Hyderabad - Day 18

Our babies were discharged from Lotus Hospital on their 17th day after birth. Natalie was weigh 1555g and Nicole was weigh 1580g. We took them to photo shop to take passport pictures but they were too sleepy and close their eyes all time, so we took their  passport pictures at our service apartment by Dad's smart phone and developed at photo shop.

The DNA test at US consulate on 5/21/13. It was a hottest month in India (more than 40 C degree). Natalie and Nicole were doing fine, they were sleeping most of the day long except feeding time. We had an follow up check-up at Lotus Children's Hospital and Natalie gains 115g, Nicole gains 164g in 1 week. Natalie sucks 25 to 30ml for each feed. Nicole is a lot better, she sucks 35 to 40ml.

Their doctor said Natalie and Nicole do not need to see doctor again because they doing well, and be healthy babies. We are so thrilled to hear that.

Dad doing grocery almost every day, and Mom is taking care of the cooking, washing babies clothe, blanket, preparing the formula. We each feed babies at the same time, Dad mostly feeds Natalie and Nicole is very happy with Mom.

We may have the DNA test result next Tuesday, We already male an online appointment for Consular Report Birth Abroad and apply for our babies passport.

After that is The Indian Exit Permit with the help of Sai Kiran and mostly from Anjani. We think we a closer step to get home.

 

Hyderabad - Day 5

We arrive Hyderabad 5 days ago. Air India was so messy, they delay us 3 times in that trip and the time delay is 13 hours. We suppose get to Hyderabad at 7:45 AM and we can get there at 9:55 PM.
The first thing after get rid of our luggage in hotel is we went staring to Lotus Children's Hospital to see them. We almost cry to see them, they are so weak and small.

Both Natalie and Nicole are very premature, they get out at 32 weeks . Each weights only1555 and 1545 gram respectively. Today marks the 12th day from their births. Both lost some weights and only today their weights are back to the birth weight.

We come to the hospital to visit them everyday. Each was fed 35 ml for every 3 hour but they only can suck about 14 ml, the rest was nasal feeding ( the tube go to their stomach stay in their nose all the time)

Their doctor said they may need to stay in "High Dependence Unit" for at least 2 more weeks. If they still in the womb, they almost 34 weeks.

Keep touching and holding them are the most happy moment in our lives, there is nothing that we can trade for them, how lovely they are and how much  we love them.

Thai is have some works done for his company. Ngan is reading "What to expect the first year" book.