Today we tell you the names we picked for our twin Nicu darlings who the hospital often refers to as Baby A and Baby B (though usually they use their given names also).
I’m an advanced practice maternal child nurse. I can tell you that it is miraculous how God made babies to survive and grow-the physiological interactions between a parent and the child when skin to skin is amazing! The first time I learned about the physiology of all the systems I was mind blown and sat there in the classroom, and praised God for his amazing provision-all right under our noses! When I put into my practice what I learned-to positively facilitate the normal interaction, I remained amazed and loved sharing with the parents the processes that were taking place. God is always good!
I remember learning about families in university Sociology class who didn’t touch / cuddle their babies, only feeding and changing them. The impact to those little people was devastating. It is so wonderful that you’ve been able to spend time with the babies. I’m always amazed at those volunteer baby cuddlers too, so precious! What a rough, tough job that would be... ☺️💚
When you said baby boy's name, this Bible verse came to mind...💙 "But you are a chosen generation, a ROYAL priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light..." 1 Peter 2:9 And for your baby girl...💖 "So be TRULY glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while." 1 Peter 1:6
Bless ur darling babies...they have the cutest tiny face. Sending lots of prayers ur way in Jesus name. They will fit well with the new bro. an sister. Ur channel is nice to watch an so full of luv.l
A trick I learned while I was pumping to reduce the amount of washing was to store my pump parts in a ziplock in the freezer between day pumps and also night pumps. Instead of washing 8 to 10 times a day I only needed to wash 3 or 4. Pumping is a full-time job all on its own on top of everything else you have to accomplish, Bri is doing AWESOME!!
Emilie the only thing is concern for bacteria i would have to know was safe. During my canning & freezing food finding out bacteria & such will continue growing even in the freezer,so would need to kill & stop before putting in freezer .
My fraternal twin sister and I were born in 1954, two months prematurely, vaginal birth. No NICU , we were both just over 3 lbs each. Mom went home after 1 week, we stayed for another 7 weeks. They placed us in the same incubator. We were blessed and both have lived a full and healthy life.
You were talking about little blessings, as the momma of a child with medical complexities, we have learned the term "inch stones". Everyone always celebrates children's successes by milestones, but we celebrate every inch stone ❤️❤️ Blessings to you all
I love that term, inch stones. I've just called my children's milestones, a step. I will now use inch stones, thankyou, from the Mumma of 3 tinlids with Autism and physical disabilities.
Art has been a blessing to the family taking care of Bre and the children at home trying to make things as normal as possible. Art I hope your family will help.
Great call..."shutting it down and getting some family time" ....We really don't need to know every detail of your lives but we do appreciate the parts that you're willing to share. There are just some times when you need to close the door to us voyeurs out here..... and we all need to respect that.
My sister is a 30yr veteran maternal child nurse who has worked in the NICU for the last ten years. The NICU is a roller coaster but she always has the best stories and miracles of these little babies. It sounds like even with the struggles they are having a typical and normal NICU stay. I can't wait to see you take those babies home.
I don't really know why, but when you announced the wonderful names for the twins, I burst into tears. Truly and Royal welcome! I hope you ALL feel the love and prayers behind you.
@@irenedavo3768 They choose some creative names for their children. I can't help but think of Royal Wilder from the Little House on the Prairie... They also do have a Wilder, so those I wonder if it's inspired by that book series 😊
Bless Bre and Arthur with the strength and love as they guide their children through this time as Truly and Royal continue to grow and gain. It is so wonderful to see the hope shining in their faces because they know that the Lord is watching over them all. I want to thank you Art and Bre for allowing us a glimpse into your lives and letting us witness this miracle of birth!
That’s why I love watching you tube. Thank you for including us. Praying for your babies and you and their siblings. Love the song. Can you tape it so they can hear your voices when you’re not there?
NICU always stressed to me “one step forward and two steps back” PLUS “you can never trust a premie.” My son was born prematurely due to ruptured placenta. His Apgar was 1 & 6. He was intubated but off within a few hours. The nurses were always cautioning us. Roller coaster is exactly what this journey is. Praying constantly for you to have peace while on the ride. 😊
So true! I had a 2 pound darling girl, who is in her 30s and doing wonderful. She had a 3 unch chest and was 15 inches long. Breast pump was apart of my life and tube feeding was how she was fed.
When we got to see Truly's face free of the equipment that is helping her, I saw some of Art in her. You are both such awesome parents to all of your children. God bless, guide and help you and them through every day, amen.
I thought the exact same thing. I was like … wait.. I totally see Art too! She’s a great mix of both parents! They are such beautiful perfect little babes.
I have heard that twins do better when they are put together in the same incubator. It comforts them. Makes sense to me. They were in your womb together.
So important Art and Bri to shut down and be "present" for the kiddies.We will be praying for you all here in Nova Scotia.Our God is faithful He "Is" xx
"One heartbeat at a time..." That's what God told me to think about during the toughest time of my life. I could literally count them, in my chest. Every one was proof of His continuing miracles. Thank you for allowing us to witness a few of yours. Father, thank You for consistently making a Way.♥️🙏🏼
"One heartbeat at a time".... I couldn't scroll past without acknowledging this beautiful comment. It got me thinking about how probably every one of us have gone thru situations where "one DAY at a time" didn't seem possible. But one heartbeat at a time? Now that is doable! Thanks for the encouragement, ❤️ From a random stranger in the comment section lol.
