I have not written in few days. Life has been so crazy since I got out of the hospital. First lets start with a Brooklyn update. She is 11 days old today and 30 weeks and 4 days gestational age. In the last couple of day Brook has finally started to gain weight. Last night she weighed 2 lbs and 14 ounces. She is taking 24 ml every 3 hours. We are also fortifying my milk. This adds 4 calories per feeding. I am amazed at what 4 calories extra can do for her little body. I feel like I can take in more than four calories from just smelling a piece of pie. We have been restricted to holding her two times a day. I look forward to these two feelings each day. Brooklyn is still on oxygen and probably will be for quite a while. She has had all her IVs removed. All offer nutrients is coming from milk, which she takes through a feeding tube. Her feeding tube is a tiny tube that is inverted thought her mouth and goes all the way to her stomach. Brook is becoming more alert and opening her eyes more. She is starting to respond to the schedule she is on. She is doing the best she can do for being so small. I give God all the credit!


Going back and forth between home and the hospital every three hours has been crazy. Any of you moms that have had NICU babies have any advise for me? Did you go for every feeding? I feel like I need to be there for her so she knows she is loved. It is hard to be at the hospital every 3 hours and still make sure Colten's needs are met. My 2 1/2 year old son is starving for affection right now. It just kills me. When I am home he just clings to me and when I leave he cries. I don't know how to be both their mommies right now. There is just not enough time in the day. I am staying home for the midnight and 3:00 am feelings. Between all the back and forth and pumping every 3 hours life is just crazy!!!

We have had amazing support and help from friends and family so far. My mom has been living with us for about a month. She has been AMAZING! I am sad to say that she is going home today. It is time for her to return to her life. She will be missed, but I know she will be back soon. I have to say, there were some tears shed when we said our goodbye this morning. We have also had several friends   bring us meals. It is been so helpful not to have to worry about what was for dinner. Thank you so much SheaBristo for setting up the meal train. We are so blessed to have so much help and support!

We are just going to continue to pray that Brook stays strong!