Greetings, All.
Elsa and Jonas had good days. Elsa is pretty stable at this point with minor changes in her ventilator but no huge changes. We met with a doctor today that really encouraged us to focus on the day to day victories in our journey. He was really positive and indicated that the doctors can not predict the future but only offer generalizations based on large scale studies. He also is a huge Duke fan and mentioned that we have the whole college basketball season to get to know each other better.
Jonas has been doing very well the past couple of days. He continues to improve on his ventilator settings.
My brother sent me a nice email the other day reminding me that the Lysne family is a stubborn and determined bunch. Each day we can see Elsa and Jonas determinedly survive. They continue to grow and are now each an ounce more than their birth weight...Elsa is coming in at 1 lb 2 oz; and Jonas is 1 lb 8 oz.
Today we were able to participate in some of the care of Elsa and Jonas. We were able to lift and hold Elsa while she was weighed. Quite a gorgeous girl! We also finally got to see Jonas's face without the tape that has been covering his upper lip the past ten days. Very hansome!
We are continuing to pray for Jonas's lungs and stomach and Elsa's brain and lungs.
God Bless,
Dan & Mari
Dan and Mari - first congratulations on your beautiful babies. In what will seem like a very short time, all this will seem like a distant memory as they begin to smile, sit up, crawl, walk and talk. We spend what seems an eternity waiting for them to walk/talk and then you can't get them to sit down and be quiet. Take each day slowly and keep up the faith. They will be the children they will be and will bring you all the joy in the world.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless and Merry Christmas.
Jeannie Abbott (udd)
God bless the small victories. They are such small beauties! Thinking of you every minute as I look into Keelin's eyes. Again, please don't hesitate to ask for any desires. I am waiting and willing to deliver anything you wish!
ReplyDeleteDan & Mari, Silvia and I (along with her extended family) are keeping you in our prayers. You're off to a good start as parents if you look at the daily victories...there are so many little moments we let go by.
ReplyDeleteThinking you both and the little ones...Silvia & Kerwin