Daddy, singing to them is so very heartwarming! Please keep it up!!! May God keep his protective hands around all of you! Through Him, all things are possible! God bless
It would be so lovely to record that and play it for them when they are a bit older for comfort when babies parents are not there. Aww, never heard that song before.
This was a Truly Royal video. So precious and sweet. May God be with all of you during this wild, crazy time. Thank you for sharing what you do with us.
Truly and Royal need to feel each other! I hope you can manage to do that soon. My nieces both did so much better after a “together time”. So they did that as often as possible during their multiple months stay in the NICU .
There is a beautiful old song ..I LOVE YOU TRULY TRULY DEAR..Its really beautiful Bri see if you can find it on the internet,you could sing it to her while you hold her. Love and healing prayers to you all from Australia..Special hug to the adorable WILDER.
My twins born 20 years ago was 2 lbs 14 1/2 oz and 2 lbs 13 oz. Your twins looks really AWSOME!! My girl was more stable then my boy. He kept having breathing problems and getting sick. I made the NICU put them in the same area as close as they can get them. When they did that my boy got healthier. As much as you want to be at the NICU you have to remember that you too need rest to heal. They are so precious and growing great. Can't wait to see their trip home.
Oh my God! Bri you made tears come to my eyes, sitting there pumping, waiting to hold you baby and to look up at your hubby and tell him how handsome he is!
So glad to hear that Mom & babies are doing well. Such a pleasure to hear Art's little serenade to his babies. Much love to the whole family from France..... ❤❤❤💙💙💙💙
Mornin Beautiful People🖐. Absolutely love y'all and the beautiful names for your precious little ones. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Prayers for all. Stay safe beautiful people. God Bless y'all 🙏🙏🙏👣👣
Oh how lovely to see their perfect faces 💜💙 Your 7 beautiful children are blessed to have such wonderful God loving parents to love on them! You’re doing an incredible job of juggling it all 🤹♂️
Bri & Art have shown so many times the skill they have in the art of juggling, which shows God knew they would need that skill and afforded them the opportunity to become very good at it! It sure will continue to be useful as they deal with the NICU rollercoaster ride & the traveling home to the rest of the family. I pray they continue to have a good support group at home, that all the children continue to thrive through this most challenging time & that the Lord continues to grant traveling mercies as Art & Bri commute between home & the NICU. I also pray that God’s hand is on all of the staff in the NICU as they care for all of the babies they are entrusted with, in what is one of the most challenging (physically, emotionally & spiritually) environments to work in. (As a retired SICU/PICU & burn unit nurse I know the environment & absolutely loved the work, but it was & is by far more challenging than most areas in a hospital setting. (If you add Trauma/ER & the other ICU’s to the list you about have the bases covered.)
Praying for more blessings and wins. For your "tender mercies" ; ). Always keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I think it helps the world feel connected and we need that more than anything now.
I cried when daddy was singing I Kno all to well what u guys are going threw.they are so beautiful! ❣️ There names fit them! Royals legs look so long like his dad! Lol they r gods gifts to y'all an I'll keep praying for ya
I loved seeing the little ones wanting to help mama with taking care of the milk. I completely agree with you Bri when you spoke about the kids each needing you in their own was. Girls need their moms for different reasons than needing dad and little ones just need their moms because your their mom. Art does it make it easier going through everything with Bri and the babies being a Nurse or do you think it would feel better not being a Nurse. As a Nurse myself when I am with loved ones in a rough medical situation it feels like everything I ever learned goes out the window. Prayers for you all.
It’s so funny seeing how your boys are so interested in helping you with the babies milk. They are just so sweet!! The house you all are staying in is so pretty. Your jewelry is awesome! How they hook in your ears 😂. This is hard on all of you. Praying for you!! 🙏 Dang you look good in that shirt. LMAO 🤣 The babies are lovely 🥰
Sweet visit today for all. Praying for all. Take care of yourselves momma and Poppa. Gods blessings to each member of your family as you navigate the next few months. Much love to you all. I love the precious names you’ve chose. Fits so well with rest of your children. Love all their names.💗
The babies names are beautiful and appropriate. Prayers are continued for the babies also a Quick recovery for Bri. God Bless to all. Give the rest of the kids lots of hugs and kisses.
Welcome to the world Truly and Royal, May God keep you safe and strong so you may go home soon to meet the rest of the family. Continued prayers 🙏🏼 of comfort and strength.
My Heart goes out to both of you and all your kids. Art and Bri are looking so beautiful. Stress, worry, and overwhelming events have that effect on some people. I am one of those too. The worse my situation gets, the more attractive I get. Very strange. It is so good to see Bri at home and to see yall taking some family time. I love the twins' names. Truly and Royal. They even sound perfect together. Much love for all of you.
Yes! They both look younger and their faces are radiant. Could it be that they are reflecting the glory of the angels surrounding them? I believe it is so.
