Since the quads have to "share" everything we celebrate unbirthdays for them. We let them chose a treat of their choice on the day that they were released from the NICU to come home. It is kindof a fun way for them to have their special day without having to share with everyone. Jayson surprised us and was the 1st one released from the hospital. He started out the sickest with an unknown infection. He also had a hole in his heart but he still pulled past his sister and came home first. He, along with Nathan and Bryan, had to come home on oxygen. But not for long.
Two days later, Cassie came home. We thought she would be first but she liked to stop breathing during feedings so she had to wait her two week "probation". The following day Bryan was released and then finally Nathan. Bryan also surprised us. He contracted bacterial meningitis in the NICU and we almost lost him. We were very lucky that his nurse noticed something wrong immediately and he was able to be treated. It was a very scary ride in the NICU and we never knew what was going to come at us but we all survived and five years later you can see they are no worse for the wear. LOL.
As I was looking through pictures, I found these two great ones of the "older" boys. They were so very young when they got four new siblings. But you can see it did not seem to bother them, they did not skip a beat. So cute and funny!!! Have a fabulous day, my friends.
2 comments:
Oh no! Pip died again? :( I am so sorry for your gang. Death is something that is so difficult to understand, even as adults.
I love that you guys have 'unbirthdays'! What a great mom you are. You truly are my inspiration.
What a great idea! Looks like fun too. I think it's awesome that you took the time to have a party for each of them. That's a lot of work. You're such a good mom.
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