Family and friends,

the latest update: the twins had an adventure via helicopter to get to their new destination for care at Memorial Hermann Downtown Houston, Dad and I had a helacious night camping out in the lobby area (not recommended for all the money in the world). BUT, despite all that, once the nurses got the twins in and settled, there was much improvement shown. As of this afternoon, Jordan is completely off the respirator. Jacob is still on his ventilator, but his oxygen level requirements are continuously improving; the ratio to him breathing on his own and needing the machine to aid in his breaths is getting better all the time (he is breathing over the machine). We also found out today that the nurses here feel with some certainty, the reason for Jacob's swelling of his stomach probably occurred at Memorial Hermann Memorial City; when his iv was put in his umbilical cord, its possible that instead of going into the vein as it was intended, it ended up coming out of the vein or missing it entirely, in which case the fluids that the hospital was pumping to him sat on his stomach causing bloating, instead of going into his body. Ultimately, it was released by putting a drain in his stomach. once that was accomplished, Jacob's stomach size dropped back to normal.

the nurses here told us that each day until they are released will be a roller coaster. there will be progress and there will be setbacks; its all relative because they were born so prematurely.

Also, Sheri was released from Memorial City Hospital to be with the twins. She still has a lot of healing to do, but she is making progress as well.

Please continue to pray for the continued improvement of these little ones and our new family! As things change, I will continue to send everyone that I can think of status and photos. If I miss anyone in the distribution, please understand it is nothing personal. We just got a lot going on right now. It would be a great help to us if we have missed someone, please forward these emails and photos on to them as well.

For now, we have temporary accommodations for tonight at the Ronald McDonald house in the hospital. the way its been explained to us is there are 7 rooms that are available here for traveling or wayward parents whose children are sent here. during the day, the rooms serve as a nap room, and its space utilized on a first come first serve basis. During the evenings, rooms are assigned based on the children's severity and needs. Then the next day comes around, and the whole process is repeated. A little frustrating, but we do what we can.

Thanks so much, and we will update you soon! For those of you getting this email for the first time, I'm sorry I haven't contacted you sooner. But, I have included in the email chain below everything that I could keep straight that has brought us to this point. we'll be sending you more info soon!

Kind regards,



The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com