Your sweet babies will be ok. My 22 year old granddaughter was born at 29 weeks, 3lbs. She had excellent care in the NicU for 6 weeks received lots of excellent care and love. She’s gorgeous today and smart. NicU is a roller coaster, tons of 🙏🙏🙏 your way. Beautiful and perfect gifts from God.
Bri those headphones just be a standard issue for every parent. I know I told you guys before I worked in ni forever 30 years and sometimes after my 12 hour shifts I would go home and the alarms would be ringing in my ears. But I loved working with the babies. It is a roller coaster ride with your babies are doing good and they'll be home before you know it. You guys are very strong parents and you do good by everyone of your children. 💖💖💖
They are beautiful and quite a good size, it is a huge roller coaster you are all on at the moment but it will get better, look after yourselves as well you are going to need to be well when they come home.
It seemed appropriate that I watched your video while I was cleaning my own pumping supplies for my miracle twins. I continue to pray for you guys every time I nurse. May God give you peace that passes understanding
I totally understand them missing you and that time they needed with you. I too am close to my now grown children and they still say hey I need some mom and me only time. Love that you chose unique names for these little ones as well. Your children's names, from my observation seem to reflect their personalities in a way. Truly and Mr. Royal are both blessings. I will continue to pray for your family and especially these little ones. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Many years ago, Truly & Royal were the names that I chose to name my dream babies!! 💗 Truly after a character in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang & Royal after a character in Little House on the Prairie books. They (your babies) are precious!
Might want to add family time with the other kids to that audio. The babies have been hearing those voices in utero. Just thought it might be comforting for them.
Your babies are two of the most beautiful perfect tiny humans I have ever seen. I know it's hard but Bri and Arthur I feel that together y'all can do anything. Love and prayers nonstop..
Those are some beautiful names for the babies! Sending extra prayers 🙏✝ for Royal and his breathing. I am glad you got some one on one with each of the kids at home. It's hard at those ages for mommy to be gone for so long. I have a son who is now 21 and when he was little I had to have some outpatient medical procedures done that ended with complications and had to stay in the hospital for a week each time. He just would freak out because I was not there with him and daddy. Sending prayers for your whole family during this time of adjustment. 🙏✝ Thank you for sharing! Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless ❤️✝🤗
I was in the hospital for nearly 3 months last year and nearly went out of my mind with the noise and sleep deprivation. Going back for a short stay this year with noise cancelling headphones was a game-changer. You are so good to find these now Bri so you can focus on you and your babes. You are doing amazing to balance it everything, in any shape or form.
@@jksatte wow! How nice of you to ask! I am a bajillion times better. I have been so grateful to our amazing British health system and the genuine kindness of others. I will add you to my ever growing list of people who are so thoughtful for no reason 🥺! I hope you are happy and well. Sending good vibes your way 😊
I will continue my prayers for fast and safe recovery for you and your beautiful babies!!! Yall are so strong!! I know that has to be so hard on yall!! God bless!
Women this dedicated to their kids are few and far between. I love how you love them. Waking up every couple of hours having to pump. Most women just don’t want to breastfeed with even healthy babies.. I’m the same way with my kids. I only ever breastfed my kids even though it’s hard and sometimes you wish you could just make a bottle so you can rest. Knowing that you’re doing everything possible to give them the best and healthiest life makes it worth it every time. I pray they grow strong, healthy and happy quickly so you can be home with the whole family again. 💕
Agree! My second and I had thrush for 6 weeks, 7 bouts of mastitis and then she wouldn't ever nurse again so I ended up w no supply, taking endless herbs and prescriptions to keep it up and pumped every 2 hours, even through the night, for a solid year and when I hear perfectly healthy mothers say that breastfeeding just wasn't "for them" it just makes me so sad that they could put their own wants before the NEEDS of their babies. I didn't see the light of day or sleep for more than 90 mins at a time for an entire year and I'd still do it all over again to ensure my babies get the best start in life. I wish there was some other incentive to breastfeed bc a lot of women just don't think it's "worth it" when you can easily buy formula😔 that said, women having to work while having young babies is also a big part of the problem. Maternity leave needs to change, and so do the expectations for mothers having to do it all!
I have had 3 kids. Bf and bottle combo with the first, bottle fed the 2nd cause things were complicated and now bf the 3rd. All are happy and healthy. All had different needs and circumstances. No shame in a fed baby by any means. No guilt to any mother doing the best she can.
Sure, but the point was that not everybody does do the best they can, and that is what's sad, not the fact that we have options in times of necessity. Obviously there isn't always a choice, but most of the time there is, and many just make the easier choice. There is a big difference between want and need, and nobody is shaming anyone's actual needs.
@@pocasanchez I disagree. I believe most moms do the very best for their children and that the moms who don't are the fewer. Just my opinion of coarse. 😉
In the US 84% of infants are breastfed at least to 6 months when the rate drops to 59%, so it’s not really accurate to say most women don’t breastfeed their babies. I know you want to acknowledge what a dedicated mom Bri is, and she surely is!, but you can do that without denigrating other moms. Bri is great without comparisons.
