Kangaroos and Glow Worms

As soon as I had cleared all morning testing from surgery, your daddy and I were out the door and headed for our one and only destination - you two! My biggest question for the day, When can I hold my babies? I was afraid to ask because I was sure the answer would be several days from now and that seemed like torture.

So, we got to you and begin touching and talking to you. "You know Mom," the nurse started, "I think Wiley might be able to try kangaroo care today. Would you like to try that?" Would I like to try that?!?! She then looked at you Ryan, "He may even be ready too."

I was ecstatic. I could not wait to hold my babies. We had to go back to the room for more testing and checkups for me, but we would be back after lunch to hold our boys!

After lunch, we giddily headed back to you. Unfortunately, Ryan you weren't quite ready to come out yet - you were still trying to pull out your oxygen. However, you were very observant of your brother. You saw him cuddling with me and your breathing instantly slowed down! They were even able to turn your oxygen levels down. Keep fighting, little guy, we will get to hold you soon too!

Wiley, you wailed and screamed as they took you out of your bed, but once you were snuggled inside my shirt, you were so calm and comfortable. For an hour I held you. It was heaven on earth!

Later when we went back to visit, we were greeted by our adorable little glow worms! Both of you are jaundice, so you'll be under the lights for at least a day or two. 

I just can't get over the fact that you are ours! I could stare at you both all day long. I can't wait until we snuggle, hold, and love on you whenever we'd like. And as strong as you have both shown to be, I hope that time isn't far away!