One of the toughest things about the girls being in NICU is that every day can be drastically different from the day before. Yesterday both of the babies were doing well. They were breathing easier with less apnea and bradycardia events. Emily was off her IV. Avery was off her CPAP. Avery was looking better after her rounds of antibiotics (they thought she was fighting an infection).
Today we walked into NICU in a good mood. We had just picked up their Mountain Buggy stroller (off Craigslist!) and were excited to see the girls to tell them about it. Our good mood turned quickly when we saw that little Emily was not just back under the bilirubin lights (for jaundice) but she was under the "double" lights. In addition we found out that she was having a bunch of A/B events which means she forgets to breathe. When she does that the nurses have to stimulate her to start breathing again. So now she is back on her CPAP as well. Also, she was not acting like she was feeling well so now they are running blood tests to determine if she is fighting an infection like her sister.
So the rollercoaster continues.....
The doctors have told Heather and I not have really high "highs" or low "lows", but this is tough.
We will call the NICU again tonite for an update and be back over there in the morning.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Bob
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the girls are beautiful . I will keep them in my prayers as well as you and your wife!!! keep your heads up with a smile they can sense those sort of things! :) Everyone at the office cant wait to see you! your wife looks great after twins!!!!!!!!!! Ricki
i pray for my little nieces every day. i will say an extra prayer for them today. i know you guys are strong and that passes to avery and emily. they are strong little girls and i know they will be feeling better soon. hang in there. i can't even begin to imagine how difficult this is on you guys - if there is anything we can do, please let us know. we love you very much.
Bob, you are amazing...a website...huh (smiling) why am I surprised??? The blog is cool. I love picture shows. I make them also using Nero. I know this is tough time for you and Heather. I sat next to Dean in NICU for a day because he inhaled poop during delivery. It was just a precaution though. We will keep you in our prayers. Every day is a little win. God bless.
Anton
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