NICU roller coaster is a real thing. All the emotions and ups and downs are a ride you will never forget. My son was not as early as your babies and we still had crazy ups and downs. The day we were not allowed into our NICU ward for a couple hours put everything in perspective for me. I was mad when they told me we had to wait and the ward was closed temporarily to all visitors. Then the nurse explained "another baby is trying to go to heaven". I shut up, sat down, counted my blessings, and prayed for that baby and their family. After that,even the bad days seemed less bad. You had me laughing when you told Art how good he looked lol. You guys are just awesome.
Praying for your precious little bundles of 😂 joy to gain 💪 strength, weight and alertness. May G-D give you the 💪 strength you need to recover and be the pillor of stability for all your children, now and forever. G-D Bless.
God Bless little Truly and Royal. They certainly are Truly Royal. The roller coaster will not be forever and there are moments on the ride to savor and hold onto. Otherwise, I know you both have faith and strength to swim to the other side of this (mixing my metaphors). You are in so many prayers!
Beautiful names for Beautiful babies! I'm so glad you two are making time for not just self care but "couple" care. It's so important and so nourishing to your relationship especially in times of high stress. Gentle hugs and big prayers still going up for all of you!
All too precious! Praying hard here. Art keep singing to those babies. Mama Brie keep leaning on Jesus... His peace surpasseth all understanding! Welcome Truly & Royal
They are indeed perfect babies in every way. Love the names. You are both doing so well under the circumstances. Can't wait for the day you bring them home.
Touching, singing, talking are all important and you 2 are already awesome parents to begin with, but this is even more special. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives. God Bless!
Please baptize those precious babies if you haven't already. God bless you all!!! As a Catholic I would also give them extreme unction which is another special sacrament for anyone in danger. Many people who are sick recover from this special blessing
The mention of NICU was a fearful place for our family. My nephew spent ten months in the stem cell transplant isolation unit at Duke. The nurses and Drs who serve in these areas are definitely chosen by God! God will be with you in all steps of this journey. Yes, please do things to comfort you and bring you ease of mind. Your mental health and needs are very important during your children's healing and growth.
No matter how hard, you guys are beautifully documenting a NICU journey that will help other families that have been there before and will go there later. Enjoy your channel!
I’m an advanced practice maternal child nurse. I can tell you that it is miraculous how God made babies to survive and grow-the physiological interactions between a parent and the child when skin to skin is amazing! The first time I learned about the physiology of all the systems I was mind blown and sat there in the classroom, and praised God for his amazing provision-all right under our noses! When I put into my practice what I learned-to positively facilitate the normal interaction, I remained amazed and loved sharing with the parents the processes that were taking place. God is always good!
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Praise God for this two little miracles and a healthy mama💖🥰💖
I remember learning about families in university Sociology class who didn’t touch / cuddle their babies, only feeding and changing them. The impact to those little people was devastating. It is so wonderful that you’ve been able to spend time with the babies. I’m always amazed at those volunteer baby cuddlers too, so precious! What a rough, tough job that would be... ☺️💚
@@rebeccadavis7219 BS? Blesséd spirit? Baby snuggler? Brilliant stories? Bri Supermama? Yes, all apply 🙂
And people think they need the political jab to stay healthy.
They are Truly Royal, aren’t they. 🥰
When you said baby boy's name, this Bible verse came to mind...💙
"But you are a chosen generation, a ROYAL priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light..." 1 Peter 2:9
And for your baby girl...💖
"So be TRULY glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while." 1 Peter 1:6
@ Living Strategically Thank you for these scriptures! Just perfect!
Bless ur darling babies...they have the cutest tiny face. Sending lots of prayers ur way in Jesus name. They will fit well with the new bro. an sister. Ur channel is nice to watch an so full of luv.l
A trick I learned while I was pumping to reduce the amount of washing was to store my pump parts in a ziplock in the freezer between day pumps and also night pumps. Instead of washing 8 to 10 times a day I only needed to wash 3 or 4. Pumping is a full-time job all on its own on top of everything else you have to accomplish, Bri is doing AWESOME!!
Emilie the only thing is concern for bacteria i would have to know was safe. During my canning & freezing food finding out bacteria & such will continue growing even in the freezer,so would need to kill & stop before putting in freezer .
Great idea!
I kept mine in the fridge but with such delicate tiny babies I would be super super hesitant to even think about doing that.
I was also told this tip by a lactation consultant. Helped me
Meeting at Sam’s new school next
Ok, in the middle of it all…”dang, you look good in that shirt” lol
Yeah that made me smile.
If only everyone could have you for their Momma Bri , what a wonderful world this would be !
My fraternal twin sister and I were born in 1954, two months prematurely, vaginal birth. No NICU , we were both just over 3 lbs each. Mom went home after 1 week, we stayed for another 7 weeks. They placed us in the same incubator. We were blessed and both have lived a full and healthy life.
You were talking about little blessings, as the momma of a child with medical complexities, we have learned the term "inch stones". Everyone always celebrates children's successes by milestones, but we celebrate every inch stone ❤️❤️ Blessings to you all
I love that term, inch stones. I've just called my children's milestones, a step. I will now use inch stones, thankyou, from the Mumma of 3 tinlids with Autism and physical disabilities.
