Saturday January 9

The big news that began yesterday...Adelaide was put on SIPAP, which means that she is no longer on a ventilator, just a tiny oxygen mask with some pressure behind it. She is breathing on her own. We have been praising, thanking God. Tara was able to hold her kangaroo style this morning for an hour. Kangaroo style is a way of holding the baby on the chest with warm blankets covering the baby. This hold helps regulate the baby's breathing.It was the first time that Tara held one of the babies. We both were in tears.If Adelaide does well enough, Kevin will hold her tomorrow. Adelaide did really well. She kept her oxygen level and heart rate up. She held her daddy's finger very tightly. We listened to her coo and yawn, and Tara could feel her breathe and wiggle. What a blessing life is!

Mattie and Andrew have shown improvement. Andrew's x-ray showed better lungs and his feeding has increased. His blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen in his blood has been doing good. He really struggles with his lungs and the amount of oxygen he takes. Mattie also has trouble with her lungs, but has shown a lot of improvement. Her blood gases have come back very good, which means her carbon dioxide levels are good. She's up to 1lb. 12oz., which is only 2 oz. behind Andrew. She's catching up to him. Mattie has also increased her feeding.

Praise
Tara getting to hold Adelaide.
Adelaide on SYPAP.
Andrew's improved x-rays.
Increased feeding.
Mattie's weight gain.
Kevin's shoot went very well.

Prayer
Mattie and Andrew's lungs would improve.
Mattie and Andrew could be weened off their ventilators.
Continued growth and stength.
Protection over the babies' eyes. The equipment they are on can cause eye issues.