Since Michaela and Max no longer require any eating or breathing support (no more tubes!), we are now essentially free to handle them at will when we visit.  When they’re fussy, we can pick them up and hold them.  When they’re uncomfortable, we can give them a hug. When they smile, we can kiss them.  When they’re having trouble breathing, we can give them a pep talk.  Today, when the babies cried, I was able to comfort them.

In my opinion, the most difficult aspect of the NICU experience for us has been to watch M&M go through so much pain and discomfort – every day for 2 months – and not be able to do anything about it.

That’s what makes a day like today seem so perfect.