I don't have very long, but wanted to let you know that the girls are having a good week. As of last night Mattie weighed 3lbs 12oz and Sophie was 3lbs 7oz. Their little thighs and arms are getting closer and closer to looking like normal size, small babie's arms. I realized yesterday or the day before that we have become the parents that we were jealous of when we first entered the NICU. For the first week or so, we were jealous every time we heard a baby on the other side of the room cry out loud. Now ours are letting them go regularly. We were very jealous when we walked in and saw parents holding their babies. Now we get to hold them for an hour or so at a time. We felt like all of the other babies in the room were huge compared to ours and now our girls are getting to be some of the oldest and catching up and passing many of the others in size. Rob McKamey sent me an email reminding me that time will begin to fly from this point on, and I'm very glad to say that I remembered something that happened last Wednesday and Amber and I had to argue to establish that it did in fact happen a full week ago and not just a day or two before. Our nurse last night had the girls on Sunday night and we asked her if she had been there the night before. I'm afraid I've lost all track of time!
One of the biggest blessings that we have gotten out of this experience so far is the number of friendships strengthened and some new friendships that will remain forever. I would ask you to keep our friend's son in your prayers. We have gotten to the point that we are as anxious watching over him in the NICU when they are out as we are watching over our girls. They apparently do the same for us. We've also gotten very close to the host family at Natchez Trace and several of the members here. I am reminded every day of the first century Christians hospitality and it is a gentle reminder of God's loving hands taking care of us.
Mattie and Sophie will have their second brain scan on Friday, so please pray the they will both get good results. Sophie also had just a small (regular for preemies) "imperfection" with her eyes. The doctors are fairly sure that they will be fine by the next checkup and we feel good about that as well.
Time is flying here, but it still feels like we have been away from our family in Shelbyville for an eternity. We can't wait to get back to you.
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That is great news to hear! I've been wondering about them all week! I bet they are starting to look like chunks, compared to what they were. They will fill out those preemie clothes and flying through the sizes in no time! I'm so glad y'all are feeling God's love through all that has happened.
ReplyDeleteI will pray about the brain scans, for accuracy and healing. My son has dealt with irregularities in his eyes too. I'll pray for that as well. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteMary Kate Brown (we met with the brown bags)
Josh and Amber:
ReplyDeleteI realized today that I always read the updates and never comment, so you dont even know that there are prayers being said all the way over in New Zealand!! Those little girls our precious!! I pray for Gods helping hands to be with the Girls and with you two!! Thanks for all the updates!
Love,
Shane, Christi(Lussier), and Evan Jensen
Josh and Amber we continue to pray for you all daily everyday I have been praying that God will show clear scans the next go round we have also been praying for the boy across the hall do you have a name to go with them? I know God knows who we are refuring to either way. so happy to hear that the girls are doing so well our God is an awesome God! thank you for the update and may God bless your girls scans tomorrow. In Christian love the Kieffer's
ReplyDeleteSuch good news! We are so thankful for the blessings of Mattie and Sophie, and of course, Josh and Amber. We will be praying for clear scans and that they will continue to grow and improve. God is so good, and I love the way He allows our trials to help us grow and reach out to others. We know you two are a tremendous encouragement to all those that surround you! Praying for the boy across the hall, too! We Miss You very much!! Love, Geoff and Patti
ReplyDeleteSuch good news! We are so thankful for the blessings of Mattie and Sophie, and of course, Josh and Amber. We will be praying for clear scans and that they will continue to grow and improve. God is so good, and I love the way He allows our trials to help us grow and reach out to others. We know you two are a tremendous encouragement to all those that surround you! Praying for the boy across the hall, too! We Miss You very much!! Love, Geoff and Patti
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear from you. I check every morning and night. You are in our prayers daily. Love, Overtons
ReplyDeleteAs always, the girls are in our prayers as well as you and Amber. Don't know if
ReplyDeleteyou knew Rob McKamey before all this, but
he and his wife are fine people. Julie
graduated with Rob and they were very good
friends.
Love you
Vance and Dianne
I read your blog almost as soon as you post it. Jim is not computer literate, but he comes in to hear me read youro comments & to view pictures of those precious little ones. We too are praying for clear scans tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI know thing are going better, just by your messages. It is amazing how these little ones can improve in such a short time. One day you will not be able to remember or understand how small they were.
ReplyDeleteJosh and Amber, Savannah is praying for you and the babies!
Just remember God is in control and everything will work out!!
Praying,
Diann Wilkins
This is great!! They are growing so fast. We have all of you on our hearts and in our prayers. Josh, you have a beautiful gift for expressing your feelings! I am so glad we can keep up with your blog. I am strengthened seeing how you are being strong in your faith. The Lord has you (all 4) in His hands! We love you!
ReplyDeleteNatalie Thomas
Josh and Amber,
ReplyDeleteI too am so glad that you have kept us up-to-date with this blog. Well said Natalie. As before and always, all 4 of you are in our prayers.
We love you,
Shannon Barker and the rest of the Barker family
Josh and Amber,
ReplyDeleteGlenda and I are so glad the girls are doig well. We are praying for all of you. People at my work are always anxious to see your blog and the great pictures.
Roger & Glenda
Keep on keeping on. Hang in there. All these short phrase are a few of what the both you are doing for your two precious daughters. I'm so glad the girls are doing good. We will continue to keep you and your whole family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your sweet young family. I have told Jan and Shellaine about your twins. Since I am a twin, I have a special place in my heart for those who have them. May God continue to bless you with progress each day. Gary and Aneita Lentz
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for you. John and Carol
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