Here is an update on each of the kids:
Nora had her IV removed last night. She is doing really well eating and growing, so she doesn't need it anymore. She is very far ahead of the game for a 32 week triplet. Her doctors and nurses continue to be amazed at how quickly she is progressing. I have a feeling she will be the first one home.
Eva, is also moving right along. Tomorrow they will remove her IV and she will get all of her nutrients strictly from feedings, like Nora. She is a "hand holder." Whenever you put your hand by her, she will grab on with her little fingers. She looks beautiful with her little hat and her sweet little outfit.
Tonight I was able to hold the two girls together for the first time! It was very exciting.
Sweet little Parks is still having the most difficulty of three. Last night his breathing rate increased significantly and they considered putting him back on the ventilator, but decided to wait and do a chest X-ray in the morning. The chest X-Ray showed some cloudiness. The doctor decided to give him some medicine to remove excess fluid and thought that this would improve his breathing. The doctor was right, and his breathing rate improved. He still continues to struggle with his breathing. The doctor seemed very optimistic that this would improve within a week. As we approach the end of the first week, the doctor has seemed discouraged that Parks had not improved faster. And of course Steve and I are very worried. So we are asking that everyone please keep him in their prayers. It is incredibly difficult to watch your child go through something like this. We are hoping and praying he will start to turn the corner soon and that this is not an indicator of another problem. We have only been able to hold him once. It is difficult to get a good picture of him because he likes the lights to be turned down low, and of course we don't want to bother him with the flash.
Will seems to be holding up very well with all the chaos and change. His ability to go with the flow never fails to amaze me. He seems as happy as ever. Today he played at Grammy and Grandpa's house, with Grammy and his cousin Luke. He had a wonderful time. He even asked Grammy if he could feed baby Luke his baby food. He was very proud of feeding his cousin Luke. He said next, he would like to teach Luke how to play soccer and baseball (Luke is only 9 months old). Will is going to be the best big brother. I am not surprised; he is above average at everything he does. :)
In the picture of Will at the incubator, that is not a real baby inside, it is a doll for him to play with and learn about where his brother and sisters sleep.
Nora had her IV removed last night. She is doing really well eating and growing, so she doesn't need it anymore. She is very far ahead of the game for a 32 week triplet. Her doctors and nurses continue to be amazed at how quickly she is progressing. I have a feeling she will be the first one home.
Eva, is also moving right along. Tomorrow they will remove her IV and she will get all of her nutrients strictly from feedings, like Nora. She is a "hand holder." Whenever you put your hand by her, she will grab on with her little fingers. She looks beautiful with her little hat and her sweet little outfit.
Tonight I was able to hold the two girls together for the first time! It was very exciting.
Sweet little Parks is still having the most difficulty of three. Last night his breathing rate increased significantly and they considered putting him back on the ventilator, but decided to wait and do a chest X-ray in the morning. The chest X-Ray showed some cloudiness. The doctor decided to give him some medicine to remove excess fluid and thought that this would improve his breathing. The doctor was right, and his breathing rate improved. He still continues to struggle with his breathing. The doctor seemed very optimistic that this would improve within a week. As we approach the end of the first week, the doctor has seemed discouraged that Parks had not improved faster. And of course Steve and I are very worried. So we are asking that everyone please keep him in their prayers. It is incredibly difficult to watch your child go through something like this. We are hoping and praying he will start to turn the corner soon and that this is not an indicator of another problem. We have only been able to hold him once. It is difficult to get a good picture of him because he likes the lights to be turned down low, and of course we don't want to bother him with the flash.
Will seems to be holding up very well with all the chaos and change. His ability to go with the flow never fails to amaze me. He seems as happy as ever. Today he played at Grammy and Grandpa's house, with Grammy and his cousin Luke. He had a wonderful time. He even asked Grammy if he could feed baby Luke his baby food. He was very proud of feeding his cousin Luke. He said next, he would like to teach Luke how to play soccer and baseball (Luke is only 9 months old). Will is going to be the best big brother. I am not surprised; he is above average at everything he does. :)
In the picture of Will at the incubator, that is not a real baby inside, it is a doll for him to play with and learn about where his brother and sisters sleep.
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