Tuesday, January 26

The big news over the last two days is that Mattie and Andrew started steroid treatments. The doctor wants to challenge them to get off the ventilator. So far, they are responding very well. Their numbers are looking good, and their oxygen needs are lowering.

After Mattie recovered from being re-intubated, Kevin held her for an hour Monday night. She did really well. Mattie is now 2lbs. 2oz., and still has her (Kevin's) temper. She extubated herself this morning, again. The staff decided to put her on the SIPAP, and so far, she's doing very well. The steroids seem to be helping her, and she's not having to work so hard. She had an excellent blood gas and x-ray tonight.

Adelaide is up to 2lbs. 15oz.! She's looking like a big baby and has graduated to big girl diapers. Mattie has as well, but they look huge on her. Adelaide is now on CPAP for 2 hours, which is another step up. She still bradys on occasion, but works herself out of it.

Andrew is doing really well since the steroid treatment. He's on a different steroid than Mattie, and his course is 3 weeks compared to Mattie's 3 days. They're really being aggressive to get him off the Jet. The staff has lowered the pressure of his ventilator, and his oxygen needs are slowly going down, which is promising. Andrew is still 2lbs. 10oz.

Praise
Our sister-in-law's biopsy came back as stage 1, so she can be treated with medication.
Mattie doing so well on the SIPAP.
Mattie's great blood gas and x-ray.
Mattie responding to steroids.
Adelaide moving to the CPAP.
Andrew being weaned off the ventilator.
Andrew on multi-vitamins.
Big heads, hands, and feet.

Prayer
No long term effects from steroids.
The babies will have an eye exam next Wednesday. Pray the results would show no damage.
Calmness for Mattie and Andrew.
Continued weight gain and growth.
Strength for Tara. She's tired.
Peace for Kevin and Tara.
Patience and rest for Kevin.