For those who haven't heard our little baby girls decided to come a little earlier then expected. I was 34 weeks along and due May 13th. I started having contractions Wednesday morning and after spending a day in the hospital we were sent home on the hope that it was all a false alarm. That night after the contractions didn't stop and continued to get more painful we headed back to the hospital around 1am. The doctors decided to not to try and stop labor because 34 weeks is considered the cut off for the "safe zone" for babies. Lance and I were worried but felt pretty good about this decision. She was born around 6am and weighed 5 lbs 4 oz. 18.5 inches long. She was pretty good sized for 34 weeks.
Right now she is in NICU. Her lungs aren't fully developed so she is hooked up to a few different machines to help her breathe and she is working on getting strong enough to do it on her own. We'll try and update this as we go along to keep everyone posted on things here. Here are a few pictures from today. I got to hold her for a few seconds after she was born before they wisked her away to NICU. And the girls came down to the hospital but since they aren't allowed in the NICU Lance and I took some video to show them and they settled for that!
Thank you for all the help and prayers.
Thank you for all the help and prayers.
11 comments:
Congratulations on your new baby. I hope she gets stronger soon and you can take her home!
Oh, Kathleen! How are you truly holding up? My oldest girl was a 12week premie and spent her first 3 months in the NICU with breathing and feeding issues. 8 years later you couldn't tell that her life started so rough though. Praise the Lord for bring you all this far! If you'd like to chat more, or ask questions, my e-mail
heather093@centurytel.net
I will be keeping you in my prayers and looking forward to further updates! Take care and keep loving those precious girls!
Congratulations on your new little girl! She is a very lucky little girl to be in such an amazing family! Also, your preschool looks so fun and educational. Looks like you are using your teaching skills very well!!
Kaz,
I just want you to know that we are thinking of you and Lance. As a new mom to be pretty soon I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Please know our prayers are with you and that you have our support.
Love, The Silva Crew
Oh my gosh! Congrats! What a wonderful early surprise! Can't wait to see more pics...take care you guys!
She's beautiful!!! We'll keep her and your family in our prayers. Did you pick out a name for her yet?
We look forward to hearing your updates. Here's to a quick recovery!
Congrats!
I'm sure you are sick of hearing from us, but good luck with everything. It's a trial that you don't want but when it is all over you wouldn't trade it. I promise.....
Oh! Congratulations! I hope everyone is doing well. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay healthy. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
Lance and Kaz, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your girls. Having been in the same situation ourselves many years ago, Karen and I could not read your blog posting without a few tears of reflection and gratitude. The blessings of modern science are indeed a sign of our Father's love for His children. Can you tell us all what you have named your little girl?...that way we can refer to her by name - both in writing and in our prayers :-) ?
Love ya,
Layne and Karen
lance!! this is emily snyder. jordan told me about your sweet baby. your family is in my prayers!!
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