Each Day is a Good Day

Shannon was finally discharged from the hospital yesterday and moved over to the Ronald McDonald house. The RM House is truly amazing in what they do to help families in need that are far from home and with children in the hospital. It is amazing they were able to get them in so quickly. They are settled in and I am sure that it is much more comfortable than the hospital bed!

The days are much more calm and quiet. Everyday is a blessing as these little girls remain strong and show improvements. They are both showing that their bodies can work on their own, but they of course just need a little help as it can be tiring for such little mighty mites.

Ellie's got some jaundice, so she is hanging out under a UV lamp right now. This is normal of babies, so nothing worrisome here. She will soon get to come out of the light and Shannon will get to hold her again and kangaroo.

For those of you who may not know what kangarooing is:

Kangarooing is a technique used usually with preterm infants, where the baby wears only a diaper and a hat, and is held skin-to-skin with their mother or father. It was named for its similarity to how certain marsupials carry their young after birth, like the kangaroo's pouch. The baby's head is turned so that their ear is positioned above their mother's heart. This position can help stabilize the baby's heartbeat, produce a more regular breathing pattern, improve oxygen saturation, help control body temperature, give a more deep sleep so more direct energy will help in gaining weight faster, and help the bonding process and feeling of closeness. 

Trenna is doing amazing. Everyday she shows a little more improvement. This gal is a fighter. They were able to drop down her blood pressure meds and sedatives as  she is doing well. Just trying to keep all her levels balanced out. They are hoping to remove a couple of the tubes from her chest and stomach. So proud of her.

I can't say it enough, THESE GIRLS ARE AMAZING! They really have shown their place in this world already and that they will set out to be something great. Love this sign found in the hospital, because it is so true and these girls have proved it already and they are only 4 days old!

Everyone's prayers are working, thank you so much for everyone's support.

Trevor and Shannon cannot express it enough! They are so happy how God is working in their lives.