1. The happy (and nervous) mom. Obviously this is pre-op. Not so obviously this was taken at 7:15 AM and she was running on an hour and a half of sleep.
2. Jumping right past the birth and the "Introduction" pictures, here are some of her first moments with Mom and Dad. You might notice that Mom ain't lookin' quite so chipper. This would be a post-op photo. You also might notice that Dad has a funny look on his face. Nothing much to say about that. I am just funny looking.
3. Here are the brothers who have yet to meet their new sister, but I thought I would at least mention them anyway. They are all quite put out about that. I guess I will also admit that I have been looking for a reason to post this picture since they all look so spiffy.
4. Today Taryn got her hair done and tried on some new clothes. Why do I get the feeling that I will say that again? Anyway, here she is in the latest NICU fashion. You can also see that she is accessorizing with a pink bow and classic feeding tube. I didn't even know that the FTs were back in style.
So for all of you who like actual information, I will oblige now that you have looked at my pictures. Heather is doing tons better, even though she looks like she lost a fight with a staple gun (I honestly can't look at it.) She had to get up and walk today. I spent most of the day being thankful that I don't have to go through any of that stuff. I have a great wife.
Taryn got off the oxygen tubes last night, but this morning her doctor switched it out for the feeding tube. It should be a short term thing to make sure that she is getting nourishment, and that her body knows what to do with it, from day one. She takes a pacifier now, so that is a good sign. The girls also had a successful nursing session this evening, so things are looking up for tomorrow.
More tomorrow (or sometime.)
