Tami was discharged today and it was a very difficult and emotional time. Discharge always takes longer than anticipated, which was very tiring and of course the twins were not going home with them. They were definitely glad to be able to go home for the first time in over a week. They said their dogs appeared to sense something was "different". Tami and Tyler were able to shower and repack and they will spend the next two nights in the hospital in a special room for parents with babies in the hospital, at no charge. When they went back to the NICU tonight, the nurses were beginning to change the babies and take their temperatures. Tyler was allowed to hold both of them up and help take their temps and change their diapers. Deacon peed while Tyler was holding him and that made Tami's day. She said she never thought she would be so excited to see him pee on his father! Deacon appeared a little agitated, so Tyler held out his finger and Deacon grabbed on and it seemed to have a calming effect, so that was encouraging to them too. For the most part, things continue on a positive note. They have crossed another critical roadblock, the first 72 hours. Keep those prayers coming.
~Grandma K.