Can anyone tell me what happened to Art? He isn't in ant future videos, and she refers to herself as a single parent of 8. Sorry, but it's confusing!
Continued prayers! Art is such a good husband to help clean the pumps for reuse!
This is one of those things that I feel like most men would totally do if asked, but 99% would NEVER think to do it unless asked😂
They're AMAZING PARENTS!!!
Art has been a blessing to the family taking care of Bre and the children at home trying to make things as normal as possible. Art I hope your family will help.
Great call..."shutting it down and getting some family time" ....We really don't need to know every detail of your lives but we do appreciate the parts that you're willing to share. There are just some times when you need to close the door to us voyeurs out here..... and we all need to respect that.
My sister is a 30yr veteran maternal child nurse who has worked in the NICU for the last ten years. The NICU is a roller coaster but she always has the best stories and miracles of these little babies. It sounds like even with the struggles they are having a typical and normal NICU stay. I can't wait to see you take those babies home.
amen @Kimberly Wright, my niece NICU physician, she always emphasizes the JOYs are far more than the tears !
Before I realized Bri was measuring what she had pumped, I was trying to figure out what shadow puppets she was making 😂
OMHeavens, me, too!! LOL
I don't really know why, but when you announced the wonderful names for the twins, I burst into tears. Truly and Royal welcome! I hope you ALL feel the love and prayers behind you.
What is their Surname?
Never heard these names in U.K.
@@irenedavo3768 They choose some creative names for their children. I can't help but think of Royal Wilder from the Little House on the Prairie... They also do have a Wilder, so those I wonder if it's inspired by that book series 😊
weird ass names. they will be bullied.
Bless Bre and Arthur with the strength and love as they guide their children through this time as Truly and Royal continue to grow and gain. It is so wonderful to see the hope shining in their faces because they know that the Lord is watching over them all. I want to thank you Art and Bre for allowing us a glimpse into your lives and letting us witness this miracle of birth!
That’s why I love watching you tube. Thank you for including us. Praying for your babies and you and their siblings. Love the song. Can you tape it so they can hear your voices when you’re not there?
Amen. 💕
No Car Seat Belts?
Yes in agreement with everything Peggy McThompson said and prayed 👍🙏😇💝 Amen
The jewelry is so beautiful, Bri. I love that you are wearing it out in public. You’re amazing.
I love the earrings. Pretty and bright colors.
I love Art singing to the babies.
They will know him by his voice and the love in his song.
NICU always stressed to me “one step forward and two steps back” PLUS “you can never trust a premie.” My son was born prematurely due to ruptured placenta. His Apgar was 1 & 6. He was intubated but off within a few hours. The nurses were always cautioning us. Roller coaster is exactly what this journey is. Praying constantly for you to have peace while on the ride. 😊
So true! I had a 2 pound darling girl, who is in her 30s and doing wonderful. She had a 3 unch chest and was 15 inches long. Breast pump was apart of my life and tube feeding was how she was fed.
Good post, it made me see that I need to keep praying for them!
When we got to see Truly's face free of the equipment that is helping her, I saw some of Art in her. You are both such awesome parents to all of your children. God bless, guide and help you and them through every day, amen.
I thought the exact same thing. I was like … wait.. I totally see Art too! She’s a great mix of both parents! They are such beautiful perfect little babes.
I have heard that twins do better when they are put together in the same incubator. It comforts them. Makes sense to me. They were in your womb together.
We would do that if it were a possibility. It isn’t
ART and BRI yes, it is not possible many times and ALL WILL BE WELL 😊😊
Hand-pumping was a game-changer for me. It got to be really efficient, way faster, and no equipment to deal with.
I pray God’s blessing and protection on little Truly and little Royal. Precious, precious names. Thank you for sharing with us.
So important Art and Bri to shut down and be "present" for the kiddies.We will be praying for you all here in Nova Scotia.Our God is faithful He "Is" xx
"One heartbeat at a time..." That's what God told me to think about during the toughest time of my life. I could literally count them, in my chest. Every one was proof of His continuing miracles. Thank you for allowing us to witness a few of yours. Father, thank You for consistently making a Way.♥️🙏🏼
"One heartbeat at a time"....
I couldn't scroll past without acknowledging this beautiful comment.
It got me thinking about how probably every one of us have gone thru situations where "one DAY at a time" didn't seem possible. But one heartbeat at a time? Now that is doable! Thanks for the encouragement, ❤️
From a random stranger in the comment section lol.
Daddy, singing to them is so very heartwarming! Please keep it up!!! May God keep his protective hands around all of you! Through Him, all things are possible! God bless
Ok I really started crying when art sang to his baby.
It would be so lovely to record that and play it for them when they are a bit older for comfort when babies parents are not there. Aww, never heard that song before.
I have always loved to hear the musical, talented heart of this man. Playing and singing.. the best. And yes, I teared up as well. Just special...
This was a Truly Royal video. So precious and sweet. May God be with all of you during this wild, crazy time. Thank you for sharing what you do with us.
Truly and Royal need to feel each other!
