Best. Day. Ever.

11/30/2013

I walked into the NICU this morning to see the babies and ask if it was going to be possible to hold them. Before I could speak the nurse was asking me if I was ready and went to grab a chair for me. I was able to hold Alec for over an hour and a half!!! As soon as he was placed in my arms and I started talking to him he opened his eyes and looked at me. It was the most beautiful experience! I cannot wait to hold Lilah later today.

Alec has been a champ. He continues to improve every day. His bilirubin numbers have dropped and he will be done with the lights this afternoon.

Lilah is a fighter! She is continuing to work on breathing and is doing okay under the lights. Daddy got to change her diaper and took her temp! We tag teamed putting a little milk on her gums. She cooperated for me but clamped down when Dave tried. We both had a good laugh.

I should be able to hold my baby girl later this afternoon. Here is a picture of my time with Alec

15 Comments

Kristene Skalicky

11/30/2013 03:39:55 am

What a beautiful moment! Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work baby Atlas'!

Amy

11/30/2013 03:47:45 am

What a great picture. So happy for you.

Bonnie Wittenberg

11/30/2013 04:06:39 am

The picture of you and baby Alec brings tears of joy. What a beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing. We continue to pray for the babies.

Marcia Balonick

11/30/2013 05:46:45 am

Love reading your blog and keeping us up to date on the Atlas babies. our love and hugs.
Marcia and Bruce

Tricia Thueringer

11/30/2013 06:54:11 am

That picture brought me to tears, Katie!! It brings back such familiar feelings and I'm so excited you caught that memory on camera! So precious!

Ann Whiting

11/30/2013 07:25:11 am

This picture made me cry. He is such a little monkey! :). I'm so happy you got to hold your babies.....there's nothing like it in the whole wide world. XXOO

Tammy link

11/30/2013 09:10:03 am

So happy you were able to hold your babies! So wonderful!

Jen

11/30/2013 09:40:51 am

Yeah! I'm so glad they are both doing so well. You are so great at keeping us all posted. Can't wait to hear more and see more pictures.

Phoenix Tschida (Former Alumni Of Highland Catholic aka Mrs. Atlas's Favorite ;) )

11/30/2013 10:34:26 am

Congratulations Mama Atlas! I am so happy that you get two little bundles of joy in your life. I have 2 sets of twin cousins. One one each side of the family. My advice to you is to hold them in your arms when they come home in tears from a hard day at school. Also remember to take lots of pictures of them even if they may not want them.

Shelly Weber

11/30/2013 10:43:43 pm

Katie,Seeing your pictures takes me back to when Ben and Andrew were born and all the tubes and lights and machines! i also remember the first time I held them skin to skin. It was difficult not to have them home but then how many parents get to hold their babies undisturbed for 2 hours at a time! Enjoy!

Janet Stevermer link

11/30/2013 11:12:58 pm

Such a beautiful picture Katie. He hears your voice and he knows his mommy. There is no greater bond in the world. I hope you get to hold beautiful Lilah so soon.

Anne Gimpl

11/30/2013 11:55:38 pm

Katie
This is a beautiful picture of you and Alec! You
All have been in our thoughts and prayers!!
Grateful they are here!

Carol Mayeron

12/1/2013 03:23:13 am

Bobby and I are so happy you and your children are doing well. We look forward to seeing and hearing more. Rest up!

Joel

12/1/2013 07:43:21 am

So cute! Congrads Katie and Dave!

Kelley Karau

12/1/2013 10:25:24 am

So precious, so beautiful. Praying for all of you

Best. Day. Ever.

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