Family and friends,

the latest update: another exciting day for the Cordova family! Both kids are off their respirators! Praise God! This was especially a big step for Jacob given his history, so we are very excited for that! Sheri got to hear him cry (another good sign, it shows his lungs are developing well). Jordan is not only off her respirator, she is off of the billy Reuben lights (in some of the previous pictures sent to you earlier, you should have seen a blue light above or sometimes below them depending on their needs). This light helped the red blood cells in their bodies to get rid of infancy jaundice, which is also common for babies of all ages, including preemies. It's another good sign that their immune system is developing well. Although some of the progress the twins make could take a step back (which is perfectly normal if it happens a little bit), this particular development does not backtrack. So, once their vitals show that the jaundice is at very low levels for them, the lights will not be turned back on and they continue onward.

The twins have also lost some weight (the nurses tell us that this is normal as well and not to be concerned). Currently, Jacob weighs 1 lb. 7 oz. and Jordan weighs 1 lb. 8 oz. Both are also on the CPAP fluids (it's the next stage of fluid delivery after they go off of the respirator.

As I mentioned before, the twins development will have setbacks; it's to be expected because of their prematurity. I'm sure you have heard of the old adage...two steps forward, one step back. Especially in the case of premature delivery, this is no exception. We continue to cherish every blessing God has given us (including their being here) with humble thanks.

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. the two attachments above have everything we have photographed up to this point. If you have received an email from me previously, the attachment you will want to draw attention to will be 1-24-10.zip. The other attachment is to update the first timers of this email how we got to where we are and some previous photos taken. If I have missed anyone in this email transmittal (as I am sure I have given the current circumstances) please forward the progress to them as well. we'll be sending you more info as soon as possible!

Kind regards,

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