I hope you can manage to do that soon. My nieces both did so much better after a “together time”. So they did that as often as possible during their multiple months stay in the NICU .
They cannot be put together for some time. But we are anxiously hopeful for that day to come.
Yes, I bet it will really help Royal’s breathing. How do they determine when the babies can be together?
I was also thinking about this. They were in utero together and if they could be touching each other. I think it would be very beneficial.
There is a beautiful old song ..I LOVE YOU TRULY TRULY DEAR..Its really beautiful Bri see if you can find it on the internet,you could sing it to her while you hold her. Love and healing prayers to you all from Australia..Special hug to the adorable WILDER.
Oh cool! One of our names for her was a Truly Dear!
Royal. Looks just like his dad 🤗
They are beautiful. Welcome Little Miss Truly and Little Mr. Royal.
The babies' names are -- just like the babies themselves -- beautiful. Perfect!
Take time for your healing too, Bri..only 1 day at a time. God is with you!!
Congratulations for having Truely and Royal, two sweet and very much loved children.
My twins born 20 years ago was 2 lbs 14 1/2 oz and 2 lbs 13 oz. Your twins looks really AWSOME!! My girl was more stable then my boy. He kept having breathing problems and getting sick. I made the NICU put them in the same area as close as they can get them. When they did that my boy got healthier. As much as you want to be at the NICU you have to remember that you too need rest to heal. They are so precious and growing great. Can't wait to see their trip home.
Oh my God! Bri you made tears come to my eyes, sitting there pumping, waiting to hold you baby and to look up at your hubby and tell him how handsome he is!
So glad to hear that Mom & babies are doing well. Such a pleasure to hear Art's little serenade to his babies. Much love to the whole family from France.....
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Mornin Beautiful People🖐. Absolutely love y'all and the beautiful names for your precious little ones. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Prayers for all. Stay safe beautiful people. God Bless y'all 🙏🙏🙏👣👣
Oh how lovely to see their perfect faces 💜💙 Your 7 beautiful children are blessed to have such wonderful God loving parents to love on them!
You’re doing an incredible job of juggling it all 🤹♂️
Bri & Art have shown so many times the skill they have in the art of juggling, which shows God knew they would need that skill and afforded them the opportunity to become very good at it! It sure will continue to be useful as they deal with the NICU rollercoaster ride & the traveling home to the rest of the family. I pray they continue to have a good support group at home, that all the children continue to thrive through this most challenging time & that the Lord continues to grant traveling mercies as Art & Bri commute between home & the NICU. I also pray that God’s hand is on all of the staff in the NICU as they care for all of the babies they are entrusted with, in what is one of the most challenging (physically, emotionally & spiritually) environments to work in. (As a retired SICU/PICU & burn unit nurse I know the environment & absolutely loved the work, but it was & is by far more challenging than most areas in a hospital setting. (If you add Trauma/ER & the other ICU’s to the list you about have the bases covered.)
Thank you for keeping us informed. Praying , they are so beautiful.
Blessings to the whole family
Flipping the names would sound even better. Edith Truly and Gabriel Royal. Sounds fancy and royal. It rolls off the tongue like a smooth verse.
Love the babies names! The NICU is an amazing place. Continuing to pray for the babies.
Praying for more blessings and wins. For your "tender mercies" ; ). Always keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I think it helps the world feel connected and we need that more than anything now.
I cried when daddy was singing I Kno all to well what u guys are going threw.they are so beautiful! ❣️ There names fit them! Royals legs look so long like his dad! Lol they r gods gifts to y'all an I'll keep praying for ya
I loved seeing the little ones wanting to help mama with taking care of the milk. I completely agree with you Bri when you spoke about the kids each needing you in their own was. Girls need their moms for different reasons than needing dad and little ones just need their moms because your their mom. Art does it make it easier going through everything with Bri and the babies being a Nurse or do you think it would feel better not being a Nurse. As a Nurse myself when I am with loved ones in a rough medical situation it feels like everything I ever learned goes out the window. Prayers for you all.
It’s so funny seeing how your boys are so interested in helping you with the babies milk. They are just so sweet!! The house you all are staying in is so pretty. Your jewelry is awesome! How they hook in your ears 😂. This is hard on all of you. Praying for you!! 🙏
Dang you look good in that shirt. LMAO 🤣 The babies are lovely 🥰
Beautiful names! May God continue to bless and make your babies stronger.
Authur is such a Godly Devoted Husband and Father God Bless You
Sweet visit today for all. Praying for all. Take care of yourselves momma and Poppa. Gods blessings to each member of your family as you navigate the next few months. Much love to you all. I love the precious names you’ve chose. Fits so well with rest of your children. Love all their names.💗
Oh, he's so little. He looks like he would fit in the palm of Art's hand. I love the names. Beautiful and fitting.
The babies names are beautiful and appropriate. Prayers are continued for the babies also a Quick recovery for Bri. God Bless to all. Give the rest of the kids lots of hugs and kisses.
I was 3lb 5 ounces when I was born 46 years ago. Congrats on the beautiful babies 🥰❤
Welcome to the world Truly and Royal, May God keep you safe and strong so you may go home soon to meet the rest of the family. Continued prayers 🙏🏼 of comfort and strength.
