So, today was Rhys’ appointment with the doctor. If you recall from previous posts, he’s been having issues with gaining weight. He’s gaining weight, just not as much as he should. He should be gaining about 1 oz a day, and he was gaining about .5 oz a day. Well, he was started on a higher calorie formula and alternated this formula with breast feeding. He weighed in today at 11 lbs and 6 ozs!! That’s up from 10 lbs even about a week and a half ago. :) He’s gaining well over 1 oz a day now! :) Looks like we found the magic formula (::rimshot::).

After the Goo Goo Monster’s doctor visit we decided to go drop in on the NICU nurses and see all of Rhys’ aunties. We were both very excited to see them again. But, let me tell you, that quickly changed from excitement to a flood of emotion as I walked down the hall to the NICU. Just when you think you’re over something, you realize you are so far from healed…. It was tough walking down the hall and seeing the chairs where we waited while they did various procedures on the twins. We saw the sinks where we washed up every chance we had because we didn’t want the little ones to get sick. We saw Leilani’s old stall…. There was another baby in the stall…I don’t think I will ever feel comfortable in that room looking at the place my daughter died… Again, I thought I had dealt with this… We also saw a familiar face there. One of the babies that was there when the twins were admitted is STILL there! His mom also had twins and already lost one while we were there. Her baby boy has an infection and I couldn’t help think of Leilani. His face reminded me of hers. I feel so bad for this girl. She’s so young and to have gone through so much at that age. It’s just not right… Everyone, if you can spare the minute then say a prayer for her son. If anyone deserves a break it’s her and her little boy.

It was nice to see all the nurses and doctors. They were all very excited to see Rhys and how much he’s grown! I’m still in awe to see how much he grown in just the last week!! We didn’t get to see all the nurses. :( And only saw one of his primaries. But, we’ll head back there to see the rest of them soon. It felt so good to see all of them again. I could never repay what they have done for me, and my life is truly in their service. What a bunch of simply amazing people.

That’s about it for me. Here’s a pic of Monster. :) He looks like he just stuck his finger in the light socket!!! What a head of hair!!