Lemmo Twins Updates from the 1st week of life

5/22

Well we are proud to announce that the Lemmo Twins are here (a tad early).  I woke up to use the restroom at 5:30 this morning and when I was leaving the bathroom my water broke.  I had no contractions or pain.  We got to the hospital by 6 and as they were taking my vitals and checking me they discover that Baby A who was breech had his feet coming down the delivery canal - so the SWAT team of Labor/Delivery kicked in and off for a c section I went.  They had to completely knock me out because there was no time for any other forms of pain blocker to kick in.  Andy got to be in the room while they were born - both boys were out of me by 6:30 - so I think I had the easiest, quickest and painless delivery in the world.

Both boys are in the NICU and were under heat for part of the day.  Baby B had oxygen for a while but is off it.  Both boys were taken out of heat and placed in cribs.  However Baby B had to go back under heat and will be there all night.  Overall both are doing good.

I am here till Wednesday and we are not sure if they will get to go home with us on Wednesday or not

5/23

Hard to believe the boys are 2 days already!!!   Jacob and Caleb are progressing along.  They are both eating now and in fact Jacob did a  little breast feeding today.  Caleb is still having problem with eating and it take him a long time to eat as much as he needs to - he gets tired and falls asleep.  The nurses are a bit better with it than Andy and I.  He is always falling asleep with us.  BIG NEWS - they are both off the IVs.   We were there and there was talk of them coming off - we came back about a hour or so later and POOF they were gone.

Caleb is still in the incubator but they believe that he will be in a crib tomorrow.  Caleb still has a few times his heart rate drops and the alarm goes off but it pump right back up- he does it while in a deep sleep.  They said they may given him some caffeine and that will help.

There is talk that Jacob may go home with me on Wednesday but it isnt confirmed or anything.  They say at the most they think they will have to stay 2 weeks but that more for Caleb than Jacob.  They say for being 34 weeks they are doing good- they have seen worse.

Me- I am sore but slowly getting better.  I walked a lot today which helps from getting stiff but it makes my muscles sore.  Andy is surving - he has started feeding and changing diapers   LOL

Tomorrow we get to help with bath time!!!!!  I will say the boys being in the NICU has its pros and cons but you really get a lot of support and help from the nurses in there!  We can even get a free sleeping room up there when I am discharged but we only live 10 min away so we wont be staying in it.

Don't forget to check checking the picture album because I will being adding pictures through out the days etc.


5/24
Well today was a big day.... Jacob was released from the NICU!  He is now in my room for the night and gets to go home with me tomorrow!!!!!  He did his car seat test and passed with flying colors!  So now is when the surreal becomes real!!!

Caleb is still make baby steps towards progression but it is getting there.  The took him out of the incubator today and is now in a crib - holding his temp well.  However his feeding is not moving along as much as we hoped.  He now has a feeding tube.  They bottle feed him and encourage him to eat that way and get in as much as they can and whatever he doesnt finish gets pt in his feeding tube.  The main problem with his feeding is that he gets tired quickly and falls asleep so he cant use the bottle.  Sometimes he only takes in a little with the bottle and sometimes more.  He did however today pass his hearing test so that is a positive.  They are still thinking he will need a week or two in the NICU.

Jacob and myself will be going home tomorrow- Andy and I will be come over to the hospital every day until Caleb is released.  We just have to work out going since Jacob has to stay at home- thank goodness my mom is here for a while to help out with that.

Don't forget to check the photo album for pictures updates...

5/26
Well today was the day I got to go home with Jacob.  We didn't get home until about 6:00 pm.  GBMC was busy with babies the last days we were there.  Jacob did perfectly well in the car - in fact he slept all the way home.  Once home Jacob and Edgar met and so far so good - I don't think Edgar knows what to think of him yet.

The night started out rough once we went to bed getting Jacob to stay asleep and quiet.  I think he just needs to get adjusted to the new surroundings and so forth.  He finally went to sleep and stayed asleep around 1:00 (that is why I am writing this email in the middle of the night - its just about time to wake him up to feed).  Poor Edgar looked very frustrated with not being able to get to sleep soundly like normal with Jacob being fussy.

Yesterday Caleb had to go under the Bili Light for his jaundice.  His feeding had a few high moments when he took the entire bottle but then a few low moments.  You can compare being under the Bili Light to like being out in the sun ALL DAY and how it just in the makes you sleepy so he wasn't finishing them.  So just keep sending postive thoughts to Caleb so that we can bring him home soon.

