One Month Down and Still Got That New Baby Smell - 5/02

We're inching closer to one month with Madison and Brooklyn (born April 7th) and the hospital staff is preparing us to bring them home, hopefully within the next two weeks.  They must pass a few "tests" including five days with no Bradys (episodes of falling heart rate), maintaining healthy levels of oxygen while sitting in their carseats, and taking all of their feedings via bottle (versus a tube) in a 24 hour period.  In the meantime, we're practicing flying solo with the girls....

(Brooklyn to the left)

They were also recently lectured by Dad that they can't come home until they agreed that dating wont be allowed until age 25.  They listened to the argument but likely opposed his views.

(Madison closest to Dad)

Madison just broke the 4 lb mark and has mastered her bottle feeding practically overnight.  She also passed her hearing test today!  Brooklyn is trending well with her weight and sits at around 4 lb 8 oz now but didn't pass her hearing test yet but we are told this isn't that unusual and we shouldn't worry just yet.  

(Brooklyn)

All of this recent activity and talk of going home has tired them out.  We asked Madison for a final photo op but she declined.