Jaz who?

We're back! Mari and I needed some time off so we just got back from a short trip down to Cancun for the weekend - ahh, a much needed vacation. Okay, so we're just dreaming, but one day we'll be able to do that again.
Jaz at the beach


Speaking of vacation, our first-born, Jaz the Jazmanian devil, has been on vacation with my friend Molly and her dog Flash. Jaz has really been enjoying the vacation lifestyle - lounging around and eating food she's not supposed to (sorry about the cake...and bagel...and buns...and Sun Chips)! The funny thing is that our minds are on vacation. I mean, we have completely forgotten about J-dog!! I was supposed to pick her up this weekend and completely forgot about her. Hopefully, this is not a sign of what's to come when the babies come home. Normally, we are so excited to see her; in fact, when we flew back from Hawaii, we drove 3 hours to Austin to get her and turn right back around to drive 3 hours back home - we were up for 36 hours straight just to see Jaz sooner. Tomorrow we'll get her first thing in the morning and she can get some cuddle time in bed...and clean up any crumbs we have dropped on the floor.

How can you forget that face?

I know, I know, get to the babies. Finally, all 4 are in the same pod now! We're pretty sure they know this and are much happier now.

Cohen




Cohen is now 4 lbs 8oz and taking 3 bottle/nipple feedings per day. If he could just remember to keep his heart beating while eating. Cohen has a reputation for being the pooper. I mean, he goes like all the time. I change him before feeding him, he goes while I'm feeding him, then he goes again while I'm changing him after his feeding. On the days I'm thinking, I act like I don't smell it so someone else has to change it - I'm so bad but my time is coming!

Amazing little Noah

Noah is rockin'!! He continues to amaze the surgeons and nurses with his rapid recovery! They are considering beginning feedings through feeding tube tomorrow already. He is growing without milk which is definitely good, but he will now be able to get some of Mari's antibodies from her colostrum. He now tips the scales at 3 lbs 15 oz. Sometimes, I think he is hurting a little because he'll get a bit fussy, but he calms right down with a little love or swaddling. God is definitely listening to all of the prayers and healing little Noah.

Mom & Daughter


Sophia is growing too! She is now 3 lbs 5 oz. I love her fuzzy little head! She is definitely the little princess, especially with all the cute outfits she has. We're pretty sure the nurses play dress-up with her because she always has on a different outfit. She is definitely daddy's little girl.

Sophia

Finn is doing great as well. He is closing in on the 4lb mark! We think he will be the little perfectionist out of the bunch. He gets a little fussy if we take too long to do things or things aren't how he thinks they should be. It's fun to see him figure things out. The first time he bottle fed, he would suck and then wrinkle his forehead in curiosity, thinking "Did I just make that happen?"

Busha & Finn



We love y'all!

Chris