Introduction

Our sons Charles George Fitzpatrick and Henry Michael Fitzpatrick were born prematurely on November 16, 2013 at a gestational age of 24 weeks and 1 day. Their "due date" was March 7th, 2014. We started this site on November 28th.

Both Aly and David will be posting to the site. While you will probably be able to tell who is writing by our writing styles, we will sign off on our entries with our initials so you will be sure of the author.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Super Bowl Sunday

Yesterday's post didn't really follow any traditional arc. Was there a beginning a middle or an end? If I thought anyone would believe it, I would try to claim that the random nature was an intentional attempt to challenge the traditional. 

Today's post can be shorter because, to be honest, there is a lot less to report. Charlie is doing really well on the ventilator. He will be extubated again really soon. Maybe even on Monday. Henry is breathing really well too. However, they both need to grow. (Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition).

It's Super Bowl Sunday. That's a really big deal in America. Charlie and Henry wanted the Denver Broncos to win, according to Aly. Aly isn't a big fan of American Football but one of the nurses that takes care of the boys said she was supporting the Broncos, so that was enough. They will both be allowed to choose their own favourite American teams as they get older. However, they will support Aberdeen FC. That will not be negotiable.

Here's Charlie today. Probably the biggest short term worry with him is how much he likes having the ventilator do the breathing for him. 


Henry spent some time cuddling his mother. At some stage soon, I am going to have to use the term "mom". 


(D)

1 comment:

  1. Love you all so much!!! Thank you for the update. Sending love and strength to wee man C to kick the vent sooner than later. My new cheer for the boys is, "Fight Fitzies Fight! Grow Fitzies Grow! Three Cheers for the wee men! Rah Rah Rah!"

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