Friday, July 13, 2007

More weight gain.....

Jasper is just gaining, gaining....he is now 4 lbs. 2 oz. As for Pippa, she also is gaining - 3 lbs. 14 oz. - she just isn't in a rush like Jasper is. Different staff members have suggested that Jasper might be able to go home soon, but once he is released, he can't visit Pippa for any reason. Mama and Daddy will have to have childcare for Silas and Jasper each time Mama goes to the hospital. She needs to go two times a day to feed and do kangeroo care. Pray that God's hand will be in this decision. Mama and Daddy are going to be taking CPR courses so that they will be prepared for anything. Others around them who will be taking care of the babies will also probably take the CPR courses.
Both babies will come home with monitors and so the folks who babysit will need to know what to do with all the monitor "stuff".
Mama and Daddy are both thrilled with the progress that Pippa and Jasper are making. Pray also that the staff members will be kind and caring in each situation. It is difficult when Mama is weary and is trying to take care of her family and also visit the hospital twice each day and recuperate from pregnancy.
Will be posting more pictures as soon as they are available.

1 comment:

Donna said...

HEY!! Pippa is ONLY 4ozs behind Jasper, right? She'll catch up and go home WITH him .... we'll have no part of this 'separation business'! ha ha
Seriously, I am delighted and oh so grateful for the progress these little whippersnappers have made with God's grace. I am faithfully relying on God's wisdom as to how we progress from this point. I have faith that He will give us what is best for His children.



Pippa (L) & Jasper (R)