Our boys are tough little guys

Over the past few days we have had a few more setbacks with Lucas, but he has also made some improvements.  His kidneys are working again and his urine output is now pretty good.  Sunday night was another rough one.  His left lung burst and he had to have a chest tube put in to relieve some of the pressure. They said his lung can heal but it will take some time.  The doctor is still not hopeful for Luke.  He thinks he only has a few days left, but we're not giving up on our little boy.  We are going to keep fighting for him.

I sat down beside my precious Lucas and told him that we have been through so much together during the pregnancy and I will be there by his side through this too.  He is truly a part of me.  I always tell him that he has more spirit and strength than any person I've ever known.  Probably one of the most endearing and sweetest moments of motherhood for me happened a couple of days ago when, as I was talking to Luke, he opened his eyes and started wiggling his arms and feet.  He knew his mommy was talking to him and it warmed my heart so much for him to respond to my voice.

Miller is responding very well to the antibiotics for the NEC.  Hopefully he will be back on milk feedings by the weekend.  They will start very slow and work back up.  Miller is such a funny little guy.  All the nurses talk about what a feisty little boy he is.  He hates getting his diaper changed and bath time and is not afraid to let you know that he is not happy.  He loves his pacifier and will try to use anything he can as a paci if his is not nearby.  Today we caught him pulling out his oxygen tubes from his nose to try to use as a paci.

Declan learned a new word this week- brother.  Or bru-ba as he says when he is around the twins.  It is so sweet to hear D say bru-ba.  I can already tell he is going to be a great big brother.

It's hard to believe that this sweet little guys have only been in our lives for 3 weeks.  It feels like they have always been here.  They are so much a part of us and I love my sweet family so much.