Travels in Peru: Saturday, 29 December

I made a starbucks run this morning for Mary and me as I was up early and Mary was very enthusiastic about having a latte. Thank goodness for Uber! It makes every thing I do easier! My phone doesn't work in Peru. But Mary did for me what I do for her in the United States: signed up for a small, portable internet device which makes it possible to text and call Uber. Uber means that I can use the app to get my ride and tell the driver where I want to go TOTALLY IN ENGLISH! And then I don't have to figure out the money nor pay for the ride....it is already done. And even more important in my mind is the fact that the driver won't drive ten blocks out of the way to make the price higher....his price is fixed no matter the traffic or route. And there is a bit of a sense of security knowing that he is not likely to rob me or whatever as my driver's name and license plate are on file somewhere in the Uber cyberspace.

Tonight Alberto tried to give me his spot in the neonatal unit, but I insisted he go again with Mary. The babies are growing and each day seeing them becomes more fun. But I have had several turns and I am glad for them to go together. A few more photos:

Alberto and Galileo:

Selfie of Mary, Alberto and Jack:

I laughed when they sent me these photos from their Kangaroo session. I said to myself...this HAS to be Jack....look at those Hawkins legs! Jack has been all about stretching and kicking his legs from the very first!

Mary and Jack:

The 33rd week is the week that babies learn to suck. So these boys were born not yet knowing how to suck to get nourishment. The nurses at first fed them with eye droppers. Luckily Mary had purchased a nice breast pump and is diligent in providing milk. But the boys are also receiving some supplement until Mary's milk is plentiful enough to provide for twins. Everyone is working to try to get both boys used to the sucking process....and finally in the last day or two, both boys are getting better with the bottle. Below is Alberto feeding Galileo who is better at the bottle process than Jack.