Sabrina Star and Sophia Brooke were born at 7:57pm and 7:58pm, April 21st, 2008!!!! Both of my baby girls weighed in at 2 lbs and 3 oz. Sabrina is 14 3/4 inches and Sophia is 14 1/4 inches. They are both fighters and have overcome leaps and bounds since their delivery!
Sophia experienced some issues with her heart and lungs, the meds worked and all is progressing very well. We were not sure if the meds would work or if Sophia was going to make it past the first day. She has overcome and is now right up to par with her sister!!!
They are not out of the woods being that they were born at 27 3/7 weeks, but today they are 28 weeks gestation!!! They also had a test where the Drs looked at details in their brains. Many times at this age babies will have a bleed in their brain, and both girls look good!!!
Sabrina has a heart murmur, but after some tests the Dr has decided that they will wait to see if it heals on it own. If it does not, they will medicate. Worst case, she would need heart surgery. Because she is doing so well, this gives Doc the confidence that it will take care of itself. My girls are so strong!
After Aaron’s visit to see the girls this evening the nurse gave him some more great information! She said that girls might be going to the next NICU where babies go after they have progressed to a more stable situation. She said we should not be surprised if they make the change in the middle of the night and we arrive to visit and they are in a different place.
Sophia experienced some issues with her heart and lungs, the meds worked and all is progressing very well. We were not sure if the meds would work or if Sophia was going to make it past the first day. She has overcome and is now right up to par with her sister!!!
They are not out of the woods being that they were born at 27 3/7 weeks, but today they are 28 weeks gestation!!! They also had a test where the Drs looked at details in their brains. Many times at this age babies will have a bleed in their brain, and both girls look good!!!
Sabrina has a heart murmur, but after some tests the Dr has decided that they will wait to see if it heals on it own. If it does not, they will medicate. Worst case, she would need heart surgery. Because she is doing so well, this gives Doc the confidence that it will take care of itself. My girls are so strong!
After Aaron’s visit to see the girls this evening the nurse gave him some more great information! She said that girls might be going to the next NICU where babies go after they have progressed to a more stable situation. She said we should not be surprised if they make the change in the middle of the night and we arrive to visit and they are in a different place.
WHAT A SPECIAL SURPRISE!
The nurse also mention that Sophia had a rough start, but since she has progressed so well, she may pass Sabrina’s progress because of her kick start!!!
AMAZING!!!
Both are being tube fed and their tummies are handling it really well for their age.
WE ARE SO PROUD OF THEM!!!
We have been able to hold Sabrina and will hopefully be able to hold Sophia tomorrow!!! We have to be careful and cautious at each visit depending on the type of day they had. We get what we can and enjoy every second of it!
Photos below...
1. Daddy with Sabrina! His first time holding her!!!
2. Sabrina holding Daddy!!!!
3. Mommy holding Sabrina for 1st time today!!!
4. Sophia reaching for Mommy as Mommy began to pull away... She reached up and out about 90 degrees to let me know she didn't want me to leave yet! 5. Sophia fell back asleep after I rubbed her head for a few min. You can tell she is relaxing!!!
6. Sophia holding Daddy's hand!!! He admits already it is different because they are girls! He has a special instinct to protect them!!!!!!!! SO SWEET!!!!
The nurse also mention that Sophia had a rough start, but since she has progressed so well, she may pass Sabrina’s progress because of her kick start!!!
AMAZING!!!
Both are being tube fed and their tummies are handling it really well for their age.
WE ARE SO PROUD OF THEM!!!
We have been able to hold Sabrina and will hopefully be able to hold Sophia tomorrow!!! We have to be careful and cautious at each visit depending on the type of day they had. We get what we can and enjoy every second of it!
Photos below...
1. Daddy with Sabrina! His first time holding her!!!
2. Sabrina holding Daddy!!!!
3. Mommy holding Sabrina for 1st time today!!!
4. Sophia reaching for Mommy as Mommy began to pull away... She reached up and out about 90 degrees to let me know she didn't want me to leave yet! 5. Sophia fell back asleep after I rubbed her head for a few min. You can tell she is relaxing!!!
6. Sophia holding Daddy's hand!!! He admits already it is different because they are girls! He has a special instinct to protect them!!!!!!!! SO SWEET!!!!
6 comments:
What an amazing story your family has to tell!!! I get chills and tears and the whole works reading it!! This has been such an incredible journey and I am so thankful for the strength of God in you and Aaron. You both have walked through this with such grace and faith - amazing!! Love you all so much, so excited to see what God has in store for these little precious ladies. Thanks for the update and the pictures!! SO SWEET!! Love you, Hol.
I'm in tears Holly!! This is truly amazing...what a gift God has given you both.
I think of you often and know we have been praying for you.
Can't wait to see the rest of the mountains the Lord will move for your precious family!!!
Amazing!! Congratulations - I am so happy they are doing well!!! They are so tiny but strong little girls!!
Holly - what an amazing testimony you and Aaron are living - not only the miracle of your girls - but how you are SEEING God and aware of His hand in everything! I love the pictures - have tears in my eyes - especially the one where Sophia is reaching up for your hand. Wow.
Holly, we are very excited for you and your family. What an amazing testimony you have and will have to share iwth others in the future. God is good!
Congratulations-- no wonder you "went dark" on AIM!
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