Morning update :)

Good morning everyone! I'm sitting here in the hospital room and I just keep shaking my head like "did this all REALLY just happen? Did i really just give birth to the 3 most beautiful babies I've ever seen?" I wish I could describe the feeling to everyone....I just want to thank you all for your prayers because first of all, we can ALL feel them. The girls are doing better than most at 31 weeks it seems so that is a definite result of your prayers. So THANK YOU! But, it is still going to be a long haul and we'll be in need of continuous prayers. In order for the girls to go home with us, they need to be able to breathe on their own, take a bottle or breast, gain weight, etc. So there's a lot ahead of them yet! Yesterday they were getting nutritian from an IV and they might start trying some food today. Many times, their little stomachs aren't ready for food but the docs say they need to try!
And - just so you know, they are all on the C-PAP for breathing. If they were on a ventilator, (like Addison was at first), then the ventilator would be breathing for them. The cpap however just give the girls' lungs pressure to keep their lungs open like a balloon so that it makes it easier for them to breathe. So, they breathe on their own, but they are getting help to keep their lungs open. Emily is now the one who needs the most assistance cuz she forgets to breathe sometimes. She's also the smallest one! So, please keep praying that they will figure out this whole breathing thing. :)
They are so beautiful though. And Ryan and I just stand there in awe over them. I love touching their tiny toes and feet and feeling their feet press against my hands. It's what it felt like when they were in the womb!!!!
I slept great last night. My parents arrived from Denver and they are super proud grandparents now too. :) I'm feeling pretty good - just a little sore and hungry at the moment! :) I'm excited to attempt taking a shower today. :)
We'll keep you updated on here as much as possible. I'll probably be here til Sunday sometime...and then we'll come back every day to see our girls and do whatever we can. It's going to be so hard to leave them here...but I know they're getting what they need to get big and strong. :)
Oh and if you're wondering about the names - we just liked all of their first names. :) Addison's middle name is the same as Ryan's (Lee). Emily's is after mine (Ann) and then Hailey's middle name (Grace) reminds us of our God and His amazing amazing GRACE in blessing us with these 3 beautiful babies. God is so good. They truly are His masterpieces!
Love you all!
Shelly :)