This week's appointment: Synagis

We had an appointment this week to go to the Pulmonologist to get Synagis shots for the babies. Synagis provides antibodies to help fight RSV, in case the boys were to get it. Not all babies get Synagis, but my babies qualified based on their gestational age at birth (27 weeks), since they are at a much higher risk than a full term baby to have major complications and hospitalization with RSV if they were to get it. 

I was so glad to have both Nanas here to help with the appointment. We had a 1:1 adult to child ratio...nice! That doesn't happen much. We didn't even bother with strollers. We each just carried a baby in our arms. 

Exciting info...updated weights and lengths!!!

Stokes - 11 lb, 7 oz; 22 3/4"

Ryan - 10 lb, 9 oz; 23 1/4"

William - 12 lb, 2 oz; 23"

Pre-appointment, Ryan on the couch hanging out...like a big boy! 

Boys in car seats, ready to go!

At the Pulmonologist, waiting for our appointment

Once we got to the room we stripped the babies down to their diapers to get weighed.

Stokes

Nana and William 

William on the scale

He's turning into a chunky monkey!

The nurse got weights, lengths, head circumference, oxygen saturation & heart rate. Then they got the Synagis shots ready based on each baby's weight. 

Ryan getting his oxygen sat & heart rate taken

 

Ryan getting his shot (not happy!)

The boys all cried for just a minute after they got their shots but calmed down pretty quickly. It was great to have three of us there to hold and comfort them when they were upset. They all went to sleep in the car on the way home. 

We have one more round of Synagis shots next month and then they'll be done. It does not sound like they will be candidates to get the shot next winter, which will hopefully mean they are strong and healthy enough to be able to withstand RSV if they were to get it.