Thank you for sending your love, prayers and positive thoughts to our two beautiful babies. We hope that this blog will keep you updated on their progress through the months ahead and we look forward to sharing our story with you.
We welcomed the twins into the world on Thursday, March 27th, 2008. After a very healthy pregnancy, I went into labor on Wednesday, March 26th, 14 weeks early. While the cause may never be fully understood, it's likely that there was a small leak in Zoe's amniotic sac either caused by an infection or simply a weak membrane.
Zoe Montgomery Young was born at 6:38pm, weighing 1 lb 9.8 oz. and measuring 12 inches long. Her brother, Sawyer Don Steven Young, followed quickly behind at 6:40pm weighing 1 lb 1 oz. and measuring 11.5 inches long.
The past five days have been a roller coaster. We are learning quickly the ins and outs of the neonatal intensive care unit at Swedish Hospital. The nurses and doctors are amazing, loving people. Neil and I participate as much as we can in their "cares" by taking their temperatures, changing diapers, and soothing them as much as possible.
Zoe is doing very well. After 2 days on a ventilator, they were able to take her off and put her on a CPAP. It basically means that she is breathing on her own, but just has some constant pressure to help get her more air with each breath. They started introducing small amounts of breast milk yesterday and she seems to be tolerating it so far. All of this obviously can change at any moment, but we are impressed with her progress thus far.
Sawyer is doing well too. He is smaller than his sister but shares her feisty personality and determination. He is still on the ventilator, but they will likely try to take him off in the next couple of days. He is also receiving breast milk and seems to be digesting it. We can't wait for him to be able to put on some weight.
A series of tests for them lie ahead in the next couple of days and weeks. Everyone tells us it's a step forward and two steps back so we are preparing ourselves for that. It is amazing how much we love these two already. They make us so proud.
11 comments:
Dear Zoe & Sawyer,
You have the best parents in the whole world. Get big soon so they can take you to Dabob!
Love, Nana
Dear Zoe and Sawyer,
This is your Uncle Ric, in far off India. I'll be home in January, and we can start climbing, bicycle repair, and Gujarati cooking lessons immediately.
In India, you would call each other Zoe-bhen and Sawyer-bhai -- affectionate terms. You can call me either RiccyUncle or RiccyBaba -- either is ok ok.
I can't wait to meet you.
Love to you and your parents,
Uncle Ric
Dear Margo and Neil,
If Zoe and Sawyer are even half as strong and determined as their parents, they will be up and running in no time (or at least "getting big," which is their only task right now). The names you have chosen denote toughness and vitality. I pray these two little ones will find the grit to get through these early months.
I KNOW they feel your devoted love and all the good wishes that are pouring in from around the world.
Love, Kate
Margot and Neil, Maureen shared the news with us. We are sending all of our love and strength your way during this challenging time! Sawyer and Zoe are coming into a family full of love and we can't wait to meet them one day. Congratulations on giving birth to TWO strong, determined babies!
Love, Aley and Rob (and Elvis)
Margo and Neil,
Congrats on your newborns! I am sending you all my love and strength during this difficult time. I can't wait to meet you Sawyer and Zoe! Be strong and get big soon!
My thoughts are with you and your babies.
Love,
Sarka
Dear Maqrgo, Neil, Zoe and Sawyer,
From the heart of the majestic Rockies, the strength of the mountains sends out love and courage to you all.
We love you,
Uncle Pat and Pam
Margo and Neil. Congratulations on becoming parents to two little fighters!! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jodi and Ryan Scharnhorst
PS, I LOVE their names. . .so cute!
Dear Margo and Neil, We are praying for you and your babes. We know exactly what you are feeling and going though. We have living proof miracles do happen. Chanelle weighed 1.9, Alisha 1.4 (at 26 weeks). They are approaching their 18th birhtday and a June HS Graduation. College will be their next challenge. Stay hopeful and keep the faith. God Bless Jim and AJ
Dear Margo and Neil, We are praying for you and your babes. We know exactly how you all feel and what you are going though. We have living proof that miracles happen. Chanelle weighed 1.9 and Alisha 1.4 at birth (26 weeks). They are now approaching their
18th birthday, and graduate in June. College is their next challenge, stay hopeful and optimistic. Love and Prayers Jim and AJ
Dear Margo and Neil,
We have you and your absolutely beautiful babies in our hearts and thoughts.
Love, Dave, Laila, Alden, and Laith
Wow! Thanks for posting all your thoughts and ups and downs. I read backwards since I was there from the beginning...
I remember this first week. I was one of the first to take care of your little ones and they are special!
love,
nurse sharon
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