It's hard to believe our girls are only a day and a half old. I feel like I've been living in the hospital for a week now!
This is one loved family!!! Grandma and Grandpa Marsh flew in yesterday morning to meet their first grandbabies. We are so thankful for their support. And my mom and sister will be flying in later tonight. In addition to the support of our families, we have been constantly surrounded with visiting friends for the past two days. Add to that countless texts, emails, and phone calls from other friends/family sharing prayers and happy thoughts. Words cannot express how appreciative we are to feel so much love and concern for our family.
Devyn and Kinley are doing well today. Currently, improving their lung function and breathing is the NICU's top concern. They both received additional medication for their lungs this morning. The nurses have been trying to insert PICC lines into both girls so that they will not need to continue inserting IV lines into their tiny little veins. The PICC lines will allow them to give the girls the medicine and fluids they need more easily. The first attempt today was unsuccessful, but they will be trying again tonight sometime.
Both girls have jaundice so they are getting their first "tanning bed" treatments today. Daddy likes their little sunglasses:-)
Kinley in her "sunglasses"
Who's wrapped around whose finger?!?! --Devyn and Daddy
Both girls open their eyes often. We haven't been able to hold them yet, as we are trying to help them develop by not stimulating them. This helps them put all their energy into catching up developmentally. We can reach into the incubators to touch them, but only briefly. Currently, the girls receive all their nutritional needs through IV. The NICU hopes to try mom's milk in the next day or two.
Your girls are very sweet! I love the blog, and appreciate the updates on your family.
ReplyDeleteHugs to all!!