The babies had to stay at the hospital for a week until their oxygen levels were stable and they could maintain their temperatures outside of the incubator. After seven long days, the doctor was confident that they were ready to be discharged. Friends and family were able to visit sporadically while we were in the hospital, but I love having our family home, all under one roof. Our son is named Asher, which means happy and blessed. Our daughter is Alana, meaning valuable and precious. And they are all those things. We now have our own little A squared team. “I love their hair!” Love chuckles, running her hand over Alana’s fuzzy black hair. She stares down at her sister with such wonderment. “I know, right? They’re so adorable.” Alma sits beside Love on the sofa, holding Asher and admir