Beautiful babies and beautiful names🌻🌻
My Heart goes out to both of you and all your kids. Art and Bri are looking so beautiful. Stress, worry, and overwhelming events have that effect on some people. I am one of those too. The worse my situation gets, the more attractive I get. Very strange. It is so good to see Bri at home and to see yall taking some family time. I love the twins' names. Truly and Royal. They even sound perfect together. Much love for all of you.
Yes! They both look younger and their faces are radiant. Could it be that they are reflecting the glory of the angels surrounding them? I believe it is so.
Your sweet babies will be ok. My 22 year old granddaughter was born at 29 weeks, 3lbs. She had excellent care in the NicU for 6 weeks received lots of excellent care and love. She’s gorgeous today and smart. NicU is a roller coaster, tons of 🙏🙏🙏 your way. Beautiful and perfect gifts from God.
Bri those headphones just be a standard issue for every parent. I know I told you guys before I worked in ni forever 30 years and sometimes after my 12 hour shifts I would go home and the alarms would be ringing in my ears. But I loved working with the babies. It is a roller coaster ride with your babies are doing good and they'll be home before you know it. You guys are very strong parents and you do good by everyone of your children. 💖💖💖
Record the kids voices talking to the babies, songs, reading stories, etc and play for the babies.
They are beautiful and quite a good size, it is a huge roller coaster you are all on at the moment but it will get better, look after yourselves as well you are going to need to be well when they come home.
It seemed appropriate that I watched your video while I was cleaning my own pumping supplies for my miracle twins. I continue to pray for you guys every time I nurse. May God give you peace that passes understanding
They are precious!!!! They are definitely part of the family!
I love that Art sing's to his babies so sweet.
I totally understand them missing you and that time they needed with you. I too am close to my now grown children and they still say hey I need some mom and me only time.
Love that you chose unique names for these little ones as well. Your children's names, from my observation seem to reflect their personalities in a way. Truly and Mr. Royal are both blessings. I will continue to pray for your family and especially these little ones. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Art...
Bri looks amazing!!! You Guys keep doing what your are doing.
Many years ago, Truly & Royal were the names that I chose to name my dream babies!! 💗 Truly after a character in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang & Royal after a character in Little House on the Prairie books. They (your babies) are precious!
Never heard those names before!
Yes I was thinking of Royal in Little House on the Prairie too. I think he was Almanso's brother.
Wow! How sweet is that. Thanks for sharing!
Art record songs and bri's voice for the nurses to play while you're gone.
Might want to add family time with the other kids to that audio. The babies have been hearing those voices in utero. Just thought it might be comforting for them.
Your babies are two of the most beautiful perfect tiny humans I have ever seen. I know it's hard but Bri and Arthur I feel that together y'all can do anything. Love and prayers nonstop..
Those are some beautiful names for the babies! Sending extra prayers 🙏✝ for Royal and his breathing. I am glad you got some one on one with each of the kids at home. It's hard at those ages for mommy to be gone for so long. I have a son who is now 21 and when he was little I had to have some outpatient medical procedures done that ended with complications and had to stay in the hospital for a week each time. He just would freak out because I was not there with him and daddy. Sending prayers for your whole family during this time of adjustment. 🙏✝ Thank you for sharing! Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless ❤️✝🤗
I was in the hospital for nearly 3 months last year and nearly went out of my mind with the noise and sleep deprivation. Going back for a short stay this year with noise cancelling headphones was a game-changer. You are so good to find these now Bri so you can focus on you and your babes. You are doing amazing to balance it everything, in any shape or form.
I hope you are doing much better these days!!!
@@jksatte wow! How nice of you to ask! I am a bajillion times better. I have been so grateful to our amazing British health system and the genuine kindness of others. I will add you to my ever growing list of people who are so thoughtful for no reason 🥺! I hope you are happy and well. Sending good vibes your way 😊
@@noodlepipkin Oh thank you so much. Good vibes for all !!
Great tune Art was singing to the babies.
Sweet names for your darlings.
Way up here in British Columbia, Canada . . we're praying for you all.
I will continue my prayers for fast and safe recovery for you and your beautiful babies!!! Yall are so strong!! I know that has to be so hard on yall!! God bless!
The staff in the unit are Heros!
I certainly am seeing how amazing the nurses are who work in the Nicu. Oh my. 🙏
So cute how Wilder wants to help with the bottles. I love the names for your kids! Thanks for sharing again.
Women this dedicated to their kids are few and far between. I love how you love them. Waking up every couple of hours having to pump. Most women just don’t want to breastfeed with even healthy babies.. I’m the same way with my kids. I only ever breastfed my kids even though it’s hard and sometimes you wish you could just make a bottle so you can rest. Knowing that you’re doing everything possible to give them the best and healthiest life makes it worth it every time.
