For all of you who are new to the blog, here's the original email I sent about Adelaide's, Mattie's and Andrew's arrival.
Hi Everyone,
Tara and the babies have had a roller coaster couple of days. Tara was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday with high blood pressure and elevated liver enzymes. The doctors evaluated her and monitored her blood work for a couple of days. Her blood pressure stablized, but her liver enzymes continued to trend up. One of the baby's blood flow was bad as well, so the doctors decided to deliver them at 26 weeks and 2 days.
The babies were born on Thursday, December 18th at 4:14pm, 4:16pm, and 4:18pm. The delivery went very well for Tara. Adelaide Ann was born at 4:14pm and weighed 1lb 11oz. Mattie Jane was born second at 4:16pm, and she weighed 1lb 3oz. Andrew Tweed was born last and weighed 1lb. 9oz. There were complications with Mattie and Andrew at birth, but the NICU team was amazing. All three babies are stable and in the NICU now, and they will stay there until around their original due date of March 17th. They are very fragile right now, so the next few weeks will be critical. They've prepared us for more ups and downs. They will most likely go home at different times since each of them has their own struggles.
Tara is resting and feeling very tired and "loopy" from the drugs. Please keep us and the babies in your prayers. We are trusting that God is faithful, He knew them before they were born, and He loves them very much.
Love,
Kevin, Tara, Adelaide, Mattie, and Andrew
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Mark and I are sending our prayers your way. I'm also sending the two of you a good night's sleep! Please let us know if we can do anything. Tara knows that I can cook a pretty mean turkey loaf :)
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Tara and Kevin,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on birth of your sweet angels! What a blessing! I'm thrilled to see that you now have a blog. I have been on pins and needles awaiting good news.
I'm so glad to hear that they are doing well. I know that each day will present it's own new praises and challenges, but know that you and those precious babies are being lifted up faithfully in prayer by many. My family and all my prayer groups are praying for these sweet peets!
Sending hugs and love,
Abbey
Kevin, thank you for posting this blog. Will definitely be keeping up with you and your sweet family. Keep posting the praises and prayers as you have time and we will be lifting you up to the Father daily!
ReplyDeleteKevin and Tara,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers and those of my expansive family!! If you need ANYTHING, please call.
Karen Poer
Kevin and Tara,
ReplyDeleteAll five of you are in my prayers. Out of the most difficult circumstances in life often comes the most joy; keep your thoughts focused on the happy, less dramatic days ahead. God and many friends are with you. Please let Serene or me know if there's anything we can do to help you now or when you're trying to juggle three babies at home. I have no doubt that your precious babies will sense the flutter of angel wings as they rest in NICU; may God continue to watch over them.
Matt and Serene Hirst
This is the most beautiful blog ever! I am amazed! I am praying daily for you guys. Julie
ReplyDeleteKevin and Tara--Just want you to know that I'm praying for you and those precious babies. Especially for rest for the two of you so you have the strength to handle everything that happens. God has obviously been present each and every day and I pray that you will feel His presence.
ReplyDeleteRobbie Banks (LLoyd's Mom)