WolvinLA2

April 10th, 2012 at 12:43 PM ^

Congrats!  Weeks in the NICU can be tough on new parents, so I'm sure you're very relieved to all be home. 

It's probably no wonder to you now why neonatologists and NICU nurses are some of the most appreciated in the world.

Needs

April 10th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^

My twins were in the NICU for about exactly the same amount of time, and in retrospect, while stressful and completely disorienting, it was a real blessing. It allowed my wife to recover from the delivery and us to prepare, somewhat, in a safe environment for what caring for twins would be like.

That doesn't mean that the night we brought them home wasn't the most terrifying night of my life. 

And to the OP, congrats. Every 6 months it gets easier. And if you haven't already, see if there's a local parents of twins group, which is not only good for support, but for lots of hand-me-down, twin specific, stuff.

74polSKA

April 10th, 2012 at 12:48 PM ^

Congratulations and well done commitment post.  Glad to hear they are home.  Good size for twins, your wife is a good woman!  I hope you had a good NICU to spend your time.  We were there for 3 weeks with my daughter.  Don't worry about the remedial parenting skills, they'll get better out of necessity! 

profitgoblue

April 10th, 2012 at 1:01 PM ^

It must have been a very stressful past few days for you, sir.  Congratulations to you and your family and lots of MGoLuck as you as you lose an extreme amount of sleep over the next few months.  I think I mentioned previously but sleep deprivation is not a fun thing.  I'm currently operating on about 5 hours a night but it continues to shrink as Baby Profitgoblue gets older and more aware of her surroundings.  #buzzkill

[P.S.  I edited your thread to delete reference to your last name.  If you want to keep it in there, please disregard my effort and add it back in.]

 

TorontoBlue

April 10th, 2012 at 1:04 PM ^

We had 17 days in NICU with my daughter back in the day - amazing how small those Preemie Pampers are and how much a small box of them costs, eh?  Congratulations to you both and enjoy your precious gifts.

GO BLUE!

Genzilla

April 10th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^

I imagine there were some tense moment when dealing with premature twins, but it really is a blessing that they're both okay and you're able to have them home.  I can't wait till I have a son (or daughter for that matter) to spend Saturday afternoons watching games with, just like my father did with me.

Daniel

April 10th, 2012 at 2:32 PM ^

in the offseason. Sources close to the family say he could increase his body weight by as much as 322% in the next year (given a 22lb average for a 1-year-old)

If he continues bulking up at that rate, he would weigh 1910373042393.07 lbs by the time he hits campus. I think maybe your son may be built for football.

 

bluewave720

April 10th, 2012 at 2:36 PM ^

NICU days are kinda like dog years.  Each day is like 7 actual days.  Glad to hear you get those future Michigan stars back home where they belong. 

MGoBrewMom

April 10th, 2012 at 2:37 PM ^

I also have twins. 8 year olds..both girls, both Softball..pitcher/catcher combo commits..already some coaching from Hutch and Bonnie. Advice: Breathe in that baby smell, and keep it forever...it goes away way too fast. make sure to help your wife Sleep deprivation makes you (and your wife) a different person...so be nice. Enjoy every single moment!!

Blue Chevy in OTown

April 10th, 2012 at 3:12 PM ^

Congrats!  My daughter and son each spent a week in the NICU after being born 4 and 5 weeks premature, respectively.  I hated them having to stay in there!  My wife made fun of me because I would sing "Hail to the Victors" to my son while holding and feeding him.  My kids are 8 and 5 respectively, and I wish your children the same fortune with good health!

NorthSideBlueFan

April 10th, 2012 at 3:07 PM ^

It can be pretty stressful/scary in a way i never knew existed.
My son had to spend one night in there just to make sure his temperature would stabilize, since both Jack and my wife started to have their temperature's elevate when she was induced.
Happy to report my son is now nearly 14 months old and healthy as a horse, having 95th percentile height and 75th weight, I sure hope Coach Hoke(Coach Hart?) likes his tape!
I hope for the same good fortune for each of you parents out there!

RowoneEndzone

April 10th, 2012 at 3:08 PM ^

Congratulations man!  I will be sure my son Boden or "Bo" looks out for them as he will be a sophmore when they are freshman.  He is still undecided on lacross or football at the moment.  

Blue Chevy in OTown

April 10th, 2012 at 3:16 PM ^

Congrats!  My daughter and son each spent a week in the NICU after being born 4 and 5 weeks premature, respectively.  I hated them having to stay in there!  My wife made fun of me because I would sing "Hail to the Victors" to my son while holding and feeding him.  My kids are 8 and 5 respectively, and I wish your children the same fortune with good health! 

Princetonwolverine

April 10th, 2012 at 3:25 PM ^

Here's hoping they say their first words together. One says "Go" and the other says "Blue".