Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Hurray!

These girls are amazing me every day! We went back to the hospital last night and found that all three of the girls are off of ALL of their breathing help! No cannulas, nothing! I just can't believe how well they are doing since they aren't even a week old yet! Hailey is also off of the bili lights now....so they are progressing SO well. They are each up to about 9 cc's of breastmilk and doing well with that. Our next big prayer concern is that they continue to do well and that their brain scan on Wednesday turns out normal with no internal bleeding or anything like that. Then, hopefully on Wednesday night, Ryan and I will be able to HOLD OUR CHILDREN! I can't even tell you how excited we are for that moment. It is killing us not to be able to kiss their heads or hold them close. Soon enough though. :)
Please continue to pray for the girls. God is definitely watching out for them and we know it's because of all of your prayers. Love and bearhugs to all of you!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for all the updates. I'll take a bear hug! We are praying that everything continues to progress as wonderfully as it has so far. Sermon material galore! God is good.

Papa Dave (111111 for 333333)

Anonymous said...

Ryan & Shelly - We are so happy for you guys! They are all simply gorgeous! I couldn't imagine having three of them. As a mom, I couldn't imagine how hard it would be to leave them at the hospital while you're at home - you seem much stronger than I could be Shelly! Ty and I continue to think of you guys often and pray for all 5 of you. The feeling when you get to bring your baby home for the first time is amazing, so I pray that will happen for you soon for all 3! Love you guys! Ty & Court

Anonymous said...

Hi Shelly & Ryan,

We're just right beside you all Praising God for the wonderful things He's doing in your lives! Thanks for keeping us all "posted" on every little bit of news. I check for it several times a day. Your girls are just beautiful! We can't wait to see them in person.
Love,
Great-Great Aunt Mary

Kelli TenHaken said...

Hey guys- I got your blog address through some Dordt connections and I just wanted to say congratulations! Your girls are beautiful and you guys will all be in our prayers! Keep us posted!
-Kelli and Mark TenHakeni

Anonymous said...

YEAH!! We'll keep praying 'cause it sounds like God is listening! How exciting...keep us posted!

TIffany & Family

Mary Z. said...

Hi Ryan & Shelly,

We are right beside you Praising Him for all the great news about your beautiful babies! Love all your updates! I check several times a day to see the "news!" Keep it up!

We can't wait to see you ALL in person!

Love,
Great-Great Aunt Mary

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to hear all the good news! People at the office where I work ask for updates too :) I'm so happy for you that your babies are doing really well! I'm excited that you get to hold them tomorrow night! Yea!

~Sita

Tatum said...

HIP HIP HOORAY!!! So excited ry and shell. the moment you put those beautiful girls in your arms will be a moment you treasure forever. i am so blessed by the continual good news!! LOVE ALL FIVE OF YOU

auntie T