Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Week and 1/2 since coming home






Sorry we haven't updated lately. We're getting used to our new lives and how to get things done while the girls are sleeping. The doctor's reports have been good. We had an eye doctor appointment a week ago. Both of their eyes look good, but are still not finished growing, so we have to go back for a checkup in a week.
The pediatrician went well, also. They received their next round of shots that day. The main things discussed were keeping them away from crowds (especially other young children), keeping hands clean, and making sure they gain weight properly. That being said, pray for their being able to gain weight on pure breastmilk. The hospital put them on high calorie formula added to the milk before they left. Kamryn had been really irritable and seemed as though her stomach bothered her all the time, and both of them have been irregular with their bowel movements and had lots of gas. We made the decision to take the formula out ourselves to see how they would do. it's only been a couple of days, but they do seem to be doing better. We're also trying some different types of bottles designed to reduce colic. Our main concern is that they gain weight like they need to.
Taylor had a pulmonologist (lung doc.) appt. yesterday, and he said she sounded good and explained to us that she should grow new lung tissue and get better with weight gain and time. He seemed to think it possible that she would be off her oxygen by the next appointment in two weeks! That would be awesome. One of the problems with too much oxygen is that it can cause eye damage.
We are amazed everyday at what God has done through our girls, and we can't help but smile, even at strange times- like when they wake us up crying at night- because we had prayed so long for these children and God answered our prayers in such an unexpected and amazing sort of way. Thanks again for your support as prayer partners and friends.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Guys so glad to hear all the good news,and see the new pics.I guess you know, dad,you are totally out numbered now,and at least 2 of these girls have got you wrapped around both little fingers.You all hang in there and follow your heart with how to take care of some of the things with them .Love to you all,God will keep blessing you,and we will keep praying.
aunt Faye

Our family page said...

I am sooo excited for all 4 of you! I know you have dreamed of the day when you would all be together. I can't tell you how many times God has woken me up at night to pray for your little angels. I feel like they are part of my everyday prayer time. We have a prayer tree in our school room with an apple on it for them. It reminds us to pray for them daily. Our daughter Annie loves to pray for them and alwasy wants to see their pictures! You guys are doing great and look awesome! We will continue to pray for no germs, good eyes and no complications from here on out! Love to you all! Missy Wood (I am really Aunt Missy, they just don't know me!)

Emily said...

What beautiful babies! I can only imagine how you both feel. I know it's been a long, hard road but isn't this end sweet! I am so happy for you & hope to get to meet these beautiful girls one day!
Love,
Emily Carlew

Addie Talley, Photographer said...

they are so cute! So glad that life is finally starting to really treat you well, and you are really getting to enjoy these girls and see them grow - and boy are they growing!

Well pray that they stay on this track and continue the good progress.... :)

Ashley said...

Oh my gosh!! I love the family picture! The Lord's Glory is totally shining through all your smiles!! I love you all and miss you terribly!! I want to know the moment you get to come home! We will totally be making a trip down to visit you!!
Love Aunt Ashley, Uncle John and cousins Trey and Baby Hedberg 2!

David and Rebecca said...

Ted and Kerri,
It has been such a blessing to follow you on this wonderful journey! Thank you for updating the blog as you have with all of the information. I and my church body have been praying for you and these precious babies for so long, and it is so incredible to see them at home with you. Your faith and love has been such a testimony during this time to so many. I know that you aren't where you thought you would be 6 months ago, but your ministry has still touched so many! It's amazing to see how the Lord works, even things don't go quite as we had planned. I will continue to pray for each of you as you adjust to this new phase and as you seek the Lord's guidance for your family.
Love in Christ,
Rebecca Durham
(David and Glynis' daughter)
P.S. Kerri, you look amazing!! :)

Lew and Brandi Johnson said...

Praise God!, I say it again, Praise God! we have been on the road this last month and have only been able to get your email updates. so tonight the power came on and the internet was working and i finally got to read through the last month of your posts. of course there were tears! I PRAISE GOD for your zombie like state as new parents with little sleep! HE IS SO GOOD TO ANSWER AND ANSWER IN ABUNDANCE! I love you guys, all 4!