5/27
Well Jacob's first full day home was a busy one!  Grandparents Laczkowski watched him so that Andy and I could go over to visit Caleb in the NICU.  Then Jacob had his first Pediatric appointment today.  He hadn't lost any more weight which is good- the Dr feels he is done with the loosing weight part (he was 4 lbs 15 oz both at discharge yesterday and today at Dr).  he is still a little yellow from the jaundice.  He is heading back next week for a weight check and progression check.

Caleb's bili levels went down since yesterday but they are still keeping him under the light.  He is still having issues with eating.  I feed him while there today and he didn't eat much from the bottle.

We made it through the night last night with some bumps along the way but survived.  Tonight should run more smoothly- fingers crossed.

Other than that not much else to report unless you want to know about diaper changes and spit up  LOL

We got some pictures today that I hope to get out to share either tonight or tomorrow- we may be moving picture over to www.lemmophoto.com ( we will let you know when and the login info to view them)


5/28
It was hard to believe that at 6:30 and 6:31 this morning the boys were a week old!!!!

Today was a busy day for Andy and I...

We went to visit Caleb and took his car seat in so he could do his car seat test because we were told Friday night he may come home Sunday.  Well it was confirmed today that he will be coming home Sunday.  I fed him today his bottle- his min amount is 30 and they put 35 in and I got him to eat it ALL!

After the NICU we ran around to walmart and costco looking for a few cheap preemie outfits for Caleb to wear and get some preemie diapers (the only size we did not have from Andy's Amazon escapade).

Jacob is doing well at home.  Between myself, Andy and my Mom he gets lots of love and care.  Andy and I are extremely thankful that my mother is able to be here because who knows how we would have been able to visit Caleb in the NICU if she wasn't (plus for all her other help).

We have no idea what time we get to take Caleb home - it all depends on his circumcision.  He was supposed to have it today but the Dr got busy with other delivers, etc.

One of my coworkers and her daughter came to visit today and brought us a freezer meal - THANK YOU Sandi!!!!

No new photos posted today but don't forget to check every few days

http://www.lemmophoto.com/lemmotwins

5/29
It was a LONG LONG LONG day of waiting to bring Caleb home - the hospital has been so busy with deliveries that getting the Dr to Caleb took all day!  So at last we were told we could come  to pick him up - which was way later than expected but we got home by 9:30 pm.  Couldn't get pictures on Caleb in the car riding home because it was dark and the flash always disturbs them (next time he is him his seat I will get one)

Jacob did his first video interview today with his Grandfather Jim, his GREAT Grandfather and his Great Uncle (gotta love Skype!).  Jacob had his first experience of Baltimore heat and humidity - and its just gonna be worse tomorrow and Tuesday because there is a heat advisory.

So hopefully we survive night one of have both boys home!  Finally the family is complete and we are all under the same roof!

From Lemmo Twins

May 22 Lemmo Twins Update

The names....

Jacob Graham Lemmo
5 lbs 2.6 oz
17 in
born 6:30 am
May 21, 2011

Caleb Reese Lemmo
4 lbs 2.6 oz
17 in
born 6:31 am
May 21, 2011


Both boys are now eating from a bottle.  Caleb is still in the incubator because he cant hold his temp and breathing on the fast side a little bit.  Jacob is in a crib and can hold his temp just fine.

We went up 3 times to NICU today.  We have been able to feed Jacob, help with some of his vitals and change his diapers.

In order to go home they have to be off IVs, hold body temp, gain weight, etc plus pass infant car seat test.  We were told they could leave in about 1-2 weeks depending on development and growth.  So right now we don't think anyone will be leaving when I am discharged on Wednesday - the only who has a lil chance is Jacob.

Jacob has light brown hair as of now and Caleb has strawberry blonde hair.

As for me I am recovering slowly but well.  No more tubes, IVs, etc.  In pain and my body is stiff.

Thank you for the well wishes and all the love!

Follow the album below to see photos as we add them

Lemmo Twins

The Lemmo Twins Are HERE!

Well we are proud to announce that the Lemmo Twins are here (a tad early- 5/21/11 at 34 weeks). I woke up to use the restroom at 5:30 Saturday morning and when I was leaving the bathroom my water broke. I had no contractions or pain. We got to the hospital by 6 and as they were taking my vitals and checking me they discover that Baby A who was breech had his feet coming down the delivery canal - so the SWAT team of Labor/Delivery kicked in and off for a c section I went. They had to completely knock me out because there was no time for any other forms of pain blocker to kick in. Andy got to be in the room while they were born - both boys were out of me by 6:30 - so I think I had the easiest, quickest and painless delivery in the world.

