Apples and Balalas

Today we took quite a trip – technically we had 4 appointments, two ultrasounds and two doctor visits, luckily they were in close proximity to each other and the doctor saw the twins together. The news is: 1) they weigh 6lbs 3ozs and 6lbs 6ozs; 2) both of the boys’ right kidneys have returned to normal; 3) Patrick’s left kidney is slightly abnormal still; and 4) Luke’s left kidney is quite abnormal. The doctor predicted a 20-25% chance of his having to have surgery eventually. If it gets worse within the next few months, the surgery will be sooner, if not, it would be in a year or so – again, if he needs it at all.
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The trip today was such an ordeal! Three babies, two monitors, one huge stroller, one diaper bag, six baby blankets, three coats, five hats and a pair of Joe’s mittens. All while trying to stay far away from germs at a children’s hospital! Aye yi yi! Thank goodness my mom is here! I don’t know what I’d do without her!!

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When we finally got home, Joe had some lunch and enjoyed sticking apple slices to his forehead and hair. He also said banana for the first time this morning, although it turned out more like “balala.” Very cute.

Bright-eyed Patrick

Luke says “hmmmm, interesting.”

Joe loves his brothers. He’s likes to stick his finger in the hole of the binky to feel the baby sucking.