Saturday, January 19

We had a wonderful day yesterday and saw some great improvement in the babies.

Andrew has taken a turn for the better. He had a very quick and positive response to the first dose of steroids. He was being weened off oxygen most of the day and was down to 32 percent last night! We are praising God. The nurse told us that she's never seen such a quick response to a steroid shot. We're so relieved to see his improvement, but hope the steroids don't do any long term damage. His x-rays also showed a big improvement.

Tara got to hold Mattie for the first time. She was a little worried because of Mattie's "don't touch me policy". Mattie immediately nestled in and fell asleep on her mom's chest. Mattie went from The Maniac to Momma's Girl. Mattie did great, and Tara had a fantastic time. Kevin is holding her as he types the blog. She is one tiny baby! Just before Kevin held her, Mattie was pretty angry. Her blood oxygen was dropping, and she was silently screaming because of her intubation. Once she hit Kevin's chest she calmed down. We love that she likes to be held close.

Adelaide is still doing well. The staff has decided to stop using the pronged mask for now. It's leaving an indention under her nose. Kevin held her when Tara was holding Mattie yesterday. We have a picture of the duo kangaroo coming soon. Adelaide did brady a few times while Kevin was holding her, but he learned to tickle her feet to wake her up. She gets too comfortable and forgets to breathe, so a little tickle wakes her up.

Praise
Andrew's huge improvement.
Tara and Kevin geting to hold Mattie for the first time.
Mattie doing so well with kangaroo care.
All three had oxygen intake of 20 to 40 percent.
Date night for Kevin and Tara (We pigged out at Saltgrass Steakhouse).

Prayer
No long term effects of steroid shots.
Continued growth and strength.
Andrew's lungs would continue to improve.
Mattie and Andrew would be weened off ventilators.
Tara preparing to return to work on Tuesday.