Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 12 oz. (almost there, grow baby grow...)
2 brady episodes
3 desats
21-25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with .5 liter flow
35 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk, in 4 bottles a day
6 dirty diapers (dang boy! whatcha been eatin?!)
8 wet diapers
5 CC's residuals
Jordan's official report for the day:
4 lbs. 6 oz
21-30% FIO2, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's of 27 calorie fortified milk, in 2 bottles a day (keep increasing those bottles sweet darlin', so we can get you home! We are very proud of all your progress!)
1 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
4 brady episodes
4 desats
1 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
Potassium 4 times a day
Sheri and I are still looking into getting an additional nightly primary or two for the evenings our nightly primary, Melinda, is unable to work. There are a lot of good candidates who are willing to help, and hopefully we can have new faces on our team real soon to add to the already awesome mix of professionals we have!
Update to Prayer Warriors:
In the March 29, 2010 post, I asked our prayer network to pray for one of the twins' former pod mates, a little girl who was dealing with the beginning stages of NEC. Sheri was updated this evening that it turned out to be a false alarm for the little girl, and now she is doing much better. Praise and thanks to God, and everyone who was praying for this little one!
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-29-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 11 oz.
2 brady episodes
2 desats
21-28% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with .5 liter flow
35 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
4 CC's residuals
Jacob was also moved back into the crib with his sister today, as he is having a better time holding his temperature. Congrats little buddy (now play nice you two ;) )
Jordan's official report for the day:
4 lbs. 6 oz
21-29% FIO2, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's of 27 calorie fortified milk 2
2 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
3 brady episodes
4 desats
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
Potassium 4 times a day
I'm sure everyone has noticed the delay in daily reporting lately for the blog. My apologies, but it is getting more difficult to get the numbers from the nurse staff we have on night shift (and it is getting more difficult to wait until midnight or sometimes 1 am to get the overall day assessments). This has never been a problem for our primarys; they understand that we report this to ya'll, so they give us the information as soon as they get in and can do their assessments, but right now there is a greater frequency that all of the nurse staff is being asked to take more personal days or shift to other floors due to the shortage of babies in each of their pods (I guess the slow economy is hitting more than just the job market). In the meantime, Sheri and I are looking into getting an additional nightly primary for the days Melinda is unable to work. I know you read this too Melinda, so please don't think that Sheri and I are unhappy with you in any way! We love having you, we just want to get someone in there to help you out when you get bumped! (Melinda, if you can recommend someone you trust, please let us know next time you are back)
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 11 oz.
2 brady episodes
2 desats
21-28% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with .5 liter flow
35 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
4 CC's residuals
Jacob was also moved back into the crib with his sister today, as he is having a better time holding his temperature. Congrats little buddy (now play nice you two ;) )
Jordan's official report for the day:
4 lbs. 6 oz
21-29% FIO2, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's of 27 calorie fortified milk 2
2 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
3 brady episodes
4 desats
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
Potassium 4 times a day
I'm sure everyone has noticed the delay in daily reporting lately for the blog. My apologies, but it is getting more difficult to get the numbers from the nurse staff we have on night shift (and it is getting more difficult to wait until midnight or sometimes 1 am to get the overall day assessments). This has never been a problem for our primarys; they understand that we report this to ya'll, so they give us the information as soon as they get in and can do their assessments, but right now there is a greater frequency that all of the nurse staff is being asked to take more personal days or shift to other floors due to the shortage of babies in each of their pods (I guess the slow economy is hitting more than just the job market). In the meantime, Sheri and I are looking into getting an additional nightly primary for the days Melinda is unable to work. I know you read this too Melinda, so please don't think that Sheri and I are unhappy with you in any way! We love having you, we just want to get someone in there to help you out when you get bumped! (Melinda, if you can recommend someone you trust, please let us know next time you are back)
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Monday, March 29, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-28-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
This weekend was a quiet one for the Cordova Family, with both of us observing, holding, bonding and enjoying being with the twins.
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 12 1/2 oz.
0 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
35 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jordan's official report for the day:
4 lbs. 5 oz
21% Room Air, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's of 27 calorie fortified milk
3 dirty diaper (a nice change for her given the Lasix she has been on)
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
1 desat
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Request to Prayer Warriors:
Sheri received information tonight that one of the twins' previous podmates from Giraffe A (before we were moved to Sheep A), a little girl, was given the preliminary prognosis of NEC (Necrotizing Enteriocolitis; if you recall, Jacob dealt with this a while back). According to the explanation provided by the parents, the little girl had bubbles in her stomach and her doctors had pulled her feeds for a week, put her on heavy doses of antibiotics and were running tests with results coming tomorrow. Please pray that this is a mild and overcomeable case of NEC for this tiny miracle, and she will come through and beyond with flying colors.
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
This weekend was a quiet one for the Cordova Family, with both of us observing, holding, bonding and enjoying being with the twins.
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 12 1/2 oz.
0 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
35 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jordan's official report for the day:
4 lbs. 5 oz
21% Room Air, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's of 27 calorie fortified milk
3 dirty diaper (a nice change for her given the Lasix she has been on)
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
1 desat
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Request to Prayer Warriors:
Sheri received information tonight that one of the twins' previous podmates from Giraffe A (before we were moved to Sheep A), a little girl, was given the preliminary prognosis of NEC (Necrotizing Enteriocolitis; if you recall, Jacob dealt with this a while back). According to the explanation provided by the parents, the little girl had bubbles in her stomach and her doctors had pulled her feeds for a week, put her on heavy doses of antibiotics and were running tests with results coming tomorrow. Please pray that this is a mild and overcomeable case of NEC for this tiny miracle, and she will come through and beyond with flying colors.
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-27-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
We had a slight change of scenery for Jacob today. Because of some routine X-rays both he and Jordan had this week, his routine MRI, immunizations, low hematacrit levels, adjusting to sleeping in a crib, etc., Jacob had to be moved to a open warmer bed for a while. However, after he received a blood transfusion, and good results from his x ray and blood work, he is back on the right progression track. A slight hiccup for him, but he is doing much better.
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 12 oz.
4 brady episodes
0 desats
28% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
33 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk
4 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jordan continues to excel despite her PDA and stenosis issues. And even though Jacob is temporarily not sharing the crib with her and she can stretch out, she better not get too used to it, because her brother will be back there before we know it ;).
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21% Room Air, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
1 desat
1 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Sheri captured a great photo op Friday with the babies...Look!
Two Peas in a Pod
And I caught a photo op with Jordan this afternoon in a vibrating bouncy; it really works wonders when she gets gassy and and starts bearing down. How cute!
And, we have another great addition to our Dream Team! Natalie has worked with the twins in the early days and has joined the Cordova Primary's! We are so excited she will be helping us out!
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
We had a slight change of scenery for Jacob today. Because of some routine X-rays both he and Jordan had this week, his routine MRI, immunizations, low hematacrit levels, adjusting to sleeping in a crib, etc., Jacob had to be moved to a open warmer bed for a while. However, after he received a blood transfusion, and good results from his x ray and blood work, he is back on the right progression track. A slight hiccup for him, but he is doing much better.
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 12 oz.
4 brady episodes
0 desats
28% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
33 CC's of 24 calorie fortified milk
4 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jordan continues to excel despite her PDA and stenosis issues. And even though Jacob is temporarily not sharing the crib with her and she can stretch out, she better not get too used to it, because her brother will be back there before we know it ;).
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21% Room Air, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
1 desat
1 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Sheri captured a great photo op Friday with the babies...Look!
Two Peas in a Pod
And I caught a photo op with Jordan this afternoon in a vibrating bouncy; it really works wonders when she gets gassy and and starts bearing down. How cute!
And, we have another great addition to our Dream Team! Natalie has worked with the twins in the early days and has joined the Cordova Primary's! We are so excited she will be helping us out!
More as it develops! Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Friday, March 26, 2010
Jacob & Jordan update 3-26-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
The twins daily status for today:
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 10 oz.
4 brady episodes
0 desats
30% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
33 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21% Room Air, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's 27 calorie fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
1 brady episodes
1 desat
.5 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
The twins daily status for today:
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 10 oz.
4 brady episodes
0 desats
30% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
33 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21% Room Air, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
35 CC's 27 calorie fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
1 brady episodes
1 desat
.5 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-25-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
It's official! The twins are now 38 weeks; official term age, and are no longer considered preemies!
their daily status for today:
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 10 oz.
2 brady episodes
2 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
32 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jacob is also doing very well with his bottle feedings; so well in fact, that he is now taking 4 bottles a day, and can't get enough! way to go!
Jordan is also really coming along! she is gaining weight even though she is taking her lasix diuretics! that's amazing! our little girl is making such great strides, and she is now on once a day bottles! How great is that?!
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21% Room Air, with .25 Liter flow nasal cannula (getting less and less need for the cannula, fabulous!)
33 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
3 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
And now with the 2 month marker being official for the twins, the little ones are getting their 2 month immunizations. Don't worry babies, we want to protect you against as much as we can! Don't worry everyone, we had one of our primarys, Melinda, giving the shots to the kiddies. they are in good hands! The immunizations they got were Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Haemophilus B.
More as it develops! the power of prayer and God's blessings are truly magnificent!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
It's official! The twins are now 38 weeks; official term age, and are no longer considered preemies!
their daily status for today:
Jacob's official report for the day:
3 lbs. 10 oz.
2 brady episodes
2 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
32 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Jacob is also doing very well with his bottle feedings; so well in fact, that he is now taking 4 bottles a day, and can't get enough! way to go!
Jordan is also really coming along! she is gaining weight even though she is taking her lasix diuretics! that's amazing! our little girl is making such great strides, and she is now on once a day bottles! How great is that?!