Both boys are in the NICU and were under heat for part of the day. Baby B had oxygen for a while but is off it. Both boys were taken out of heat and placed in cribs. However Baby B had to go back under heat and will be there all night. Overall both are doing good.

I only got to hold Baby A and see them real quick after the surgery - which I don't recall really because of all the meds.  I am looking forward to going to the NICU this morning to see them since they unplugged me from everything and was able to get out of bed around 4 am this morning.

I am here till Wednesday and we are not sure if they will get to go home with us on Wednesday or not

We will anouce the names and give weights, size, etc later today.

Here are some photos of the Lemmo Twins.

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Its been awhile but here are some updates

It has been awhile since I have posted and given an update- the last few weeks if not months have been a bit of a whirl wind and has moved by so quickly!

I am officially not working any more as of April 27th.  We are now 31 weeks as of today and a lot to get done.  The showers are over and were all amazing- THANK YOU everyone!

Its official I have gestational diabetes but I only failed the tests by 1-2 points so I dont have a bad case.  There is nothing that I did that brought this on.  Being over 30 increases your risk plus I had some of the other triggers that were passed on to me. SO what does this mean?  Well I have to test my glucose levels 4 times a day with a meter and have a certain meal plan I have to follow.  They actually added more eating to my day  LOL  My day consists of eating x-amount of carbohydrates, proteins etc at each meal.

I am to eat around the following times: 7:30 (breakfast), 10 (snack), 12:15 (lunch), 3:30 (snack), 5:30 (dinner), 8:30 (snack) and a small snack when I wake up to pee in the middle of the night.

My Diastolic (lower number for blood pressure) has gone up a tiny bit so they put me on some meds to take twice a day.  They arent concerned about it but just put me on the meds to help prevent issues.

Everything else is going good.  Really not swelling at all, weight gain is normal, etc.

Tomorrow (Saturday) I turn 31 weeks.  They told me today that they will be scheduling my c-section around 38 weeks if all goes good unless they need to do it earlier because something happens or goes wrong.  So I turn 38 weeks on June 18th so the boys will be here around this time as of now. SO make a mental note on your calendar!!!!!!!  Its only 7 weeks away!!!!

Next week we have our OB tour and I have my next ultrasound.  I am going to the Dr every 2 weeks but that will be switching to once a week soon.  May 20th we have our multiples class.

We are narrowing down the list of names and now that Hubby is no longer sick we are moving forward on the Nursery.  As this progresses and gets done we will be sure to pass on pictures.

Check out some pictures of us getting ready for the Lemmo Twins!

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6 months and feeling it

It is hard to believe I am 6 months already- and trust me I am feeling it!  By the time 3:40 rolls around at work I am ready to pass out for a 5 hour nap.  The poor students have been getting the short of the stick because I get cranky quickly!  My saving gace right now is that my stop work date is quickly approaching!  They told me it wasn't bed rest just that with multiples and my job I need to be off my feet and no stress.  My feet and back aren't killing me but my calves are!  I try to stretch in my sleep or when I wake and I end up giving myself a charlie horse.

I was told I was blossoming on Friday at work!  Oh boy!  Not only that but my Husband's favorite questions these days starts with "When your belly gets EVEN BIGGER how are you going to....?" He knows the way to a woman's heart! 

Something I have noticed while shopping for baby clothes is that you can find all these cute summer girl clothes but the same old stuff for boys- just a different color or print on it. Also am I nuts or what because there seem to be a lot of long pants and heavy clothing with the summer stuff.  Where are the cute little shorts outfits, etc?


After 3 tries of the 1st ultrasound they finally got all the measurements.  They ended up sending to a new place for the 3rd time where all they do is baby testing etc.  I swear the room they put in there is like a suite at a 5-star hotel.  Flat screen TV on the wall so everyone in the room can see the ultrasound.


However, they did find that baby A has a enlarged blood vessel around the belly button area.  They explained how if the blood flow in that area was low it could cause a blood clot.  Luckily they said the blood flow is great so it is nothing to worry about and they will just keep an eye on it.  Everything else looks perfect!


The boys move like they are at a rave in there sometimes.  The movement now sometimes even hurts and is uncomfortable!  The Husband gets freaked out every time he feels it and when you see my belly jump.  I had the remote laying across my belly last night and it look like it had jumping beans in it!


I really need to post a picture of the nursery closet to show you the diapers- My Husband is the BEST bargain shopper ever!  He has now moved on from diapers to toys!  The Twins are going to be sooo spoiled by their Daddy (yet I am not allow to buy clothes for them LOL).