Thursday, June 5, 2008

TWIN ROOM!!!

Yeah! We got moved to a twin room today, which means they are together for the first time since birth. We weren't sure if they would be able to do that since Taylor is in contact isolation. They did a culture on Kamryn to see if she is colonized with the MRSA (methycillin resistant staph) like her sister, and she was. The good news is that it doesn't mean she's infected, and because she is positive, she and Taylor get to be together. Also, we are now able to Kangaroo with both!! The doctor talked to us today and said he is pleased with how they are both doing. Taylor will be tried on CPAP tomorrow probably, and Kamryn will be tried again soon after that. Pray they can do well, because the sooner they can get off the ventilators the better. Also, They will have their eye exams next week, like they do with all preemies after 31 weeks gested. He said the test is not to see if they have retinal damage, but how much. They grade it from 1-5, with 5 being the worst. Pray they will have minimal damage, and won't need surgery. They are both over 1000 grams, or 2 lb 3 1/2 oz. Thanks so much for your prayers, because we strongly believe God is the only reason they have done well and made it thusfar. More pictures soon!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

One Month Today!



The girls turned one month old today, and their gestational age will be 30 weeks tomorrow. They are still doing really good. We got to hold them today. Though Taylor is in isolation, I got to kangaroo with her today, which we didn't think we would be able to do. Kerri held Kamryn and thoroughly enjoyed it. They are both gaining weight. Kamryn is 2 lbs 5 oz, and Taylor is 2 lb 3 oz tonight. They are both at full feeds and off IV fluids at the moment. Pray they can keep that up, and to be protected from illnesses. Your prayers have been a real encouragement and pick me up. Their weights and ages are a milestone which you have all been a part of helping them reach through prayers. Oh, BTW, Kamryn has the darker hair.