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21% Room Air, with .25 Liter flow nasal cannula (getting less and less need for the cannula, fabulous!)
33 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
3 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
And now with the 2 month marker being official for the twins, the little ones are getting their 2 month immunizations. Don't worry babies, we want to protect you against as much as we can! Don't worry everyone, we had one of our primarys, Melinda, giving the shots to the kiddies. they are in good hands! The immunizations they got were Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Haemophilus B.
More as it develops! the power of prayer and God's blessings are truly magnificent!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-24-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Twin's daily status:
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21-25% FIO2, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
33 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
1.8 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 9 oz.
2 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with .5 liter flow
31 CC's of fortified milk
5 dirty diaper
7 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
More as it develops!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Twin's daily status:
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 3 oz
21-25% FIO2, with .5 Liter flow nasal cannula
33 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
1.8 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 9 oz.
2 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with .5 liter flow
31 CC's of fortified milk
5 dirty diaper
7 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
More as it develops!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-23-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
This is ABC's (All Baby Cordova) news anchor, Proud Papa, reporting the nightly stats on the Cordova twins:
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 2 oz
25% FIO2, with 1.5 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk (up another 3 CC's...yeaaaaah!, milk does a body good... pass it on!)
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
1 desat
1.6 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 8 oz. (almost to 4, just a little more to go...)
0 brady episodes
0 desats
23-25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
31 CC's of fortified milk (milk, it's what's for dinner [and breakfast,and lunch, and snacks)
2 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
.5 CC's residuals
And that's the news...More as it develops!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
This is ABC's (All Baby Cordova) news anchor, Proud Papa, reporting the nightly stats on the Cordova twins:
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 2 oz
25% FIO2, with 1.5 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk (up another 3 CC's...yeaaaaah!, milk does a body good... pass it on!)
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
1 desat
1.6 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 8 oz. (almost to 4, just a little more to go...)
0 brady episodes
0 desats
23-25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
31 CC's of fortified milk (milk, it's what's for dinner [and breakfast,and lunch, and snacks)
2 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
.5 CC's residuals
And that's the news...More as it develops!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-22-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
In Cordova Baby World today:
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 1.4 oz (very encouraging)
21% Room Air, with 1.5 Liter flow nasal cannula (slight reduction from the 2 liter, definite progress :) )
33 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 5.4 oz. (one small step for baby...one giant leap for Cordova kind)
2 brady episodes
0 desats
21-28% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
31 CC's of fortified milk (just what every growing boy needs)
4 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
I kid tonight, but we are truly both very proud of the progress each one is making!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
In Cordova Baby World today:
Jordan's official report:
4 lbs. 1.4 oz (very encouraging)
21% Room Air, with 1.5 Liter flow nasal cannula (slight reduction from the 2 liter, definite progress :) )
33 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
4 times a day of Potassium
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 5.4 oz. (one small step for baby...one giant leap for Cordova kind)
2 brady episodes
0 desats
21-28% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
31 CC's of fortified milk (just what every growing boy needs)
4 dirty diaper
4 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
I kid tonight, but we are truly both very proud of the progress each one is making!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-21-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
In addition to the diuretics that Jordan is now getting on a daily basis, she is now getting Potassium 4 times a day to countermand the loss of natural potassium her body would produce, which is a result of her more frequent urination's.
It seemed to be a good day for Jordan. Her chest X-ray results came back and indicated that there was no unusual build-up of fluid on her lungs. She has also re-reached the 4 lb. marker today, so we can chalk up the weight loss yesterday to a good expelling of unnecessary fluids. To correct the statement I made yesterday, the Echo Cardiogram and chest X-ray is scheduled in two weeks to see the actual results and next steps.
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 0 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
33 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
2 desat
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
Also, yesterday I mentioned that Jacob has a hernia in his lower right quadrant, and as a result, his left testicle is starting to swell. The kind of hernia he has, which I found out from the doctors today is "inguinal hernia", (pronounced in guiy nel), which is common to preemie boys, is reducible. He still is not in any pain.
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 5 oz.
2 brady episodes
0 desats
25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
29 CC's of fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
I was able to get the pictures loaded of the twins being held by the grandparents, which are now in the album above. Enjoy!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
In addition to the diuretics that Jordan is now getting on a daily basis, she is now getting Potassium 4 times a day to countermand the loss of natural potassium her body would produce, which is a result of her more frequent urination's.
It seemed to be a good day for Jordan. Her chest X-ray results came back and indicated that there was no unusual build-up of fluid on her lungs. She has also re-reached the 4 lb. marker today, so we can chalk up the weight loss yesterday to a good expelling of unnecessary fluids. To correct the statement I made yesterday, the Echo Cardiogram and chest X-ray is scheduled in two weeks to see the actual results and next steps.
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 0 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
33 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
2 desat
0 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
Also, yesterday I mentioned that Jacob has a hernia in his lower right quadrant, and as a result, his left testicle is starting to swell. The kind of hernia he has, which I found out from the doctors today is "inguinal hernia", (pronounced in guiy nel), which is common to preemie boys, is reducible. He still is not in any pain.
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 5 oz.
2 brady episodes
0 desats
25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
29 CC's of fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
I was able to get the pictures loaded of the twins being held by the grandparents, which are now in the album above. Enjoy!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob & Jordan 3-20-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Today was Jordan's second day on the fluid reduction to better help her breathing and 1st attempt to manual closing of the PDA by Lasix diuretics.
It is still too soon to see if the diuretics are working yet. The only noticeable change so far is that Jordan has lost some weight. We have been assured that it is a healthy weight loss though, given she may have had some fluid in her lungs. As more of the excess fluid is drained off by Jordan's now more frequent urination's, the breathing should slow down and help the PDA close. Another Echo Cardiogram and chest X-ray is scheduled for later this next week to see the actual results and next steps.
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz
21% - 23% FIO2, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
33 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
3 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
We also received word today that Jacob has a hernia in his lower right quadrant, and as a result, his left testicle is starting to swell. The good thing is, he is not in any pain, so for now, it is something that we and the doctors will watch. If Jacob's condition worsens, or he starts showing signs of distress, his situation will be re-assessed and proper treatment considered. Right now, given Jacob's continuous growth out of prematurity, the doctor would like more weight and age to occur before the surgery takes place, and it is common practice that patients who have this condition go home to age a little more and bulk up. However, this is something that cannot right itself, so the surgery will have to take place, or it will cause serious bowel and intestinal problems down the road. The doctors and I are confident though that this will be a routine surgery with successful results, and I am reminded of my cousin's youngest son had this same issue, had the surgery to correct the issue, and is fine now (he is two, and a very active child).
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 6 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
29 CC's of fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Even though these hurdles are making themselves known in the babies, both are still showing very good signs of growth and development. We will continue to pray for their successes as it gets closer to their original due date and ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers as well.
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Today was Jordan's second day on the fluid reduction to better help her breathing and 1st attempt to manual closing of the PDA by Lasix diuretics.
It is still too soon to see if the diuretics are working yet. The only noticeable change so far is that Jordan has lost some weight. We have been assured that it is a healthy weight loss though, given she may have had some fluid in her lungs. As more of the excess fluid is drained off by Jordan's now more frequent urination's, the breathing should slow down and help the PDA close. Another Echo Cardiogram and chest X-ray is scheduled for later this next week to see the actual results and next steps.
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz
21% - 23% FIO2, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
33 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
3 CC residuals
daily dose Lasix diuretics
We also received word today that Jacob has a hernia in his lower right quadrant, and as a result, his left testicle is starting to swell. The good thing is, he is not in any pain, so for now, it is something that we and the doctors will watch. If Jacob's condition worsens, or he starts showing signs of distress, his situation will be re-assessed and proper treatment considered. Right now, given Jacob's continuous growth out of prematurity, the doctor would like more weight and age to occur before the surgery takes place, and it is common practice that patients who have this condition go home to age a little more and bulk up. However, this is something that cannot right itself, so the surgery will have to take place, or it will cause serious bowel and intestinal problems down the road. The doctors and I are confident though that this will be a routine surgery with successful results, and I am reminded of my cousin's youngest son had this same issue, had the surgery to correct the issue, and is fine now (he is two, and a very active child).
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 6 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
25% FIO2 on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
29 CC's of fortified milk
2 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 CC's residuals
Even though these hurdles are making themselves known in the babies, both are still showing very good signs of growth and development. We will continue to pray for their successes as it gets closer to their original due date and ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers as well.
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-19-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
For those who were contacted today regarding Jordan's condition or have been following the blog, here is the official word from the twins doctor:
Jordan's official Echo Cardiogram results to assess her heart murmur and rapid breathing came back today. As we suspected before, Jordan's PDA (Patent Ductus Arterious) is still open. For those who don't know, the PDA is a blood vessel which lies next to the heart and is open while the baby is in the womb, and closes when the baby is delivered. If the vessel doesn't close by itself, over time it can put strain on the baby's heart and lungs, and one of the symptoms the baby will display is rapid breathing.
Because Jordan is not asymptomatic, and her weight and feedings have not been impacted thus far, the doctor's plan is to conservatively restrict her fluids by reducing the amount of milk she gets per feeding and give her once a day doses of duretics (in this case, Lasix or furofemide) in the hopes of accelerating the natural closing of the vessel, which at this point, the doctors are still confident that the vessel will close on its own. If it doesn't close though, once she reaches the 6 month marker and is considerably larger in size, the vessel will have to be closed by artificial means. This translates to a procedure called a "coil procedure" which is where a cathedur is inserted in the groin area, subsequently allowing access to put a clip on the vessel to close it and the clip will remain in once the PDA closes. As near as we can understand, there are not lingering effects of the clip remaining in. The other option to correct the issue is a minor surgery. Both procedures are slightly more evasive with equal results.
