Last night I didn't get much sleep. Mostly due to finally updating this blog. Lisa has to work on extracting milk every 3 hours too. This is a little difficult considering the twins came so early. The mother's milk is considered liquid gold to the micro-preemies. The NICU staff told us that even a few drops can make a big difference. Knowing this, Lisa is determined to meet the needs of the babies. Lisa proudly delivered her first syringe of milk this morning.
Lisa is feeling much better now. Dr. Preston helped manage Lisa's pain medication on a schedule which really helped. Lisa is moving around a lot more, going to the restroom, and sitting up for hours now. This is something she hasn't done in 4 weeks.
Lisa and I visited the twins again this morning. When we arrived in the NICU, Dr. Desai and team were doing their rounds. Baby A was now on the high frequency ventilator. They wanted him on this special ventilator because his carbon-dioxide levels were high. Somehow this ventilator helps this issue. Other than that, Baby A was maintaining and slightly improving. Baby B is still less stable. He has started having problems with his blood sugar levels. Dr. Desai said that both of these issues are somewhat expected for these babies gestation.
Tomorrow another ultrasound is planned for the babies' brains. This is very important since the majority of brain bleeds (intraventricular hemorrhage, IVH) come within the first three days. There are several levels of severity of brain bleeds. We obviously are hoping and praying for no signs of bleeding.
Tomorrow will be a big day. I am glad to have Lisa up and moving around. She is in good spirits. We just want our boys to be healthy.
Sara, our Nurse from delivery, has visited us three times now. She has even gone up to the NICU to take pictures of the babies twice and has printed off pictures for us. She certainly has been a blessing these past four days.
Dr. Preston said that Lisa will most likely be dismissed from the hospital on Thursday.
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To The Murray's;
We have never met, but I work with a lady who goes to your church and she has been keeping me up to date on how things are going and gave me this website to check on you myself. My name is Tara Carpenter and about 3 years and 1 month ago I was in the same place you are rignt now. I have twin girls who were born at 25 weeks. It was a long road but both girls are doing great now. My girls didn't weigh much more than your boys do. Believe me when I tell you that your boys are in the right place. The staff there is so wonderful and supportive. They were always very helpful and answered any questions we may have had. The Lord watched over my girls as he will your boys. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to e-mail me anytime (trgeor@yahoo.com). Lots of people don't understand the stress you are going through, but as someone who has been there I know all the emotions that you are going through. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara Carpenter
Carlisle, KY
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