We finally have internet!! Quick update on us; I think God knew how much I could handle, we had no storm damage! We were without power for part of the day Saturday, and no internet until last night 1/24. We are so blessed because all over Petal there is mass destruction, as bad or worse than the tornado that took almost the same path 4 years ago.
On to the girls! Brooklynn is doing amazingly well!! Over the past few days her feedings have been increased to 7 cc’s every 3 hours. This is allowing her to really begin growing. Her skin looks good, her color is good and she is up to 1lb 5oz. now. She is quite often alert and looking around. You can peek into her isolette and see her little eyes wide open and taking in the world around her. She’s a feisty little thing, too! When the nurses are working with her, she kicks her feet and waves her hands at them. I have no idea where she may get that from. 😉 She tested positive for an infection that is basically Pneumonia for her, but the Dr isn’t extremely concerned. It is being treated with antibiotics and should be cleared in the next few days.
Kambry may be just as feisty as her sister, which tells me that we will eventually have our hands full. She is still sleeping a bit more than sister, but can also be caught checking our her condo, as the isolettes are affectionately called. Kambry is still having several issues that we battle and tweak meds for daily. She has an ongoing fight with her blood pressure that she gets Dopamine for. It helps keep her BP regulated, but also keeps her kidney function up so that she has good urine output. She tested positive for a blood infection since the last update which was most likely caused by her PICC line. That was removed yesterday in hopes of clearing the infection up more quickly. Once she is clear another will be inserted. She is getting blood transfusions every 2-3 days. She is so tiny right now that she can’t make blood quickly enough to keep up with the blood draws and the infection. Even with all of this, she is still holding her weight at 1lb 1oz. She is an amazing little fighter! And….I got to truly hold her yesterday!! As the nurses were changing out her isolette, they swaddled her and I was able to hold her for about 2 minutes! It was the best feeling 🙂
I know that all of this sounds so scary, and it truly is. However, we were essentially prepped to expect most of this with a micro-premie baby, which is how the girls are classified. That doesn’t make it any easier to deal with, just that we knew it could happen. We ask that you continue to pray for both girls and especially Kambry to be able to fight off these issues and begin growing. As always, I truly believe our God has a plan for these girls and we are so blessed to be their mom and dad. We thank you for every prayer you send up for them!
Our family is praying for y’all! 💕
We pray for you daily. We try not to bother you all but we ask questions every day on the girls and you guys. I know the feeling of half living in the NICU half living at your house. I know the scary news that come with premie babies. I do not want to bother you all. I know I was a mess truly a mess when Keagan was in the NICU. Our God is amazing. He is working miracles through your little girls. I truly believe God has a plan bigger than all of this. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything we are a call away. From one NICU mom to another keep strong it is a tough journey but there is light at then end. God will be there with you every step every obstacle every tear. We love yall.
Amy and Richard. We included the girls in prayers last night at Trinity Baptist Church last night. Everyone has been asking me how they are doing. How much does Kambry weigh now? For some strange reason I wake up between 1 to 3 am every morning and that’s when I do most of my praying. This morning I really had the girls on my heart. I just know God has something great planned for them and their strength and will to live will help them with whatever he has planed for them. God bless and keep you and your family. Love you all.