While Jordan remains in the NICU, the surgery is the only option and would only be considered if her conditions worsen. Which at this point, the doctors feel this won't happen because of her steadily gaining weight and taking her feeds well.
As we were dealing with this issue, another one was found, and would typically have not been located had it not been noticed in the Echo Cardiogram; we were told Jordan has mild stenosis on her Aortic Valve where blood goes from the left ventricle lastly as the heart pumps, to the rest of her body. Generally, stenosis means "tight or closed", and this is a condition that can appear on any baby. The greater the stenosis on the valve, the more restriction there will be to the regular blood flow from the heart. The doctors also feel that this right now is a mild case, and is something that Jordan will also grow out of, given her good feedings and steady weight gain. To treat the issue if she does not grow out of it would also be about the 6 month time frame and considerable larger size as well. Treatment for this condition would be corrected by a balloon procedure (similar to a stint procedure in adults) and would be accomplished the same way as the coil procedure would be. The other option is surgery, and again, is the only option while Jordan is in the NICU.
Clearly, baby Jordan still has some hurdles to overcome. Please pray that she outgrows both of these conditions.
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 2.7 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
0 CC residuals
For Jacob, he continues to improve us each day with his bottle feedings, which now he is on two a day! Awesome job little buddy!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 5 oz.
0 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
29 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
1.5 CC's residuals
Today was also a big day for the grandparents, as each one got to hold a baby! Some video files taken for you to enjoy are attached below (I also have a bunch of pictures which I will upload to the slideshow later; the host server at the hospital blocks access (go figure)) but at least you can see Rae, Bruce and Susu holding their first grandchildren for the Cordova clan!
Bruce & Jordan 3-19-10
Bruce & Jacob 3-19-10
Jordan & Rae 3-19-10
Jordan & Susu 3-19-10
Jacob & Rae 3-19-10
Jacob & Susu 3-19-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
For those who were contacted today regarding Jordan's condition or have been following the blog, here is the official word from the twins doctor:
Jordan's official Echo Cardiogram results to assess her heart murmur and rapid breathing came back today. As we suspected before, Jordan's PDA (Patent Ductus Arterious) is still open. For those who don't know, the PDA is a blood vessel which lies next to the heart and is open while the baby is in the womb, and closes when the baby is delivered. If the vessel doesn't close by itself, over time it can put strain on the baby's heart and lungs, and one of the symptoms the baby will display is rapid breathing.
Because Jordan is not asymptomatic, and her weight and feedings have not been impacted thus far, the doctor's plan is to conservatively restrict her fluids by reducing the amount of milk she gets per feeding and give her once a day doses of duretics (in this case, Lasix or furofemide) in the hopes of accelerating the natural closing of the vessel, which at this point, the doctors are still confident that the vessel will close on its own. If it doesn't close though, once she reaches the 6 month marker and is considerably larger in size, the vessel will have to be closed by artificial means. This translates to a procedure called a "coil procedure" which is where a cathedur is inserted in the groin area, subsequently allowing access to put a clip on the vessel to close it and the clip will remain in once the PDA closes. As near as we can understand, there are not lingering effects of the clip remaining in. The other option to correct the issue is a minor surgery. Both procedures are slightly more evasive with equal results.
While Jordan remains in the NICU, the surgery is the only option and would only be considered if her conditions worsen. Which at this point, the doctors feel this won't happen because of her steadily gaining weight and taking her feeds well.
As we were dealing with this issue, another one was found, and would typically have not been located had it not been noticed in the Echo Cardiogram; we were told Jordan has mild stenosis on her Aortic Valve where blood goes from the left ventricle lastly as the heart pumps, to the rest of her body. Generally, stenosis means "tight or closed", and this is a condition that can appear on any baby. The greater the stenosis on the valve, the more restriction there will be to the regular blood flow from the heart. The doctors also feel that this right now is a mild case, and is something that Jordan will also grow out of, given her good feedings and steady weight gain. To treat the issue if she does not grow out of it would also be about the 6 month time frame and considerable larger size as well. Treatment for this condition would be corrected by a balloon procedure (similar to a stint procedure in adults) and would be accomplished the same way as the coil procedure would be. The other option is surgery, and again, is the only option while Jordan is in the NICU.
Clearly, baby Jordan still has some hurdles to overcome. Please pray that she outgrows both of these conditions.
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 2.7 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desat
0 CC residuals
For Jacob, he continues to improve us each day with his bottle feedings, which now he is on two a day! Awesome job little buddy!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 5 oz.
0 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
29 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
1.5 CC's residuals
Today was also a big day for the grandparents, as each one got to hold a baby! Some video files taken for you to enjoy are attached below (I also have a bunch of pictures which I will upload to the slideshow later; the host server at the hospital blocks access (go figure)) but at least you can see Rae, Bruce and Susu holding their first grandchildren for the Cordova clan!
Bruce & Jordan 3-19-10
Bruce & Jacob 3-19-10
Jordan & Rae 3-19-10
Jordan & Susu 3-19-10
Jacob & Rae 3-19-10
Jacob & Susu 3-19-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Friday, March 19, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-18-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
New development for this evening...Jordan had a Echo Cardiogram today to assess her heart murmur she has had for some time now. Prior, the doctors and nurses had been monitoring it and were chalking it up to a normalcy with prematurity (since both twins had it), however with Jordan switching back and forth from CPAP to Nasal Cannula and her 'bouts with Acid Reflux, more scrutiny and assessment was recently performed. Presently, she is not asymptomatic that would lead us to be alarmed about anything out of the ordinary, and her preliminary results given to us by the nurse and nurse practitioner tonight has us in high hopes that this will turn into just another growing hurdle she has to overcome. Once we get the final prognosis, we will collectively determine with the doctors if further steps need to be taken to correct the issue. To repeat, Jordan is not showing any signs of distress other than taking slightly deeper breaths than her brother, so unless she begins to show something else, the direction will be to let her outgrow it. The other options we have available to us is medication to fix the issue, or surgery.
Please pray that it is nothing more than another growing hurdle for baby Jordan.
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 2.7 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
3 brady episodes
0 desat
3 CC residuals
Jacob continues to impress us each day with his bottle feedings. Although he is still only once a day with the bottle for now, each time he has a feeding with it, he performs beautifully. He is doing so well with it, and each feeding he gets more ad more and still has little to no difficulty drinking it all down!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 3 oz.
4 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
1.5 CC's residuals
Some video files taken for you to enjoy are attached below!
Jordan 3-17-10
Jacob 3-18-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon! (also, added some new photos in the album tonight. enjoy!)
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
New development for this evening...Jordan had a Echo Cardiogram today to assess her heart murmur she has had for some time now. Prior, the doctors and nurses had been monitoring it and were chalking it up to a normalcy with prematurity (since both twins had it), however with Jordan switching back and forth from CPAP to Nasal Cannula and her 'bouts with Acid Reflux, more scrutiny and assessment was recently performed. Presently, she is not asymptomatic that would lead us to be alarmed about anything out of the ordinary, and her preliminary results given to us by the nurse and nurse practitioner tonight has us in high hopes that this will turn into just another growing hurdle she has to overcome. Once we get the final prognosis, we will collectively determine with the doctors if further steps need to be taken to correct the issue. To repeat, Jordan is not showing any signs of distress other than taking slightly deeper breaths than her brother, so unless she begins to show something else, the direction will be to let her outgrow it. The other options we have available to us is medication to fix the issue, or surgery.
Please pray that it is nothing more than another growing hurdle for baby Jordan.
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 2.7 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
0 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
3 brady episodes
0 desat
3 CC residuals
Jacob continues to impress us each day with his bottle feedings. Although he is still only once a day with the bottle for now, each time he has a feeding with it, he performs beautifully. He is doing so well with it, and each feeding he gets more ad more and still has little to no difficulty drinking it all down!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 3 oz.
4 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
6 wet diapers
1.5 CC's residuals
Some video files taken for you to enjoy are attached below!
Jordan 3-17-10
Jacob 3-18-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon! (also, added some new photos in the album tonight. enjoy!)
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-17-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Point of celebration for this evening...Jordan is now 4 lbs! Way to go baby girl! All we need to do now is get your acid reflux under control and to the low flow cannula like your brother, and we are truckin! After quietly celebrating Jordan's achievement (we had some other babies in our pod who were sleeping too), we spent a quiet night in the NICU (mom, dad, sheri and I) just chillin' out with the young-uns.
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 2 oz.
5 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
6 wet diapers
2 CC's residuals
Jacob took another bottle tonight. He really is getting the hang of it! Way to go little buddy!
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 1.6 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
1 brady episode
0 desat
3.5 CC residuals
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon! (also, added some new photos in the album tonight. enjoy!)
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Point of celebration for this evening...Jordan is now 4 lbs! Way to go baby girl! All we need to do now is get your acid reflux under control and to the low flow cannula like your brother, and we are truckin! After quietly celebrating Jordan's achievement (we had some other babies in our pod who were sleeping too), we spent a quiet night in the NICU (mom, dad, sheri and I) just chillin' out with the young-uns.
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 2 oz.
5 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
6 wet diapers
2 CC's residuals
Jacob took another bottle tonight. He really is getting the hang of it! Way to go little buddy!
Jordan's official report for today is:
4 lbs. 1.6 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
3 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
1 brady episode
0 desat
3.5 CC residuals
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon! (also, added some new photos in the album tonight. enjoy!)
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Cordova's!
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Hope you are wearing green!
