Day 32: Cuddle Time

Wow, 32 days. On one hand I cannot believe it has been that long already, on the other it seems like sooo much longer! With all the emotions Abi and I have experienced over the last 10 weeks it is no wonder we both are feeling a little exhausted. It is so crazy that no matter how worried or stressed we are the second we get those little girls on our chest we can just forget about everything else. We had taken a couple of days off with the kangaroo care because of the girls spitting up so much and it was really nice to spend all afternoon with them. Another bonus was that the doctor said today that whenever we do kangaroo care we can take the girl's CPAP off while they are on our chests, this makes it a lot more comfortable for both us and them. Both Adalyn and Emma seem to be doing better off of the HMF (human milk fortifier)and have not spit up since we left last night at 11:00pm. They still continue to reflux which causes them to have bradys but at least they are keeping all of their food down. (They probably had 10 bradys each since last night.) Adalyn is still off of CPAP and breathing completely on her own, we still will not be surprised if she goes back on CPAP because the doctors have a really low tolerance because it doesn't harm them to be on it.(It actually helps their lungs develop better even if they can breathe fine on their own.) We talked with the doctor today about Emma coming off of CPAP as well but all 3 of us decided to just take her off during kangaroo care for a while instead. The girls had their Sunday night measurements tonight. Both girls in true twin fashion, weighed and measured the same. Their weight was 2 lbs 11 oz (1210 grams) and they were 15 1/4 inches long.

I still can't believe how much GOD has blessed Abi and I through these 2 tiny girls. Even though we struggle with the situation we are in, we know His love and feel His presence. Once again thank you to everyone who has made us meals, given rides, and the generous gas cards. Thank you to the friends that are part of our support group but also allow us to just be ourselves when we are around them. Please continue to pray for the girl's feedings and their good health. Also continue to pray for Abi and I as we cope with everything that is placed before us.