I pray they grow strong, healthy and happy quickly so you can be home with the whole family again. 💕
Agree! My second and I had thrush for 6 weeks, 7 bouts of mastitis and then she wouldn't ever nurse again so I ended up w no supply, taking endless herbs and prescriptions to keep it up and pumped every 2 hours, even through the night, for a solid year and when I hear perfectly healthy mothers say that breastfeeding just wasn't "for them" it just makes me so sad that they could put their own wants before the NEEDS of their babies. I didn't see the light of day or sleep for more than 90 mins at a time for an entire year and I'd still do it all over again to ensure my babies get the best start in life. I wish there was some other incentive to breastfeed bc a lot of women just don't think it's "worth it" when you can easily buy formula😔 that said, women having to work while having young babies is also a big part of the problem. Maternity leave needs to change, and so do the expectations for mothers having to do it all!
I have had 3 kids. Bf and bottle combo with the first, bottle fed the 2nd cause things were complicated and now bf the 3rd. All are happy and healthy. All had different needs and circumstances. No shame in a fed baby by any means. No guilt to any mother doing the best she can.
Sure, but the point was that not everybody does do the best they can, and that is what's sad, not the fact that we have options in times of necessity. Obviously there isn't always a choice, but most of the time there is, and many just make the easier choice. There is a big difference between want and need, and nobody is shaming anyone's actual needs.
@@pocasanchez I disagree. I believe most moms do the very best for their children and that the moms who don't are the fewer. Just my opinion of coarse. 😉
In the US 84% of infants are breastfed at least to 6 months when the rate drops to 59%, so it’s not really accurate to say most women don’t breastfeed their babies. I know you want to acknowledge what a dedicated mom Bri is, and she surely is!, but you can do that without denigrating other moms. Bri is great without comparisons.
It’s good to see you both more relaxed, little Truly and Royal hope I spelled that right, are so blessed to have you. ❤️
Beautiful names for beautiful babies!
Grace. I see her expression... 😥
I love how y'all have named your children such unique and meaningful names.
I saw that too, and the oldest son. Hang in there kiddos! ❤
time fly so fast , it seems that wilder was born just a few weeks ago and he grew SOOO fast and now the twins are already there ! congratulations !
Welcome to the world Truly & Royal xx
Love the names. Continued prayers for you all.
Both babies are beautiful including their names. Prayers are still headed your way.
Love each name you chose for these beautiful gifts of God. Art and Bri praying throughout the day for each one of you and the five at home.
NICU roller coaster is a real thing. All the emotions and ups and downs are a ride you will never forget. My son was not as early as your babies and we still had crazy ups and downs. The day we were not allowed into our NICU ward for a couple hours put everything in perspective for me. I was mad when they told me we had to wait and the ward was closed temporarily to all visitors. Then the nurse explained "another baby is trying to go to heaven". I shut up, sat down, counted my blessings, and prayed for that baby and their family. After that,even the bad days seemed less bad.
You had me laughing when you told Art how good he looked lol. You guys are just awesome.
Art, you cleaning the pumps to me is, you giving life to those babies.. a healthy chance to grow! You two make great parents!
Those are beautiful names, still praying for you and yours and you are truly blessed.
God is good! Praise God for these beautiful babies! Blessings to you and your family ~Idaho~
Praying for your precious little bundles of 😂 joy to gain 💪 strength, weight and alertness. May G-D give you the 💪 strength you need to recover and be the pillor of stability for all your children, now and forever. G-D Bless.
God Bless little Truly and Royal. They certainly are Truly Royal. The roller coaster will not be forever and there are moments on the ride to savor and hold onto. Otherwise, I know you both have faith and strength to swim to the other side of this (mixing my metaphors). You are in so many prayers!
those names are so ugly
These sweet babies, I am praying for them and your family.
Beautiful names for Beautiful babies! I'm so glad you two are making time for not just self care but "couple" care. It's so important and so nourishing to your relationship especially in times of high stress. Gentle hugs and big prayers still going up for all of you!
All too precious! Praying hard here. Art keep singing to those babies. Mama Brie keep leaning on Jesus... His peace surpasseth all understanding! Welcome Truly & Royal
I love how gentile you are with the way you deal with your children. I’ll be praying for you guys.
These little blessings are so perfect! Love their names! Praying for you all!
They are indeed perfect babies in every way. Love the names. You are both doing so well under the circumstances. Can't wait for the day you bring them home.
OMG JUST LOOK AT THOSE BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ANGELS SO ADORABLE PRAYING YOU BOTH CAN TAKE THEM HOME VERY SOON CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY AND DADDY
Very unusual but unique names you have chosen. You have a few names to remember now!
Touching, singing, talking are all important and you 2 are already awesome parents to begin with, but this is even more special. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives. God Bless!
I am praying for your whole family but especially for Truly and Royal. WOW!! What a true BLESSING
Please baptize those precious babies if you haven't already. God bless you all!!! As a Catholic I would also give them extreme unction which is another special sacrament for anyone in danger. Many people who are sick recover from this special blessing
The mention of NICU was a fearful place for our family. My nephew spent ten months in the stem cell transplant isolation unit at Duke. The nurses and Drs who serve in these areas are definitely chosen by God! God will be with you in all steps of this journey. Yes, please do things to comfort you and bring you ease of mind. Your mental health and needs are very important during your children's healing and growth.
No matter how hard, you guys are beautifully documenting a NICU journey that will help other families that have been there before and will go there later. Enjoy your channel!