Baby Jordan says Happy St. Patty's Day 3-17-10
Baby Jacob says Happy St. Patrick's Day 3-17-10
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Baby Jordan says Happy St. Patty's Day 3-17-10
Baby Jacob says Happy St. Patrick's Day 3-17-10
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-16-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
3 brady episode
3 desat
0 residuals
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 1 oz.
6 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
9 wet diapers
0 residuals
You may have noticed an increase in Jacob's brady cardia episodes today. This was on my mind as well, and when I asked the nurse about it, I was told this is more common with Jacob's activity (increased feeds, bottle and natural feed practice). His levels are still good, so no plans to move him back to the CPAP just now.
Sheri also told me about a mother in the NICU whose baby was born with a detached brain stem and is very small. For the last few weeks, the baby has been on a respirator, but shows no signs of brain activity. The doctors have been trying to get the mother to agree to take the baby off of the ventilator and let nature take its course, but the mother was able to get them to agree to leaving the baby on the ventilator for two more weeks, as she was sure she saw her baby's eyes open the other day.
We only know the mother in passing, and have not been fortunate enough to meet the baby yet. God's presence and miraculous works have been shown time and time again throughout the course of Jacob and Jordan's life thus far, and we ask that you pray for His divine will to take care of this other little baby and the family as well in whatever manner He deems appropiate.
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's fortified milk
1 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
3 brady episode
3 desat
0 residuals
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 1 oz.
6 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
9 wet diapers
0 residuals
You may have noticed an increase in Jacob's brady cardia episodes today. This was on my mind as well, and when I asked the nurse about it, I was told this is more common with Jacob's activity (increased feeds, bottle and natural feed practice). His levels are still good, so no plans to move him back to the CPAP just now.
Sheri also told me about a mother in the NICU whose baby was born with a detached brain stem and is very small. For the last few weeks, the baby has been on a respirator, but shows no signs of brain activity. The doctors have been trying to get the mother to agree to take the baby off of the ventilator and let nature take its course, but the mother was able to get them to agree to leaving the baby on the ventilator for two more weeks, as she was sure she saw her baby's eyes open the other day.
We only know the mother in passing, and have not been fortunate enough to meet the baby yet. God's presence and miraculous works have been shown time and time again throughout the course of Jacob and Jordan's life thus far, and we ask that you pray for His divine will to take care of this other little baby and the family as well in whatever manner He deems appropiate.
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-15-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
The only change we had for today regarding the twins is Jordan has now been switched from her CPAP to a high flow nasal cannula. Hopefully with the higher pressure, this will allow her to better learn the breathe arithmeia and work with her acid reflux, while still providing her with the additional pressure support as she needs it (to date, we still have not got the official word on how the reflux will be overcome). Otherwise, it's eating, rest and growth for both (ha, I was a poet, and didn't even know it).
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz (almost to 4 lbs.!)
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's milk
0 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
3 brady episode
0 desat
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 0 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
The only change we had for today regarding the twins is Jordan has now been switched from her CPAP to a high flow nasal cannula. Hopefully with the higher pressure, this will allow her to better learn the breathe arithmeia and work with her acid reflux, while still providing her with the additional pressure support as she needs it (to date, we still have not got the official word on how the reflux will be overcome). Otherwise, it's eating, rest and growth for both (ha, I was a poet, and didn't even know it).
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz (almost to 4 lbs.!)
21% Room Air, with 2 Liter flow nasal cannula
36 CC's milk
0 dirty diaper
8 wet diapers
3 brady episode
0 desat
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 0 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Jacob & Jordan 3-14-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Another peaceful day at the NICU. Kiddos continue to grow and get stronger!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 0 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz (almost to 4 lbs.!)
5% CPAP 21% Room Air
34 CC's milk
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 brady episode
0 desat
I caught Sheri cat napping yesterday after Jordan had a feeding. Check it out!
I also added a few pictures Mom took today with my camera phone while I was feeding Jacob. He really is taking that well!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Another peaceful day at the NICU. Kiddos continue to grow and get stronger!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 0 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
27 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 15 oz (almost to 4 lbs.!)
5% CPAP 21% Room Air
34 CC's milk
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
0 brady episode
0 desat
I caught Sheri cat napping yesterday after Jordan had a feeding. Check it out!
I also added a few pictures Mom took today with my camera phone while I was feeding Jacob. He really is taking that well!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-13-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
We have officially hit the three pound mark for Jacob! See below!
Not only is that beyond awesome, Jacob is also doing his father's family proud by sporting his new A&M socks (provided by Aunt Connie, Uncle John, Susan and Colby)! He is certainly on the right track!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 0 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
26 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
4 wet diapers
Jordan continues to progress well also! She is still on the CPAP, but at the lowest setting, so that is a definite moving forward. We think the biggest contributory to her going back and forth from the CPAP is due to Premature Acid Reflux. She will have an official test next week, and then probably start her on medication to help her overcome it.
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 14.6 oz (almost to 4 lbs.! Go baby go!)
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
34 CC's milk
0 dirty diapers
4 wet diapers
0 brady episode
0 desat
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
We have officially hit the three pound mark for Jacob! See below!
Not only is that beyond awesome, Jacob is also doing his father's family proud by sporting his new A&M socks (provided by Aunt Connie, Uncle John, Susan and Colby)! He is certainly on the right track!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 lbs. 0 oz.
1 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
26 CC's of fortified milk
3 dirty diapers
4 wet diapers
Jordan continues to progress well also! She is still on the CPAP, but at the lowest setting, so that is a definite moving forward. We think the biggest contributory to her going back and forth from the CPAP is due to Premature Acid Reflux. She will have an official test next week, and then probably start her on medication to help her overcome it.
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 14.6 oz (almost to 4 lbs.! Go baby go!)
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
34 CC's milk
0 dirty diapers
4 wet diapers
0 brady episode
0 desat
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-12-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Another smooth sailing day for the Cordova twins today. Both continue to grow and thrive, and believe you me, steady progress is just fine with us!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
2 lbs. 15 oz. (almost there...)
0 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
26 CC's of fortified milk
0 dirty diapers
4 wet diapers
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 11.2 oz
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
32 CC's milk
0 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
1 brady episode
1 desat
We found out today that the twins pod-mate Peyton was moved to another pod this afternoon. Although we are sad that he will not be in our immediate vicinity, he is still close by, so I'm sure we will see Steve and Jaime in passing from time to time. Please pray for his continued success over all of his ailments, and for his family to continue to have good things happen for them.
And below are some more video clips for you to see of the twins!
Jordan's 1st bottle 3-6-10
Jacob in his isolet 3-6-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More results soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Another smooth sailing day for the Cordova twins today. Both continue to grow and thrive, and believe you me, steady progress is just fine with us!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
2 lbs. 15 oz. (almost there...)
0 brady episodes
0 desats
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
26 CC's of fortified milk
0 dirty diapers
4 wet diapers
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 lbs. 11.2 oz
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
32 CC's milk
0 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
1 brady episode
1 desat
We found out today that the twins pod-mate Peyton was moved to another pod this afternoon. Although we are sad that he will not be in our immediate vicinity, he is still close by, so I'm sure we will see Steve and Jaime in passing from time to time. Please pray for his continued success over all of his ailments, and for his family to continue to have good things happen for them.
And below are some more video clips for you to see of the twins!
Jordan's 1st bottle 3-6-10
Jacob in his isolet 3-6-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More results soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-11-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Two more big milestones were achieved for the Cordova twins today: Both were taken off of their daily caffeine doses, and the nurses have now stopped weighing the diapers, instead they are only counting how many each baby has for each day. These are two very good signs because it means that their hearts are strong, and their bowel and kidney output is very good and does not need to be monitored and supplemented. Also, Jacob had his first go around with natural feeding, and was very successful! Outstanding news!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 residuals
2 lbs. 13 oz
0 brady episodes
21% - 30% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
26 CC's of fortified milk
4 dirty diapers
8 wet diapers
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 residuals on feeds
3 lbs. 9 oz
5% CPAP 21% Room Air
32 CC's milk
3 dirty diapers
7 wet diapers
I finally got some time to update the web album. Lots of photos including stills of Jordan's first bottle feeding! Below are some video clips you might enjoy!
Jordan Clean-up 3-1-10
Andy playing with Jordan's chin 3-4-10
Jacob & Sheri, Jordan & Andy 3-5-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More results soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Two more big milestones were achieved for the Cordova twins today: Both were taken off of their daily caffeine doses, and the nurses have now stopped weighing the diapers, instead they are only counting how many each baby has for each day. These are two very good signs because it means that their hearts are strong, and their bowel and kidney output is very good and does not need to be monitored and supplemented. Also, Jacob had his first go around with natural feeding, and was very successful! Outstanding news!
Jacob's official report for the day is:
3 residuals
2 lbs. 13 oz
0 brady episodes
21% - 30% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
26 CC's of fortified milk
4 dirty diapers
8 wet diapers
Jordan's official report for today is:
3 residuals on feeds
3 lbs. 9 oz
5% CPAP 21% Room Air
32 CC's milk
3 dirty diapers
7 wet diapers
I finally got some time to update the web album. Lots of photos including stills of Jordan's first bottle feeding! Below are some video clips you might enjoy!
Jordan Clean-up 3-1-10
Andy playing with Jordan's chin 3-4-10
Jacob & Sheri, Jordan & Andy 3-5-10
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More results soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-10-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Today was Jacob's day to shine. He got a bath tonight, and had his first go round on the baby bottle...10 CC's! As standard for bottle-fed babies, his feeding tube was moved from his mouth to his nose today as well (which as gross as it sounds when described, is actually better for him because its out of his immediate reach ). We figured once the nurses had told us independent instances where he was wanting to suck on just about anything that was placed in front of him (including Virginia's gloved finger), that he would do very well. I'm not sure if I mentioned it the other day, but he is also wearing clothes now and is doing well with controlling his temperature; another few days and he will be in a crib like his sister.
