We (Abby and I) are pretty much settled into a routine now. It consists of the following...
8:00am- Wake up and feed the girls
8:30am-11:30- Free time (ie: NAP time)
11:30am-12:00- Feed the girls
12:00-3:00- More free time
3:00-3:30- Feed the girls
3:30-7:00- Play with the girls (they're usually awake in the afternoon)
7:00-7:30- Feed the girls
7:30-11:00- Play with the girls (or free time if they sleep)
11:00-11:30- Feed the girls
11:30- Go to bed
4:00am-4:45- Wake up and feed the girls
4:45am- Go BACK to sleep until 8:00 and then REPEAT
Of course we don't strictly stick to those exact times, they are approximate. You get the point though. They are better at going to sleep now. 2 nights ago Alana did cry again before bed but she eventually fell asleep. Last night she was out right away. We really are fortunate to have babies that sleep through the night. I wouldn't wish a NICU stay on anyone, but one nice side effect is that the girls have a routine down before they come home.
This morning after the girls' feeding they were both awake so we had a little photo session...
They are adorable, thanks for the updates, hope you keep them coming along with pictures. Love all of you, Grandma Z(GG)
ReplyDeleteYour schedule sounds a lot like our schedule when we first came home from the NICU. You are very fortunate that they sleep all night!
ReplyDeleteyep! sounds same as our schedule except i have a 3 year old so i don't really get to nap unless my husband is home! i LOVE their ohio gear. my husband is from sylvania/toledo area so we have quite a few things as well!
ReplyDeleteMy girls never seemed to quite get it that they are supposed to sleep most of the time between feedings - you are so blessed. So excited that all are home and doing well!
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