Today has been a pretty good day. We went back to see the babies around 12:30 (boy did we both need sleep after being up 24 hours - and Bekka had a little thing called a c-section during that time!).
Both babies are still doing very well. They are under sun lamps to take care of the elevated bilirubin levels. Most impressively, both babies have already had a BM! That's a great sign that the plumbing is working well. We also found out that since being on CPAP, Isaak has had only 1 (one) instance of apnea and Penny none! Apnea is very common with these babies as they aren't used to having to do so many things at one time and their autonomous nervous system doesn't quite do everything smoothly sometimes.
The nurses in the ICN have take 3 photos for us. They are scans of so-so prints, but at least you can see the little guys. Just a warning that they are very very "real". Remember that they aren't quite done baking! In one of the photos, Isaak really looks like a little ET doll. You will also notice that their skins are red. This is due to the last two layers not yet having developed. That should happen in the next couple of weeks and they'll have more normal skin tones.
So many things stand in their way; from infection (their little immune systems are barely there) to high risks of cerebral hemorrhage and an increased risk of cerebral palsy. That being said, they have gotten off to a running start in their very young lives. Thanks for following their story!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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They are so beautiful! My nephews, born at 24 weeks were 1lb 5oz and 1lb 7oz. So tiny yet such a miracle. Praying for their continued health and growth and a smooth ride in the NICU.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are all in my prayers! I'm so glad that things are looking as good as possible so far. Thanks for sharing the pics, it's hard to imagine how tiny they must actually be. C
ReplyDeleteThey are precious and beautiful! Love all of you!
ReplyDeletePenny & Isaak have clearly inherited their fierce determination and fighting spirit from their amazing parents! Such incredible gifts in such small packages. Thank you for sharing the pictures! We're keeping our fingers crossed that the news ahead continues to look so good!
ReplyDeletePraying for you all! They are beautiful! I was going to say they look so much BIGGER than what I thought 25 weekers would look and then I saw the picture with the pencil, so tiny! Praying every day for their continued growth and good health and for both of your health as well.
ReplyDeleteJon and I are praying for you all nightly...we have been since Ollie.
ReplyDeleteJon and Mary Arnold
Beautiful babies. I have fallen in love and hold them in my heart with the prayers I am sending up for them and for their Mommy and Daddy. I have solicited prayers in their behalf and yours as well. I pray everyday will bring a new blessing. Love and Prayers from Oklahoma.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Penelope & Isaak,
ReplyDeleteWe can't wait for you to come home! It won't be long before you do...July's around the corner...Until then, just keep drinking that yummy milk to grow healthy and know that we love you both and Mom & Dad!!
Your friends,
Jenny, Remy, and Hannah