The girls have been hanging in there. Both are relatively stable and have had some good and some less then good days. Each has been on and off the ventilators and feeding on their own from time to time. One of the struggles we have had is that both mom and dad have been sick with a cold. I have not been able to see them since Thursday the 17th and Michelle hasn't seen them since Saturday. This has been very hard on both of us.
Faith is a battler and likely going to be the trouble maker when she grows up. She has a few issues the doctors are keeping an eye on including some Renal(Kidney) issues. We were informed yesterday that she has a heart murmur or more technically Patent Ductus Arteriosis. The doctors believe this is what is keeping her from improving her breathing. They are treating her with Ibuprofen which helps close the Ductus Arteriosis. If the IB treatments do not work she will likely need surgery to close the Ductus.
Ashleigh has been more stable, but they had to put her in isolation as a nose swab tested positive for MRSA(penicillin resistant Staph). She does not have an active infection, but was isolated to protect the other children. We were also informed today that she too may have a heart murmur and they will likely begin the IB treatment to close the ductus.
We would like to thank everyones support and prayers. We will try to keep everyone up to date on their progress. Please feel free to check back often for updates including pictures and videos.
Todd
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Michelle and Todd,
You guys have been in my thoughts a lot lately and little did I know there was a good reason why. Since I found out about Ashleigh and Faith's birth I have been praying that the two of them, and the family that supports them is thriving and pushing forward through the difficult stuff.
I know the process is a long and detailed one, but stay positive and upbeat. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make things easier!
Meredith, Gerrit and Anneka
hello, i just heard about the birth of your girls. CONGRATULATIONS!!! i am sorry to hear of their difficulties. however, with today's technology, i believe, that they will pull through just fine. with all the love and prayers, you too should get through this also. before you know it you will be chasing them around the house and then sending them off to collage. they are so very beautiful and i know you are very proud! keep the faith and get your rest and eat well so you can get rid of your colds and be where you really want to be. god bless all of you, and you are in my prayers! love, aunt gail, uncle kelly, jason and nathan
Michelle and Todd, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BABIES. Please BELIEVE that with prayers, God IS with you and your beautiful babies. Answers are not always immediately, but with patience and understanding, GOD WILL ANSWER, and be there for ALL of you. Much LOVE, HUGS and KISSES...Doris and Paul.
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