazing how these tiny little people completely change your life in a matter of moments. (-:

We are so happy to hear about Tyler and Parker - so excited to meet them... so glad to hear Heather is doing well. These little boys are so lucky... so blessed to have parents like you.

Please let us know what we can do to help and support you. We would love to bring you dinner, we can pick up groceries, we can pick up prescriptions, drive anywhere, do anything... just let us know what we can do to help you.

Take care, we love you and cant wait to see you!!
Big hugs and lots of love,
The Pointers