Livia is off the vent. This is her third try coming off and we are hopefulthis is it! Livia weighed in at 2.13 oz today. With her weight behind her, this should be it! No more machines for us!
Nina is growing (2.11oz) and is just hanging out eating and pooping(you know regular baby stuff) She's very alert and tonight we put up some black and white graphics on her isolate so she can check out when she wants.
Nina can't wait for her first game.
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WoW!! The Fox Girls are on the go!
Just what we all have been praying for...
Lots of Love to ALL of you
We are so happy in the girls progress. Keep hanging in there and they will both be home before you know it.
Judith, I wanted to share this poem with you. Our boys were born at 32 weeks. I hope that you enjoy it.
~*~How Preemie Moms Are Chosen~*~
(Erma Bombeck)
Did you ever wonder how the mothers of premature babies are chosen?
Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth, selecting his
instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he
observes, he instructs his angels to take notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth, son. Patron Saint, Matthew.
Forrest, Marjorie, daughter. Patron Saint, Celia.
Rutledge, Carrie, twins. Patron Saint...give her Gerard. He's used to
profanity."
Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles.
"Give her a preemie." The angel is curious. "Why this one, God?
She's so happy."
"Exactly," smiles God.
"Could I give a premature baby a mother who knows no laughter? That
would be cruel."
"But does she have the patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience, or she'll drown in a sea
of self-pity and despair.
Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it.
I watched her today. She has that sense of self and independence so
rare and so necessary in a mother.
You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of its own.
She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect She has
just the right amount of selfishness."
The angel gasps, "Selfishness?! Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally,
she will never survive.
Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect.
She doesn't know it yet, but she is to be envied.
She will never take for granted a spoken word.
She will never consider a step ordinary.
When her child says momma for the first time,
she will be witness to a miracle and know it.
I will permit her to see clearly the things I see--
ignorance, cruelty, prejudice--
and allow her to rise above them.
She will never be alone.
I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life
because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side."
"And what about her Patron Saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in
the air.
God smiles. "A mirror will suffice."
Love,
Colleen and Lloyd
Yay! Good job, Livia and Nina! We're happy to hear good news for you both! Love, Karen & Frank
Jason and Judith. Things look good
today we continue to watch and pray
and we are so happy for the good
news on both girls.
Our Love to all
Terry and Sandy Fouts
Woo hoo! Great news!
3rd time was the charm for my Lindsey! On Day 78! Your girls and mine have a LOT of similarities.
They're doing well.
Oh, this is wonderful news! I hope Livia continues to do well without the vent. And I love reading about Nina's spirit! Keep up the good work, girls! And lots of strength and love to your mom and dad.
xo
Betsy
A little advice.... Don't wait too long to consider CHOP. I think Livia could improve there. They have nutritionists, endocrinologists, etc... a whole team to assist.....I'm praying for your girls. Hang in there. They're beautiful!!!
Good luck.
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