In many of my posts I've talked about the girls being on a CPAP machine. In most pictures you can see it on them as well. I realized that I never really defined what exactly the machine is doing for them. Those of you with sleep apnea are probably familiar with this machine or similar process as well.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a device that consists of a large tube with tiny prongs that fit into the baby's nose, which is hooked to a machine that provides oxygenated air into the baby's air passages and lungs. The pressure from the CPAP machine helps keep a preemie's lungs open so he or she can breathe. However, the machine does not provide breaths for the baby, so the baby breathes on his or her own. (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/medical_problems/aop.html)
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Heather, Thank you for explaining this. I was wondering what CPAP was. You are such good parents and I know God sent you these little girls because he knew you would do a good job of loving and caring for them. Especially in these first weeks - you have been amazing. NOW about those late night posts... take care of yourselves! - Love, Tammy (& cousin Ruth too)
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