Emma on CPAP.
Emma on the vent.
Adalyn on CPAP with her eye open.
Adalyn on the vent.Good morning everyone! Today Adalyn and Emma are still doing great! Emma is still having a little bit harder of a time with the CPAP than Adalyn but is still doing good. Both girls are under the light today to help breakdown their Bilirubin level.(This is completely normal at this stage.) Emma's UVC is too low so they need to take it out.(this is in her belly button right now to provide her with fluids.) She will now need a PICC line in her arm or leg and will get that today. They are little miracles already and Abi and I are very excited about their progress so far.
Last night the pain became unbearable for Abi and the surgeon (Dr. Leary) came to visit us around 7:00pm. Earlier in the day Abi had a CT scan and they discovered clotted blood about the size of a hardcover book left over from post-op bleeding. During the exam Abi was having trouble breathing because of the pain and Dr. Leary decided to go back in and remove the clot. Fortunately they were able to take her in right away and she was in the operating room by 9:15pm. After about an hour Dr. Leary reported that everything had gone smoothly.(They actually discovered more clotted blood than they had first thought was in there.) Abi was returned to her room at 11:00pm and was feeling much better, she was even doing her patented "finger dance" to some music on the TV. This morning at 6:30am the nurses got Abi standing and I took her down to see the girls! This was an important visit for us and both our spirits are much higher today.
Last night wasn't all bad news, while Abi was in surgery I went to visit with Adalyn and Emma and I was able to hold them both while the nurse changed their bedding! That will be a moment in my life that I will NEVER forget. Trent was also up here last night(our pastor) and said a blessing over the girls, prayed over Abi, and prayed with me and Abi's parents. This was also a very calming time for me.
Please continue to pray for Abi, Adalyn, and Emma.
GOD Is In Control
Here come the tears...again...oh but I love these tears of joy and relief...resting in knowing God is in Control - although, this wasn't easy last night was it? I'm eager to see my three girls and one boy :) today! Can't keep this grandma away!...so sorry kids:)
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Adalyn and Emma are such beautiful, precious little miracles, for which we continue to Praise God! We are thankful that everything went well with Abi's surgery last night, glad to hear she was able to go see the girls this morning, and are praying for nothing but improvements from this point on. You've had more than your share of setbacks, we're hoping and praying they're all behind you now and you can both enjoy watching those sweet little miracles grow day by day. God is sooo good!!Sending lots of love and prayers your way ...
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Dear Dave and Abi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the continuous updates. We have been lifting you up in prayer as the Holy Spirit places you on our hearts, which is often.
May He be with you all today, hovering over you, calming your spirit, and surrounding you with His perfect peace.
Prayers and love to you all,
Susan Alberda
You go Grandma Pam !!!! I can't even imagine all the emotions that have been happening with your family. It was exciting to open the site and see the precious pictures. Totally amazing isn't it at how little and yet how perfect they both are. Every moment is so special from now on as you experience God's miricles as they unfold. We hope that Abi is doing much better and will continue to gain strength and will soon be able to hold her little girls too. Our love and prayers from family here in South Dakota are with all of you.......Janice Hettinger
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pictures of the beautiful girls! Praying for their continued strength and healing for Abi!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave for taking over the blog for Abi...you are doing a good job! prayers are with you all.
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Thanks for updates guys! Thinking of you so often and praying the good news keeps coming!
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We were with Brian and Sue last night when Brian recieved the call about Abi going into surgery. So glad to hear things are better for her and that the girls are doing so well.
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Jay & Jill Lencioni
(Jennifer's sister)
Abi and Dave...so glad to hear that Abi is doing better...love the pictures....Thinking of you a lot...showed everyone the pictures here at work...Abi and of course everyone loved them....thanks Dave for sharing those beautiful photos...Char
ReplyDeleteWhat precious little girls. Praying for Abi and the babies. Hope Abi you are feeling better today. God is in control and He is awesome. Tom & Elaine
ReplyDeleteso glad to hear abi is feeling better this am and was able to go see your girls! it sounds like everyone has had a good morning today! thanks for the updates, pictures and letting us know what to pray for. i hope the picc insertion went well today.keep us all posted :) love and prayers, mary and harry
ReplyDeleteThey are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! (as we knew they would be) It is amazing to see them. Thank you for sharing their beauty with us! Abi, I am so happy you are feeling better. We love you and you, Dave, and the girls remain in our prayers!
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