8 Weeks

The littlest Haugheys are 8 weeks old today. It's hard to believe how much has happened in that time. Audrey, Thomas, and Charlotte have nearly doubled in size and are progressing well towards cribs and breathing on their own. Will and I have received an informal education in neonatology and have purchased a 15 cu. ft. chest freezer for storing milk.

At the same time, there's a sense in which it feels like life has been on "pause." I think I could drive to the hospital in my sleep by now, but we've at least settled into a bit of a routine again, for now. Construction began last week for the nursery space above the garage, and the Honda Odyssey arrived today. The days and weeks feel full, but I know this is really the calm before the storm. And it will be here before we know it. 

Charlotte has surprised us all by passing into 3lb territory ahead of her sister Audrey. She and Thomas are both wearing clothes and quickly outgrowing them. All of them are still dependent upon CPAP but breathing mostly "room air" and having fewer episodes than they were a few weeks ago. They are heading in the right direction. Praise the Lord. 

As much as the past 8 weeks have held, I have a feeling that the upcoming 8 weeks will be even more monumental in some ways.