Not sure if I should still be numbering the days or not, since it was mostly counting the boys' stay in the NICU. I guess perhaps the numbers should begin anew: 22 days in the NICU and now day 2 at home.
Anyways, today held several first experiences for our boys and us. They had their first trip out of doors and to church (to see our outreach Christmas production); first time being held by one of their aunts, an uncle, a cousin, and a great grandma; and, for us, first time giving them a bath at home (the bath was my favorite part of the day, double teaming it with my husband). And on all counts, things went really well.
Through everything, one big thing we have to be mindful of is not over stimulating them. Simple things like bouncing them too much or patting or rubbing their back for too long overloads their little systems. For the most part, we want to keep thing for them quiet and calm. Although they are almost a month old, they still are premature and their neurological systems aren't fully mature yet. But it's definitely hard sometimes- since they really are so stinking cute :)
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