His official report for the day is:
0 residuals
2 lbs. 14 oz (almost to the three pound marker)
0 brady episodes
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
22 CC's of fortified milk
6 mg. daily caffeine
2 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Jordan is also doing much better since she was switched back to the CPAP. Thankfully, she is still in her crib, and has had 0 brady episodes. Also like her brother, she got a bath tonight too.
Jordan's official report for today is:
0 residuals on feeds
3 lbs. 7 1/2 oz (packin' it on! Go baby girl, go!)
5% CPAP 21% Room Air
32 CC's milk (feeding very well! just need to get the suck/swallow/breathe reflex down a little better, but she'll get there!)
8 mg. daily caffeine
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Also, I would like to take a moment to put a request to our Prayer Network for one of Jacob & Jordan's Podmates, Peyton. He too was a preemie that was due originally around the same time in April as Jacob and Jordan were due (give or take a few days), but due to heart problems, his mother Jaime had to deliver December 23, 2009. He has been making a lot of good strides since his arrival, but is not without his own unique share of difficulties.
According to recent reports on their blog (which is one of the blogs we regularly follow and can be accessed at the bottom of our page, as well as included here): http://thedadds@blogspot.com, Peyton was diagnosed with stage 2 Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). According to the National Eye Institute, stage 2 ROP is described as moderately abnormal blood vessel growth. They say that many children who develop stage 2 improve with no treatment and eventually develop normal vision as the disease resolves on its own without further progression, but as a result of his second eye exam, the blood vessels behind Peyton's eyes haven't improved. Peyton's doctors still consider him to be in Stage 2 of RoP but he is exhibiting symptoms of a condition called "Plus Disease." The research his father, Steve, had done says Plus Disease develops in Stage 3 and occurs when the vessels become enlarged and twisted. Peyton was to receive another follow up exam in 3 days and if things haven't improved at that point, laser therapy will be seriously considered.
Please include Peyton, Jaime, Steve, and Peyton's older brother Lawson in your prayers for Peyton to have healthy results and continued success over his difficulties, and for the strength and well-being of his family. As shown as the header for Jaime and Steve's page for Peyton, "With God, All Things Are Possible".
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More results soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Today was Jacob's day to shine. He got a bath tonight, and had his first go round on the baby bottle...10 CC's! As standard for bottle-fed babies, his feeding tube was moved from his mouth to his nose today as well (which as gross as it sounds when described, is actually better for him because its out of his immediate reach ). We figured once the nurses had told us independent instances where he was wanting to suck on just about anything that was placed in front of him (including Virginia's gloved finger), that he would do very well. I'm not sure if I mentioned it the other day, but he is also wearing clothes now and is doing well with controlling his temperature; another few days and he will be in a crib like his sister.
His official report for the day is:
0 residuals
2 lbs. 14 oz (almost to the three pound marker)
0 brady episodes
21% Room Air on the nasal cannula, with 1 liter flow
22 CC's of fortified milk
6 mg. daily caffeine
2 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Jordan is also doing much better since she was switched back to the CPAP. Thankfully, she is still in her crib, and has had 0 brady episodes. Also like her brother, she got a bath tonight too.
Jordan's official report for today is:
0 residuals on feeds
3 lbs. 7 1/2 oz (packin' it on! Go baby girl, go!)
5% CPAP 21% Room Air
32 CC's milk (feeding very well! just need to get the suck/swallow/breathe reflex down a little better, but she'll get there!)
8 mg. daily caffeine
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
Also, I would like to take a moment to put a request to our Prayer Network for one of Jacob & Jordan's Podmates, Peyton. He too was a preemie that was due originally around the same time in April as Jacob and Jordan were due (give or take a few days), but due to heart problems, his mother Jaime had to deliver December 23, 2009. He has been making a lot of good strides since his arrival, but is not without his own unique share of difficulties.
According to recent reports on their blog (which is one of the blogs we regularly follow and can be accessed at the bottom of our page, as well as included here): http://thedadds@blogspot.com, Peyton was diagnosed with stage 2 Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). According to the National Eye Institute, stage 2 ROP is described as moderately abnormal blood vessel growth. They say that many children who develop stage 2 improve with no treatment and eventually develop normal vision as the disease resolves on its own without further progression, but as a result of his second eye exam, the blood vessels behind Peyton's eyes haven't improved. Peyton's doctors still consider him to be in Stage 2 of RoP but he is exhibiting symptoms of a condition called "Plus Disease." The research his father, Steve, had done says Plus Disease develops in Stage 3 and occurs when the vessels become enlarged and twisted. Peyton was to receive another follow up exam in 3 days and if things haven't improved at that point, laser therapy will be seriously considered.
Please include Peyton, Jaime, Steve, and Peyton's older brother Lawson in your prayers for Peyton to have healthy results and continued success over his difficulties, and for the strength and well-being of his family. As shown as the header for Jaime and Steve's page for Peyton, "With God, All Things Are Possible".
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More results soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-9-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Another day comes and goes as we draw closer to the twins term date of April 8. For their progress, today was a good day for the both of them with very little issues. The big changes to note for each were:
Jacob - 2 lbs. 13 oz (he lost an oz. from yesterday)
nasal cannula levels were between 21-25% FIO2
his cc's of milk are the same as yesterday, but now are fortified
0 brady episodes
1 desat
he had 5 wet and 5 dirty diapers for the day.
The rest of his stats remained the same from yesterday; 1 liter flow, 1 CC's residuals, 6 mg. daily caffeine, no nose bleeds, no bloody stools.
Jordan maintained her progress as well. Changes to her progress stats included:
- had to go back on CPAP tonight as a result of too many brady cardia episodes (10 total for the day)
- 5% CPAP 21% Room Air
- now 3 lbs. 7 oz.
- 5 wet diapers
- 1 dirty diaper
- 8 mg. caffeine
the rest of her stats remained the same from yesterday; 31 CC's fortified milk, 1 CC residuals.
As I have mentioned previously, the babies will slip back in some areas as they work through their prematurity. Perfectly normal. They will get there; thanks to ours and your love and prayers.
More updates soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Another day comes and goes as we draw closer to the twins term date of April 8. For their progress, today was a good day for the both of them with very little issues. The big changes to note for each were:
Jacob - 2 lbs. 13 oz (he lost an oz. from yesterday)
nasal cannula levels were between 21-25% FIO2
his cc's of milk are the same as yesterday, but now are fortified
0 brady episodes
1 desat
he had 5 wet and 5 dirty diapers for the day.
The rest of his stats remained the same from yesterday; 1 liter flow, 1 CC's residuals, 6 mg. daily caffeine, no nose bleeds, no bloody stools.
Jordan maintained her progress as well. Changes to her progress stats included:
- had to go back on CPAP tonight as a result of too many brady cardia episodes (10 total for the day)
- 5% CPAP 21% Room Air
- now 3 lbs. 7 oz.
- 5 wet diapers
- 1 dirty diaper
- 8 mg. caffeine
the rest of her stats remained the same from yesterday; 31 CC's fortified milk, 1 CC residuals.
As I have mentioned previously, the babies will slip back in some areas as they work through their prematurity. Perfectly normal. They will get there; thanks to ours and your love and prayers.
More updates soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-8-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
The twins continue to make progress. Each one is adjusting to their new environment and situations well.
This morning, Jordan had progressed far enough along that she was moved from her isolet to a crib. She was a little uneasy at first, but she seems to be handling the change well.
Also, she is still on the nasal cannula and doing very well. She remains at 1 liter flow, has only had 2 brady episodes today, is back at 21% Room Air, and is getting 31 CC's of fortified milk. She has had 6 wet diapers, 4 dirty diapers averaging 1-2 CC's residual, and still getting 7.5 mg. caffeine. Overall, she is doing very well. The nurse for the evening plans to bathe her, and weigh her at 3 AM, so I'll have to get you her weight on the next report. (Sorry everyone)
Jacob continues to improve as well. He is now off of the lipids and TPN and has had his PICC line taken out. Also, he is now on full feeds (19 CC's non-fortified milk) and is handling that well with an average of 1-2 CC's residuals. He has had 1 brady episode today, is also at 21% Room Air, weighing in at 2 lbs. 14 oz., getting 6 mg. caffeine, and 1 liter flow. His wet/dirty diaper count for today was 5 wet diapers, and 4 dirty diapers. Yesterday, he was having a slight amount of difficulty with his nasal cannula; the irritation was giving him some nose bleeds, which was contributing to his brady episodes (I never got the official count, but I'm told it was a lot). Once the nurses suctioned out all the dried blood and crusties and let him rest, he did a ton better and has continued that improvement onto today.
Some changes I have made to the blog today I would like to point out: I have added a few more blog websites to the blogs we follow section. First, our Pastor and friends Bryan Beaver and his family; they are good friends of ours and we are lucky to know them. Secondly, last weekend the hospital had two former patients come speak to some of the parents who had kids in the NICU: Kelly and John Sherrill. Sheri and I got to hear them share their experiences with the premature birth of their youngest son, Kyle, who was born 1 pound 3 ounces at his 23rd week of gestational age. Their story and Kyle's are astounding, and I strongly recommend you visit their blog site if you have a moment.
