Tonight things are going pretty well.
Bekka continues to recover from her c-section and they should have her up and walking around tomorrow.
We made a visit to the twins this evening around 9pm. It's amazing how well they are doing. Both of them are on a bubble CPAP machine without supplemental oxygen. That's really incredible for 25 week babies on the day they are delivered.
Isaak has some bruising due to the delivery and his bilirubin levels are elevated. His little liver isn't really fully working at this stage of development so to help him out, he'll likely begin tanning sessions tomorrow. Penny is doing great and both of them have maintained their birth weights. They are likely to lose a bit of weight, but this is a good start.
We were able to see some really cute yawns and stretches and some funny but painful looking hiccups. Poor little guys shake their whole bodies when they do that!
If they are doing well, I'm hoping to make it by the house to scan some pictures taken by the nursing staff. (We aren't allowed to take pictures at this stage - we are anxiously awaiting the day).
The ICN staff has been fantastic - well really the whole OB and pediatric staff at WakeMed has been looking out for Bekka and the babies. Looks like we'll be seeing them awhile longer...
Thanks for the kind words, thoughts and prayers. Keep them coming as these little guys can use the support!
Friday, April 30, 2010
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What a wonderful update. We're praising God even as I am sure you are for His answer to the many prayers that have been going up to Him on your behalf. We continue to pray for His sustaining grace for you all as Isaak & Penny continue their development in their new incubator in NICU. I'm sure it isn't as cozy for them as their former one but so thankful for medical advances which can assist them at this time.
ReplyDeleteLove & Prayers, Mom & Pop Milloway
I was hoping you'd somehow manage to find the energy to post an update, as I'm getting ready to add it to the blog :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear things seem to be going well!!!
Prayers still coming from the mountains -
Helen/'Lucy'
First of all, we praise God for all the prayers He's answered on this journey. We also want to thank Him for such a wonderful son and daughter-in-law. Neil and Bekka, please know that we're always here for you guys. We also want to thank you for 3 beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Isaak and Penelope. We're so thankful that things are going as well as they are. It was such a miracle seeing these tiny little ones in their new incubator home. Yes, we know it's a long road ahead but we'll travel those when or if they come up. We love you all so very much. With our love, support and prayers, Nana Pam and Papaw Grant
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this update! The road ahead is surely a long one, but the thought of those little yawns and stretches will make every step easier. We are so proud of your courageous family, and we're here in your corner cheering every step of the way!
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