Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Cole and Grady

OK, got some more information about Grady and Cole, apparently they both had to go into an oxygen tent after they were born because they both had fluid in their lungs.

As of right now, Tuesday afternoon, Grady is out of the tent and the nurses have fed him a couple times. Trudi says he's "hysterical" (funny, not out of control), just lying on his back but flailing his arms out to the side, like he's trying to get everyone's attention.

Cole is still in the oxygen tent and he's being fed through a tube right now, he gets fussy when the nurses come and check on him. They're working towards getting him out of the oxygen tent and stable in regular room air, but it doesn't sound like there's a timeline.

Both boys are in the nursery still, it sounds like once they get Cole stabilized they'll be able to leave the hospital, and Trudi and Keith will bring them on back to Atlanta to get to their pediatrician and get into a routine.

Karen is doing well, but in pain of course. She'll be in the hospital for another day or two, but it sounds like she's recovering well from the surgery.

Trudi sounded good, strong and I could hear Keith in the background. She said they can't do much for the boys right now, the nurses are taking care of everything, but they're able to be in the nursery with them. They were going to the hotel to get cleaned up and get something to eat right now, then head back to the hospital. Say some prayers for them, or send "good vibes" as Trudi says;-)

~Sara

Monday, February 11, 2008

Grady and Cole have arrived!

Hi everyone, I got a call from Trudi: Grady and Cole have arrived! Wooo!

5:02 and 5:03 p.m. EST, 6 lbs 14 oz and 6 lbs 11 oz. Of course I was so excited when I was on the phone with Trudi that now I can't remember which is which.....

Mr. Bothma should be sending some pictures and I'll post them as soon as I get them!

~ Sara [friend of the Ellerman family (!)]

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Keith, pre-21

This song by Corey Smith should make anyone who knew the pre-marriage and pre-babies Keith chuckle. And if you don't know, Clayton Street is one of the three major streets in downtown Athens, GA, our college town. Good times were had there! The last verse is particulary accurate...

Strike, Day 2


A few of my favorite pictures from Greg and Sara's birthdays, back in April of 2006. Sara turned 3, Greg turned 5. The last one is my all-time favorite picture of Greg-he opened one of his presents, and the expression you see here is what he thought of getting an article of clothing for a birthday present, "awww, man, a shirt?". Priceless! The other present was a lego kit, which went over much better.
























Saturday, February 9, 2008

Strike

I'm going on a writer's strike until I get my babies, so enjoy a few random pictures for the next few days.

Here is Elvis checking out two puzzles the boys got from their Grandma GG and Grampie Dean.