I can't believe the girls are almost a week old. This last week has been the scariest and craziest week I've ever experienced. Ellery is doing well and may be off her Cpap machine sometime soon, meaning she can breathe on her own. Emily's progress has been a little slower but she's looking better each day. She probably won't be off her cpap for a little while and is still a little smaller than her sister (They are both now under 2lbs becuase of the typical weight loss in infants). In just a few days we've had some great steps forward and a few tiny steps back, but so far so good. We try to go visit them multiple times a day and trust me there's no other place I'd rather be, but at the same time I'm still so exhausted and need to get a lot of rest...it's a balancing act that isn't so easy to master.
Holding Ellery for the first time ever! It's called Kangaroo Care. The skin to skin contact even for just a few minutes is very beneficial for baby and mom. Ellery was off of her Cpap machine for over 30 minutes, which is a huge step in the right direction. Emily isn't ready yet, but hopefully very soon.
Emily all wrapped up
Ellery without all her cpap gear
3 comments:
We are praying for you all! You look great and the girls are beautiful...so tiny, yet so precious. Hang in there...it's tough, but you guys will make it through ok. Try to get lots of rest!!Love, Lara and Eric
You've brought tears to my eyes! What beautiful little souls. I'm so happy you are getting to hold your baby, the one thing you can't wait to do while they are inside of you! I think of you all daily, and look forward to the positive updates!
Congrats, Heather and Andy. The girls are beautiful and getting stronger each day. It's wonderful to see them progressing so quicky. Rest up, as soon they will be home with you.All the best,The Roneys
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