We created this blog to share the story of our family with our friends and family. Our twins, Asher Dennison and Hudson Taylor, were born on Monday November 29, 2010. They arrived into our family a little premature at 35 weeks and were taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As of the creation of this blog their big brother Zachary (3 1/2 years old) has not been able to meet them as they are still in NICU.

They receive excellent and compassionate care from the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital. Their reason for being in NICU is due to their premature development state, they need to learn little things like maintaining their temperature and feeding to be able to come home. We were not worried about their condition until Saturday, December 4, when they were 5 days old we received a call that changed everything.This is our ongoing story.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Asher's Homecoming




After two long weeks of being in the NICU, Asher is finally home with us. One of the best moments of the day was introducing Zachary to his little brother. Much to our surprise, the introduction went smoothly! He started talking to him right away and wanted to push Amy and Asher in the wheelchair out of the hospital and down to the car. On the way home, he would alternate between calling him Asher and Baby A. He also asked if he could show Asher his toy room when we got home and wondered if he would want to play with his trains. As soon as we got home, he ran into the dining room, grabbed the toy musical panda he picked out for Asher a few weeks ago as a welcome home gift and gave it to him. He also enjoyed helping with the first diaper change at home up until when Asher sprinkled on his big brother t-shirt. When Asher's cries come out of the monitor, Zachary rushes upstairs to check on him.

We received some very encouraging news about Hudson today. So far, he finished two bottles today and he even gained 3 1/2 ounces from yesterday. We are hoping he will continue to gain strength to increase his feedings and be home with us soon, too. It was a little sad to leave Hudson at the NICU by himself, but we know he is getting great care and it will give us the opportunity to ease into the transition of having two newborns at home.



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  1. UnknownDecember 12, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Very Sweet Video! I love Zachary introducing himself;-) Too Cute!

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  2. DawneDecember 12, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    We are so happy that Asher was able to come home with you today. Hope you had a good visit with Brad.

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  3. justme33December 15, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    So sweet. Zach will be a great big brother! Love you.

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