"Well, not a lot changed today until this evening. We went down with some family and found out that at her resting rate she is not requiring additional oxygen support! Praise the Lord! She is still wearing the CPAP machine for when she wakes up or they move her around but currently she is breathing on her own. We are doing the "Kangaroo Care" (skin to skin) for the first time tonight.
Today she opened her eyes for the first time since delivery. Being born isn't easy on such a little girl's body. Because of the quick delivery and oxygen mask, her eyes have been swollen but today I was holding her hand and she started opening one of her eyes. We turned out the lights and she turned her head towards me and through those puffy little eyelids... she was looking at her daddy! Pretty exciting. :) Her skin is also starting to clear up a little and the bruises starting to heal. She is still very fragile but it's great to see every little bit of progress God gives us! The Plan is for us is to be discharged tomorrow night. "
Visitors:
We really appreciated all the visitors we had today. It meant a lot to us and brought us joy and laughter.
First we had Andy's grandpa come by. He was thrilled to see we all were doing well and enjoyed meeting his great granddaughter. :)
Most of our visitors descended upon us between 3 PM and 7 PM. Lol First a sweet couple who waited forever to see us and a good friend who brought Esther her first preemie outfit (an unexpected need). :)
Afterwards my parents and brother brought our little girls to see us! Boy have we missed them! Alena was so emotional when she saw me and Kenni couldn't keep still and just wanted me to hold her.
Soon after my aunt Inna and cousin came by... Bringing me my favorite russian treats. :D It became a party. After lots of hugs/kisses with our babies, sharing updates, and even glimpses of the precious babe, my husband saw that I needed some rest and shooed them all away. ;)
Last my cousins came and we spend the evening together laughing. :D
Prayer requests:
Esther
- Weight gain and growth
- Learn to suck and swallow
- Continue to breathe on own without assistance
Yuliya
- Begin producing milk
- Adjust to separation
- Visiting daily with Esther
Involvement:
We realize that many of you would love to see Esther, but her time in the Nicu, we hope and pray will be brief and so we must concentrate on getting Yuliya to spend the most time with her so as to encourage bonding which will be critical to bringing her home quickly. Afterwards we'd love for you to come and see this little beauty of ours. :)
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