Hanging in there!

Adam is now taking 9 ml of formula. He is doing very well. Mom was able to change his diaper.


Ava is continuing to take 1 ml of formula. No change in her head circumference which is great news. Doing well on the new ventilator. She has a pretty pink bow on her head. She is hanging in there; getting stronger as each day passes.

Update

Ava is hanging in there. After our visit to the hospital today; Ava was a lot more active, extending her feet and holding our hands. She changed ventilators today. PRAISE!! To an oscillatory ventilation machine, the same ventilator as Adam. She received a visit from the Neurosurgeon today and he said as of right now; we do not need to do any interventions at this time.

Adam is a stud. He is doing well. Loves to put his right hand over heart. Oxygen level is great. He is tolerating his feedings every 3 hours.

Pastor Doug and Darren came to visit today. It is always refreshing to hear Pastor Doug's prayers. We are so thankful for the time he takes to love our little ones.

Thank you everyone for your continued prayers and love as we go through each hour and day.

We Never Know What Life Holds

Adam is doing well. The nurses started giving him formula every 6 hours, a small amount to stimulate the stomach; he was advanced to every 3 hours because he tolerated it well.
Adam was having periods of apnea, otherwise known as periods where he wasn't breathing. Yesterday they gave him a little bit of caffeine to help him breath more. He did great; breathing went back to a regular rate. Mom was able to hold his head up while they changed his diaper :)

Ava's chest tube is out. Great news. She is still on the ventilator receiving breaths, but her oxygen saturation looks great. We just need her to start breathing on her own, not relying on the machine 100%. Ava has another ultrasound of her head today. We are waiting anxiously for the results.
These precious angels are hanging in there. Thank you God for your miracles.

Mama's HOME!

Baby Ava

Baby Adam

We had a little scare yesterday, Ava required 100% Oxygen and needed to be switched to a different machine to help her breathe. She is doing better on a different ventilator; it helps her take breaths if she is unable to do so by herself. Yesterday Aunt Char, Grandpa Dean, Grandma Georgia, Tara, Dan, Pastor Doug, Mommy, and Daddy spent most of the day talking

to Ava gathered around her incubator.

Pastor Doug prayed a blessing over Ava. We are so blessed to have him in our lives. He reminded us God is in control. God only knows our destiny. It is always great to hear that in such a tough time. Ava is now down to 60% O2. Doing better.

After Ava was stable around 8:30 pm we decided to take Mommy home. It was the first day back home. The puppies were so excited!!! Mommy slept in her own bed. It is so nice to have her back :) Please continue to pray for our angels. We feel all of your prayers daily and are so thankful.

More Pictures...

IT'S A BOY!!!

Your Mommy Is A Trooper

Mommy, Aunt Char, Daddy, and Tara

So TINY

NEW DADDY!

Happy Daddy

Daddy Looking His Best!!

Ava is being a stinker. She is needing more oxygen. Keep her in your prayers. Mom is wheeling over their to give her a talk.
Mom is doing well; she still needs to learn how to rest. Mom is enjoying her daily popcorn and walks to go pop it :)

The Babies Are Here!!!

Baby Ava

Baby Adam

Baby Ava Holding Mama's hand

Baby Adam

Mommy and Daddy

Baby Adam

Baby Ava's Tiny foot

Baby Ava


Mom, Tara, and Grandma Georgia









Mommy was put on bedrest @ Saddleback Memorial on Thursday to further monitor the babies.

On the morning of October 20, 2009. Who would have known that Mommy and Daddy would soon have to make the hardest decision of their lives. Baby boy was having problems with blood flow from the placenta and reverse flow of blood. He was not receiving enough nutrients to grow.

After many tears and prayers, the final decision was made to deliver the little miracle babies. At 3:15pm Daddy was all scrubbed up with blue scrubs, a hat, and a mask. Mom was ready to go into the delivery room for a C-Section. @ 3:30 pm with smiles on their faces, they were wheeled down the hall, ready for lives challenges.

About 1 hour went by, pacing the halls, we received the news that the babies were born. Adam weighed 1lb 3 oz and Ava weighed 1 lb 13 oz. They were cared for by their own doctors and had many tubes and lines placed. But, the babies are doing well and need their time to grow. They have their individual incubators and were placed in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Ava, Adam, and Mommy were under the best care. The staff at Saddleback is truly amazing. They were not only their for the family, but the babies, as well. God has truly performed a miracle. Thank you everyone for all yor prayers and thoughts.