Evening update!

We are beginning to learn that both Aspen and Brooke's personalities in womb, are near exact what they are out of womb! Aspen although the "small" one is aggressive and loud, feisty and curious, and if you place her within kicking distance of Brooke... She doesn't hesitate to shove her little foot into Brooke's thigh, tummy, or face if it is within reach!
Brooke on the other hand only "speaks" when she needs to be heard and is quiet and content most of the time, only demanding that snuggling is mandatory. She gently cries back to Aspen when Aspen is upset and still loves her smaller (yet older by 7 minutes) sister even through continuous kicking...

Sorry this picture is a bit blurry, but it is always somewhat comical to see them all snuggled up and ready to sleep until the next feed... John and I both wish someone would follow us to our room and set us up similar to the picture above before we drift off to our very short sleep session.

Today has been a great day for the girls. I have begun nursing them at the same time (which allows for approx 2 hrs of sleep between feeds instead of the 1 hr of sleep between every 3 hour feeds last night!). They are no longer receiving any IV medications. We are increasing their feeds and decreasing their IV fluids which means in a couple of days they should be off of their IV's completely! We will wait to hear tonight if they have gained weight (pray they do!) which is one of the criteria to being discharged. They are alert, active, and demanding we respond to their needs which is incredible. They are doing everything they should and in a quick manner. Their doctors have been nothing but impressed!

Hannah is one of the best and most proud "Big Sisters" we could have hoped for. She is gentle and caring towards her sisters and comes to help in any way possible. We are so blessed to have such an amazing daughter. She is incredible and exceeding our expectations as a big sister already! We are so proud of her!

Well I am off to sleep as it is only 1 1/2 short hours until we begin our next rounds... I will post more pictures tomorrow and hopefully an update earlier in the day. The past 3 days have been challenging but so rewarding. Every time we look at the 3 beautiful daughters God has entrusted to us, we can't help but wonder why. Hannah, Aspen, and Brooke are absolute miracles... We are so blessed to be part of something so special!