Finally, I added a You Tube section to the page which features 4 different videos pertaining to the inspirational speaker and Virtual Reality scientist, Dr. Randy Pausch. Dr. Pausch's lecture, "The Last Lecture" or "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" was given at Carnegie Mellon on September 18, 2007. This was a man dying of Pancreatic Cancer, who was wanting to leave a lasting legacy to his family portraying who he was, his zest for life, and the small desire to relay to a captive audience that you really can achieve your wants and desires if you work at them hard enough, but one thing that must be kept in check is your humility. I have found myself many times, watching and re-watching this lecture whenever I am down, confused, or simply need a reality check to put things in perspective. And, from Kelly and John's visit to the NICU last week, I have been very fortunate to have 2 things to draw strength from. I highly recommend that both Dr. Pausch's Last Lecture videos watched at least once and Kelly and John's blog site be visited. You might be surprised and humbled at the unique and powerful messages each have to offer.
I'll report more soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Update to this post 3/9/10 - Jordan currently weighs 3 lbs. 6 oz.
The twins continue to make progress. Each one is adjusting to their new environment and situations well.
This morning, Jordan had progressed far enough along that she was moved from her isolet to a crib. She was a little uneasy at first, but she seems to be handling the change well.
Also, she is still on the nasal cannula and doing very well. She remains at 1 liter flow, has only had 2 brady episodes today, is back at 21% Room Air, and is getting 31 CC's of fortified milk. She has had 6 wet diapers, 4 dirty diapers averaging 1-2 CC's residual, and still getting 7.5 mg. caffeine. Overall, she is doing very well. The nurse for the evening plans to bathe her, and weigh her at 3 AM, so I'll have to get you her weight on the next report. (Sorry everyone)
Jacob continues to improve as well. He is now off of the lipids and TPN and has had his PICC line taken out. Also, he is now on full feeds (19 CC's non-fortified milk) and is handling that well with an average of 1-2 CC's residuals. He has had 1 brady episode today, is also at 21% Room Air, weighing in at 2 lbs. 14 oz., getting 6 mg. caffeine, and 1 liter flow. His wet/dirty diaper count for today was 5 wet diapers, and 4 dirty diapers. Yesterday, he was having a slight amount of difficulty with his nasal cannula; the irritation was giving him some nose bleeds, which was contributing to his brady episodes (I never got the official count, but I'm told it was a lot). Once the nurses suctioned out all the dried blood and crusties and let him rest, he did a ton better and has continued that improvement onto today.
Some changes I have made to the blog today I would like to point out: I have added a few more blog websites to the blogs we follow section. First, our Pastor and friends Bryan Beaver and his family; they are good friends of ours and we are lucky to know them. Secondly, last weekend the hospital had two former patients come speak to some of the parents who had kids in the NICU: Kelly and John Sherrill. Sheri and I got to hear them share their experiences with the premature birth of their youngest son, Kyle, who was born 1 pound 3 ounces at his 23rd week of gestational age. Their story and Kyle's are astounding, and I strongly recommend you visit their blog site if you have a moment.
Finally, I added a You Tube section to the page which features 4 different videos pertaining to the inspirational speaker and Virtual Reality scientist, Dr. Randy Pausch. Dr. Pausch's lecture, "The Last Lecture" or "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" was given at Carnegie Mellon on September 18, 2007. This was a man dying of Pancreatic Cancer, who was wanting to leave a lasting legacy to his family portraying who he was, his zest for life, and the small desire to relay to a captive audience that you really can achieve your wants and desires if you work at them hard enough, but one thing that must be kept in check is your humility. I have found myself many times, watching and re-watching this lecture whenever I am down, confused, or simply need a reality check to put things in perspective. And, from Kelly and John's visit to the NICU last week, I have been very fortunate to have 2 things to draw strength from. I highly recommend that both Dr. Pausch's Last Lecture videos watched at least once and Kelly and John's blog site be visited. You might be surprised and humbled at the unique and powerful messages each have to offer.
I'll report more soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Update to this post 3/9/10 - Jordan currently weighs 3 lbs. 6 oz.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-7-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Sorry for being so long until posting everyone; Sheri and I took some much needed time to catch up on some sleep this weekend, amiss everything else, it was just something that was long overdue. So the blogging took a backseat. On a positive note, the kids had a good weekend with no outrageous difficulties. Today:
Jacob is weighing at 2 lbs. 14 oz., getting 16 cc's of plain milk, has had 5 wet diapers, 3 dirty diapers, is at a Nasal Cannula rate of 25% FIO2. His TPN level is 2.1 and his lipids are at .5. He is still on the 6 mg. caffeine, and one liter flow.
Jordan is weighing 3 lbs. 7 oz, is getting 31 CC's of fortified milk, has had no residuals, has had 4 wet diapers and 1 dirty diaper, is on 25% FIO2 Nasal Cannula, is getting 7.5 mg. of daily caffeine and is also on 1 liter flow. Also, as I mentioned yesterday, Jordan was introduced to the baby bottle. She is struggling a little bit, but is making good progress. The process is to see how much she can take in a 30 minute time frame, and whatever is left is fed to her through the feeding tube. She really is coming along!
I collected a ton of pictures from my family this weekend that I need to sort through and upload to the blog. With it being a busy weekend for us, I need to organize them, which I hope to have for you to look at this week.
Thank you all for your support! I'll report more soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Sorry for being so long until posting everyone; Sheri and I took some much needed time to catch up on some sleep this weekend, amiss everything else, it was just something that was long overdue. So the blogging took a backseat. On a positive note, the kids had a good weekend with no outrageous difficulties. Today:
Jacob is weighing at 2 lbs. 14 oz., getting 16 cc's of plain milk, has had 5 wet diapers, 3 dirty diapers, is at a Nasal Cannula rate of 25% FIO2. His TPN level is 2.1 and his lipids are at .5. He is still on the 6 mg. caffeine, and one liter flow.
Jordan is weighing 3 lbs. 7 oz, is getting 31 CC's of fortified milk, has had no residuals, has had 4 wet diapers and 1 dirty diaper, is on 25% FIO2 Nasal Cannula, is getting 7.5 mg. of daily caffeine and is also on 1 liter flow. Also, as I mentioned yesterday, Jordan was introduced to the baby bottle. She is struggling a little bit, but is making good progress. The process is to see how much she can take in a 30 minute time frame, and whatever is left is fed to her through the feeding tube. She really is coming along!
I collected a ton of pictures from my family this weekend that I need to sort through and upload to the blog. With it being a busy weekend for us, I need to organize them, which I hope to have for you to look at this week.
Thank you all for your support! I'll report more soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-6-10
Just the facts ma'am:
Daily report for the twins -
Jacob - 2 lbs. 14 oz.
12 CC's plain milk
0 residuals
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
3 brady episodes
1 liter flow
21% Room Air Nasal Cannula
TPN 3.1
Lipids .5
0 Desats
1/2 CC residuals
6 mg. caffeine
Jordan -
Jordan got to try a bottle for the first time today! Unique experience for her, but given it was her first time, she did very well.
3 lbs. 6 oz.
30 CC's fortified milk
3 brady episodes
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
23% FIO2 Nasal Cannula
7.5 mg. caffeine
0 residuals
0 desats
1 liter flow
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Daily report for the twins -
Jacob - 2 lbs. 14 oz.
12 CC's plain milk
0 residuals
3 dirty diapers
5 wet diapers
3 brady episodes
1 liter flow
21% Room Air Nasal Cannula
TPN 3.1
Lipids .5
0 Desats
1/2 CC residuals
6 mg. caffeine
Jordan -
Jordan got to try a bottle for the first time today! Unique experience for her, but given it was her first time, she did very well.
3 lbs. 6 oz.
30 CC's fortified milk
3 brady episodes
1 dirty diaper
5 wet diapers
23% FIO2 Nasal Cannula
7.5 mg. caffeine
0 residuals
0 desats
1 liter flow
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Friday, March 5, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-5-10
Statistics for the day for the twins:
Jacob -
7 wet diapers
3 dirty diapers
21%-23% FIO2 Nasal Cannula
2 lbs. 12 oz
TPN 3.9
Lipids .8
4 Brady Episodes
4 Desats
1 CC residuals
6 mg. daily caffeine
1 liter flow
6 CC's non-fortified milk
Jordan -
8 wet diapers
3 dirty diapers
1 cc residuals
21% FIO2 Nasal Cannula
7.5 mg. caffeine
3 Brady episodes
3 desats
3 lbs. 4 oz.
1 liter flow
30 CCs fortified milk
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob -
7 wet diapers
3 dirty diapers
21%-23% FIO2 Nasal Cannula
2 lbs. 12 oz
TPN 3.9
Lipids .8
4 Brady Episodes
4 Desats
1 CC residuals
6 mg. daily caffeine
1 liter flow
6 CC's non-fortified milk
Jordan -
8 wet diapers
3 dirty diapers
1 cc residuals
21% FIO2 Nasal Cannula
7.5 mg. caffeine
3 Brady episodes
3 desats
3 lbs. 4 oz.
1 liter flow
30 CCs fortified milk
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-4-10
Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors,
I would like to introduce you to the latest addition in our primary care miracle workers for Jacob and Jordan...Virginia! Virginia has graciously agreed to be a daily care primary for two days out of each week and work with Jacob and Jordan, and we got the distinct pleasure of getting to know her tonight. She is very nice, very knowledgeable and Sheri and I are so thankful that we are so very blessed with having wonderful people like these three ladies taking care of our little ones! Check out the aptly named...Dream Team for the Cordovas! (from left to right, Virginia, our two day primary, Melinda, our 5 night primary, and last, but certainly not least, Jennifer, our weekend day primary!
Well, another good day for both of the babies. Jordan is handling wearing clothes comfortably; I got to hold her for a little bit before shift change tonight (between 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.), I haven't got pictures yet from mom, but once I can tie her down to loan me her flash card from her camera, I'll upload them to the website and you will be able to see them. Sheri held Jacob for a while tonight; it was a very enjoyable evening for both of us, as both kids were switched off of the CPAP today and put back on nasal cannula again! As I said before, lets pray third time is a charm for them to succeed and stay off the CPAP permanently this time, hmmmm?
