The Girls Are One Week Old!
They even got cute little name tags for their beds! They also got a gift of the cutest and softest stuffed animal. We decided to take pictures with the giraffe (Kandis) and cow (Kenedi) every week, that way we know how much they are growing. They call this week the "Honeymoon Stage," meaning the first week is usually a good week, and from that point on, it gets harder.
Kenedi's PDA did not close, so they are doing another round of medication on her. Kandis finished her last dose, and hers shrunk slightly, so they put her on another round of Endocine as well. They will know more after the second round of three doses.
We found out Kandis has a VSD, which is a whole in the heart between two chambers. After the PDA is closed, this may heal naturally, but we will have to wait and see. At this point, it is not hurting her or her growth. If it were to stay open, surgery must be done, but not until they are more towards a year or so old. So, at this point the doctors are not worried about it.
We also found out that Kenedi has a lung issue where not all of the lungs are being used. They started on some therapy today and are going to keep doing that until we know more. Again, once that PDA is closed, the problem may heal itself. We just have to get those PDA's shut!
We are settling in nicely in our trailer. It is a little small for living in, but it works. Shawnah is actually getting work done, which is less stressful than worrying about getting it done. TJ's Mom stayed all week, which was a huge help, especially once we were in the trailer. TJ went back to work so Shawnah needed help lifting and organizing things in the trailer.
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