Loud night in the NICU. I spent hours covering Luke's ears to keep out the noise of newborn twins, grunting babies and their alarms. These are the times when you realize you are ready to take the boy home - even if we didnt feel ready before.

You can tell how affected he is - sleeping, warm and content. Maybe the parents are the sensitive ones.

He is a sweet little boy. He is down to room air (21%) and .5 ml of flow for his nasal canula. He bottle feeds some of the time, but still has a feeding tube in.

Looks like Dad is happy, but needs to get back to the gym! Luke respects that Dad is at least exercising his right to grow facial hair.

Mom is in need of rest, and has to take medication for pain from the surgery and a Lupus flare that has started. Nothing can dampen her spirit, especially now that Luke is here in her life!