And now the news...
Jacob's weight is maintaining at 2 lbs. 12 oz. tonight. His feeds were increased today to 6 CC's of non-fortified milk and he is taking 21% Room Air on Nasal cannula. His TPN levels were again reduced to 4.9 and his lipids to .8. In addition to all of that, he continues to have 6 mg. of daily caffeine, 0 residuals, 0 brady episodes, 6 wet diapers, and 1 big dirty diaper for tonight. Way to Go Baby Boy!
Jordan's weight has increased as well; she really is truckin' along by leaps and bounds! Her official weight is 3 lbs. 5 oz., with 5 wet diapers, 1 dirty diaper, 0 desats and 0 brady episodes. That's awesome! It is also suspected that if Jordan puts on a little more ounces this weekend, she could go to an open crib next week! Oooh, lets pray for that! Jordan is also getting 28 CC's of fortified milk, 0 residuals, and her daily caffeine regiment is holding steady at 6.8 mg. caffeine, while her nasal cannula percentages slightly fluctuate between 21% Room Air and 23% FIO2.
Awesome job kiddos!
Check back for more updates soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
I would like to introduce you to the latest addition in our primary care miracle workers for Jacob and Jordan...Virginia! Virginia has graciously agreed to be a daily care primary for two days out of each week and work with Jacob and Jordan, and we got the distinct pleasure of getting to know her tonight. She is very nice, very knowledgeable and Sheri and I are so thankful that we are so very blessed with having wonderful people like these three ladies taking care of our little ones! Check out the aptly named...Dream Team for the Cordovas! (from left to right, Virginia, our two day primary, Melinda, our 5 night primary, and last, but certainly not least, Jennifer, our weekend day primary!
Well, another good day for both of the babies. Jordan is handling wearing clothes comfortably; I got to hold her for a little bit before shift change tonight (between 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.), I haven't got pictures yet from mom, but once I can tie her down to loan me her flash card from her camera, I'll upload them to the website and you will be able to see them. Sheri held Jacob for a while tonight; it was a very enjoyable evening for both of us, as both kids were switched off of the CPAP today and put back on nasal cannula again! As I said before, lets pray third time is a charm for them to succeed and stay off the CPAP permanently this time, hmmmm?
And now the news...
Jacob's weight is maintaining at 2 lbs. 12 oz. tonight. His feeds were increased today to 6 CC's of non-fortified milk and he is taking 21% Room Air on Nasal cannula. His TPN levels were again reduced to 4.9 and his lipids to .8. In addition to all of that, he continues to have 6 mg. of daily caffeine, 0 residuals, 0 brady episodes, 6 wet diapers, and 1 big dirty diaper for tonight. Way to Go Baby Boy!
Jordan's weight has increased as well; she really is truckin' along by leaps and bounds! Her official weight is 3 lbs. 5 oz., with 5 wet diapers, 1 dirty diaper, 0 desats and 0 brady episodes. That's awesome! It is also suspected that if Jordan puts on a little more ounces this weekend, she could go to an open crib next week! Oooh, lets pray for that! Jordan is also getting 28 CC's of fortified milk, 0 residuals, and her daily caffeine regiment is holding steady at 6.8 mg. caffeine, while her nasal cannula percentages slightly fluctuate between 21% Room Air and 23% FIO2.
Awesome job kiddos!
Check back for more updates soon!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-3-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
I'm going to break norms tonight and talk about Jordan first for a change; don't want to appear that I'm giving one more attention than the other...best that I adopt that philosophy real quick, or it will really get me later ;).
Both kids have done really well tonight, they must have picked up on that Melinda was coming back today, so they wanted to shine for her (wink wink). We kid, but in all honesty, we really did miss having Melinda there in the evenings, so Sheri and I are both glad she is back tonight. Jordan is also doing really well with her weight; she is now at 3 lbs. 2 oz., and the discussion this afternoon was that she could possibly go back to the nasal cannula again tomorrow. You know what they say...3rd time's a charm. Let's pray for longer or permanent durations! Also, Melinda took a look at the notations made for Jordan's temperature yesterday, and decided to give her another chance to wear clothes, as shown below:
Other positive things to note:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
6 wet diapers
0 dirty diapers
28 CC's milk
0 residuals on her feeds
0 brady episodes
0 desats
6.8 mg. of caffeine (daily)
Great job baby girl! Mommy and Daddy and all of your vast extended family are very proud of you! Keep it up!
Jacob had a very good day as well. As I previously mentioned, he started back on his feeds today after receiving one final dose of each antibiotic in the morning (whereby the antibiotics were stopped after that). He still has the PICC line in his left arm, which is doing good, to supplement what he is getting in milk, and as his CC's are increased, the IV levels will decrease, and eventually the PICC line will be removed. Jacob's report for the day is:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
3 CC's straight milk (no fortification)
0 residuals
5.7 TPN (this and the Lipids number will continue to decrease as his feeds increase)
.7 Lipids
0 dirty diapers(no problem, he will work that out as he has more consistent feeds now)
5 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desats
6 mg. of caffeine daily now (1 mg. more than yesterday; incidentally, this will increase as his weight gains)
2 lbs. 12 oz. (God be praised! Our little man is almost to 3 lbs.! Hoooorrraaayyy!)
off both antibiotics now
Overall, a good day with lots of promise for each one! Thank you for your prayers and please, keep them coming!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
I'm going to break norms tonight and talk about Jordan first for a change; don't want to appear that I'm giving one more attention than the other...best that I adopt that philosophy real quick, or it will really get me later ;).
Both kids have done really well tonight, they must have picked up on that Melinda was coming back today, so they wanted to shine for her (wink wink). We kid, but in all honesty, we really did miss having Melinda there in the evenings, so Sheri and I are both glad she is back tonight. Jordan is also doing really well with her weight; she is now at 3 lbs. 2 oz., and the discussion this afternoon was that she could possibly go back to the nasal cannula again tomorrow. You know what they say...3rd time's a charm. Let's pray for longer or permanent durations! Also, Melinda took a look at the notations made for Jordan's temperature yesterday, and decided to give her another chance to wear clothes, as shown below:
Other positive things to note:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
6 wet diapers
0 dirty diapers
28 CC's milk
0 residuals on her feeds
0 brady episodes
0 desats
6.8 mg. of caffeine (daily)
Great job baby girl! Mommy and Daddy and all of your vast extended family are very proud of you! Keep it up!
Jacob had a very good day as well. As I previously mentioned, he started back on his feeds today after receiving one final dose of each antibiotic in the morning (whereby the antibiotics were stopped after that). He still has the PICC line in his left arm, which is doing good, to supplement what he is getting in milk, and as his CC's are increased, the IV levels will decrease, and eventually the PICC line will be removed. Jacob's report for the day is:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
3 CC's straight milk (no fortification)
0 residuals
5.7 TPN (this and the Lipids number will continue to decrease as his feeds increase)
.7 Lipids
0 dirty diapers(no problem, he will work that out as he has more consistent feeds now)
5 wet diapers
0 brady episodes
0 desats
6 mg. of caffeine daily now (1 mg. more than yesterday; incidentally, this will increase as his weight gains)
2 lbs. 12 oz. (God be praised! Our little man is almost to 3 lbs.! Hoooorrraaayyy!)
off both antibiotics now
Overall, a good day with lots of promise for each one! Thank you for your prayers and please, keep them coming!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-2-10
Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors,
Things were pretty quiet at the hospital today, only a few changes to report. Jacob had a pretty even keel day given everything he has been through, so no news is good news. He will be back on feeds at a low rate starting tomorrow while still receiving his nutritional iv, and we will see how he does with that (it will be a week exactly since he was taken off milk tomorrow). He will also get one last dose of his 8 hour vancomycin and 24 hour tobramycin and then we're off to the races.
His daily report for the entire day:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
1 brady
4 wet diapers
0 dirty diapers
TPN at 6.3
Lipids at .7
weight - 2 lbs. 10 oz. (slight gain, so very promising)
0 desats
still on central line (PICC line), doing good
5 mg. caffeine (daily)
Jordan:
3 lbs. 1 oz.
4% CPAP 21-25% FIO2
2 brady episodes
5 wet diapers
4 dirty diapers
28 CC's mothers milk
6.8 mg. daily caffeine
Keep in touch, we'll update you with more soon! God Bless you and yours!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Things were pretty quiet at the hospital today, only a few changes to report. Jacob had a pretty even keel day given everything he has been through, so no news is good news. He will be back on feeds at a low rate starting tomorrow while still receiving his nutritional iv, and we will see how he does with that (it will be a week exactly since he was taken off milk tomorrow). He will also get one last dose of his 8 hour vancomycin and 24 hour tobramycin and then we're off to the races.
His daily report for the entire day:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
1 brady
4 wet diapers
0 dirty diapers
TPN at 6.3
Lipids at .7
weight - 2 lbs. 10 oz. (slight gain, so very promising)
0 desats
still on central line (PICC line), doing good
5 mg. caffeine (daily)
Jordan:
3 lbs. 1 oz.
