They're Here!!!

Matthew and Amanda arrived Tuesday night at 10:46 and 10::47. About an hour or so after Jill's Appointment with her OB she started labor. We went into the hospital and hoped that we would be sent home after an hour of monitoring. Instead we ended up having a c-section. Matthew was born first at 5 lbs 7 oz and 19 in. Amanda followed at 5 lbs 14 oz and 19 in.

The lungs are always the biggest concern with babies born 5 weeks early. At first they both seemed to be doing quite well, with Amanda handling life slightly better than her brother. However at this point Amanda is struggling quite a bit more than Matthew. This morning Matthew was on 30% oxygen (21% is normal air) and doing quite well. Amanda, however, is currently on 50% oxygen and her lungs are having more trouble inflating. We are praying that she will turn the corner and start improving so that she won't have to be taken to Spokane for neo-natal intensive care.

Jill seems to be doing quite well. Yesterday evening she was taken off of all of the tubes and is now able to walk around the hospital on her own. She is still dealing with some pain and discomfort from the surgery; but is managing it well with the help of medication.

My mom is in town helping with the girls and we are expecting Jill's mom on Sunday. Please remember us in your prayers, especially little Amanda.

For some reason I am unable to post pictures right now. I will add those later.