4% CPAP 21-25% FIO2
2 brady episodes
5 wet diapers
4 dirty diapers
28 CC's mothers milk
6.8 mg. daily caffeine
Keep in touch, we'll update you with more soon! God Bless you and yours!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 3-1-10
Friends, Family & Prayer Warriors,
We got some good news and some OK news today for the twins. One of the pieces of good news is we now know what was the cause of Jacob's scare last Wednesday based on three full days of lab work. One piece of the OK news is the doctor ruled his symptoms as early NEC. Now, before mild panic starts to set in, as I did when I found this out, lets go back to the good news and let me say that the doctor's feeling is it was early stage NEC, and was caught in time before it did any real damage. After hearing that, I was a little more at ease, but still cautious, because the doctors have to put him back on feeds to determine the true amount of damage to his tummy, bowel lining and intestines, if any, Wednesday of this week. What is scheduled to happen, starting Wednesday, is Jacob will start off by getting low-end milk from Sheri while getting the remaining levels of nutrition through his IV feed. After speaking to one of the night nurses watching over the twins tonight, it was explained to me that in order for the NEC to be a larger scare than what it is now (which I don't know, this can be somewhat scary when we let it) Jacob would have to have more brady episodes than recorded before in one day, much more irregular breathing, and more bloody stools. Which, he has not had any of those symptoms since last week when this started. So that's a good thing, and we all will continue to watch and pray for him to get better and grow stronger. Jacob's official numbers for the day reveal:
2 lbs. 9 oz.
1 brady episode
0 desats
4 wet diapers
1 dirty diaper
21% Room Air, 4% CPAP
5 mg. daily caffeine
still on vancomycin every 8 hrs.
still on tobramycin every 24 hours
TPN level 6.3
Lipid amount .7
still has PICC line in left arm (I found out last weekend this was the proper way to spell the term for the central line which is giving Jake his nutritional supplements)
Please pray for him to kick this and thrive as he has with all obstacles that have come his way so far in his tiny new beginning. God works miracles, and Jacob is in his hands; he would not have come as far as he has without the good Lord's presence.
Jordan, although much farther along than her big bro, is not without her hurdles. Even though she was wearing her first t-shirt starting last night, by observation today, the nurses have noticed she is struggling a little bit with keeping her temperature down. When the babies progress far enough along, the doctors and nurses at some point will opt to put clothes on the baby, and in some cases with preemies, will turn down the incubator habitat to accept more manual controls; thereby enabling the baby to work to control their own temperature. For the first few weeks, especially if they are premature, babies have difficulty with this because their nervous system is still developing. The programmable beds have a setting which using the leads on the baby, can detect the actual temperature of the little one and adjust accordingly (baby too hot, bed cools down, baby too cold, bed warms up). This was the circumstance in Jordan's case, and because she was struggling, the nurses decided to take her little T back off, and for the moment, let the bed help to control her temperature and make the attempt again later (if she is anything like her father and has my hot nature, I'm really in for a rough time ;) which I have been told she already resembles me in physical looks, so let's not doom the child further...LOL, just kidding folks)
Jordan's report for the whole day shows:
3 lbs. 1 oz
2 brady episodes
27 CC's of milk
6.8 mg. of caffeine (daily)
4% CPAP 21-22% FIO2
7 dirty diapers (that's a lot for her, I wonder what Sheri has been eating)
7 wet diapers
Keep growing, Keep overcoming, and Keep progressing little ones! You have a lot of people pulling for and looking out for you! We're all so proud of you!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
We got some good news and some OK news today for the twins. One of the pieces of good news is we now know what was the cause of Jacob's scare last Wednesday based on three full days of lab work. One piece of the OK news is the doctor ruled his symptoms as early NEC. Now, before mild panic starts to set in, as I did when I found this out, lets go back to the good news and let me say that the doctor's feeling is it was early stage NEC, and was caught in time before it did any real damage. After hearing that, I was a little more at ease, but still cautious, because the doctors have to put him back on feeds to determine the true amount of damage to his tummy, bowel lining and intestines, if any, Wednesday of this week. What is scheduled to happen, starting Wednesday, is Jacob will start off by getting low-end milk from Sheri while getting the remaining levels of nutrition through his IV feed. After speaking to one of the night nurses watching over the twins tonight, it was explained to me that in order for the NEC to be a larger scare than what it is now (which I don't know, this can be somewhat scary when we let it) Jacob would have to have more brady episodes than recorded before in one day, much more irregular breathing, and more bloody stools. Which, he has not had any of those symptoms since last week when this started. So that's a good thing, and we all will continue to watch and pray for him to get better and grow stronger. Jacob's official numbers for the day reveal:
2 lbs. 9 oz.
1 brady episode
0 desats
4 wet diapers
1 dirty diaper
21% Room Air, 4% CPAP
5 mg. daily caffeine
still on vancomycin every 8 hrs.
still on tobramycin every 24 hours
TPN level 6.3
Lipid amount .7
still has PICC line in left arm (I found out last weekend this was the proper way to spell the term for the central line which is giving Jake his nutritional supplements)
Please pray for him to kick this and thrive as he has with all obstacles that have come his way so far in his tiny new beginning. God works miracles, and Jacob is in his hands; he would not have come as far as he has without the good Lord's presence.
Jordan, although much farther along than her big bro, is not without her hurdles. Even though she was wearing her first t-shirt starting last night, by observation today, the nurses have noticed she is struggling a little bit with keeping her temperature down. When the babies progress far enough along, the doctors and nurses at some point will opt to put clothes on the baby, and in some cases with preemies, will turn down the incubator habitat to accept more manual controls; thereby enabling the baby to work to control their own temperature. For the first few weeks, especially if they are premature, babies have difficulty with this because their nervous system is still developing. The programmable beds have a setting which using the leads on the baby, can detect the actual temperature of the little one and adjust accordingly (baby too hot, bed cools down, baby too cold, bed warms up). This was the circumstance in Jordan's case, and because she was struggling, the nurses decided to take her little T back off, and for the moment, let the bed help to control her temperature and make the attempt again later (if she is anything like her father and has my hot nature, I'm really in for a rough time ;) which I have been told she already resembles me in physical looks, so let's not doom the child further...LOL, just kidding folks)
Jordan's report for the whole day shows:
3 lbs. 1 oz
2 brady episodes
27 CC's of milk
6.8 mg. of caffeine (daily)
4% CPAP 21-22% FIO2
7 dirty diapers (that's a lot for her, I wonder what Sheri has been eating)
7 wet diapers
Keep growing, Keep overcoming, and Keep progressing little ones! You have a lot of people pulling for and looking out for you! We're all so proud of you!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Monday, March 1, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 2-28-10
Family, Friends, Prayer Warriors,
Today was a rest and relaxation day for the kids, and for us as well. Sheri and I stayed with them in the NICU all day until shift change. Then I had to come back home to go to work tomorrow, and Sheri stayed overnight. Although he has good signs the last few days, and now with the transfusion his color and energy levels are looking better, we are still kind of leery about leaving Jacob alone until he is completely off of the antibiotics and back on feeds. Overall though, each day he is showing more and more signs of improvement. We are still waiting for the final assessment and official word as to what caused the scare last Wednesday, so we hope to hear something soon.
Jordan also had a big day today. She officially hit the 3 lb. mark tonight, and is now wearing t-shirts. Her incubator heat levels have been reduced to allow her to maintain her body temperature on her own in efforts to further her progress; they will not be raising or lowering the temperature as her temperature fluctuates. Another good learning tool for her to master.
I also have updated the slideshow today with some new photos; they should appear in the show at the beginning. Enjoy!
The official report for the whole day:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
0 brady episodes
2 lbs. 8 oz. (in spite of all he is going through, he is still gaining ounces. way to go little guy!)
0 desat episodes
6 wet diapers
0 dirty diapers
the IV was taken out of his head today
5 mg. caffeine (daily)
TPN levels 5.7
Lipids levels - .7
still on vancomycin and tobramycin for ever8 8 $& 24 hours.
once could say he's had a good day with the result of IV put in an out of his head.
Jordan's official report -
3 lbs. yeeeeahhh!
now wearing clothes and responsible for maintaining her own body heat (the incubator will back her up if needed)
21% Room Air 4% CPAP
27 CC's milk
1 brady episode
1 desat
2 dirty diapers
3 wet diapers
6.8 mg. daily caffeine
Go Jacob go! Go Jordan!
More on the way soon! In the meantime, enjoy the new photos!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Today was a rest and relaxation day for the kids, and for us as well. Sheri and I stayed with them in the NICU all day until shift change. Then I had to come back home to go to work tomorrow, and Sheri stayed overnight. Although he has good signs the last few days, and now with the transfusion his color and energy levels are looking better, we are still kind of leery about leaving Jacob alone until he is completely off of the antibiotics and back on feeds. Overall though, each day he is showing more and more signs of improvement. We are still waiting for the final assessment and official word as to what caused the scare last Wednesday, so we hope to hear something soon.
Jordan also had a big day today. She officially hit the 3 lb. mark tonight, and is now wearing t-shirts. Her incubator heat levels have been reduced to allow her to maintain her body temperature on her own in efforts to further her progress; they will not be raising or lowering the temperature as her temperature fluctuates. Another good learning tool for her to master.
I also have updated the slideshow today with some new photos; they should appear in the show at the beginning. Enjoy!
The official report for the whole day:
4% CPAP 21% Room Air
0 brady episodes
2 lbs. 8 oz. (in spite of all he is going through, he is still gaining ounces. way to go little guy!)
0 desat episodes
6 wet diapers
0 dirty diapers
the IV was taken out of his head today
5 mg. caffeine (daily)
TPN levels 5.7
Lipids levels - .7
still on vancomycin and tobramycin for ever8 8 $& 24 hours.
once could say he's had a good day with the result of IV put in an out of his head.
Jordan's official report -
3 lbs. yeeeeahhh!
now wearing clothes and responsible for maintaining her own body heat (the incubator will back her up if needed)
21% Room Air 4% CPAP
27 CC's milk
1 brady episode
1 desat
2 dirty diapers
3 wet diapers
6.8 mg. daily caffeine
Go Jacob go! Go Jordan!
More on the way soon! In the meantime, enjoy the new photos!
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
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