Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors:
The twins continue to advance and grow, and we wanted to share a few videos of those advancements captured on film! Also, the babies will be baptized next weekend at Parkway United Methodist's Sea of Galilee. We are very much looking forward to this occasion as well as sharing the blessed event with all that will be able to make it. If you are not able to attend, we know that you will be with us in spirit. In the meantime, enjoy the vids below!
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 7-31-10
Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors:
Despite the babies fighting allergies/cold/sinus drip (as the doctor told us on the last visit on Friday, we can't officially call it allergies because of their age, but the good thing is there is no discoloration in their mucus), Jacob and Jordan continue to grow and thrive. As you can see from the numerous photos and movie files attached below, the kiddos will not let a little thing like boogers and coughing stand in their way of blowing and growing (no pun intended).
The official weight for Jacob as of Friday's doctor visit was 11.62 pounds, and Jordan weighed 11.02 pounds. We also had the pleasure this last week of Sheri's 2nd cousin, Terri, staying with us while Bruce & Suzanne took a week trip to Nashville, TN for some much needed R&R (which we very much enjoyed and were thankful that Terri could help and spend some time with us, and our sincere thanks go to Sheri's cousins, Pam and Johnny for letting Terri come down to be with us).
Sheri and I appreciate all of the help Bruce & Suzanne provide during the weeks that we are at work staying with the babies, and this was a well deserved trip to recharge their batteries and visit with Bruce's sisters and stepfather.
Also, this August we have the twins baptism at Parkway United Methodist's Sea of Galilee, Saturday, August 21, which all participants are very much looking forward to.
Please pray for continued success for all and quick healing for the twins from whatever ails them!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Despite the babies fighting allergies/cold/sinus drip (as the doctor told us on the last visit on Friday, we can't officially call it allergies because of their age, but the good thing is there is no discoloration in their mucus), Jacob and Jordan continue to grow and thrive. As you can see from the numerous photos and movie files attached below, the kiddos will not let a little thing like boogers and coughing stand in their way of blowing and growing (no pun intended).
The official weight for Jacob as of Friday's doctor visit was 11.62 pounds, and Jordan weighed 11.02 pounds. We also had the pleasure this last week of Sheri's 2nd cousin, Terri, staying with us while Bruce & Suzanne took a week trip to Nashville, TN for some much needed R&R (which we very much enjoyed and were thankful that Terri could help and spend some time with us, and our sincere thanks go to Sheri's cousins, Pam and Johnny for letting Terri come down to be with us).
Sheri and I appreciate all of the help Bruce & Suzanne provide during the weeks that we are at work staying with the babies, and this was a well deserved trip to recharge their batteries and visit with Bruce's sisters and stepfather.
Also, this August we have the twins baptism at Parkway United Methodist's Sea of Galilee, Saturday, August 21, which all participants are very much looking forward to.
Please pray for continued success for all and quick healing for the twins from whatever ails them!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 7-6-10
Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors:
The Cordova twins have been blowing and going these past two months (and keeping their parents and grandparents) VERY busy.
Jordan continues to put away the pounds; at last official weight via routine doctor's visit she was 9 lbs (she probably is 10 lbs now, but we will confirm that officially upon her next doctor's visit). She still has her yerping sessions (baby speak for spit-ups), and those vary depending on the level of activity she experiences each day. She is still on the feeding tube, but we know once she transitions to a bottle she will do very well (we constantly re-inforce the suck/swallow/breathe reflex by giving her a pacifier to suck on as she is feeding). We also have routine visits from Early Development representatives who measure her process from being preemie to a developing newborn, and these folks are working with her development to ensure she stays with the growth curve. Jordan also still has the stridor, acid reflux, and partial paralysis of one of her vocal cords, but that also improves each day. With the visiting nurse care, ECS reps, gradparents and Sheri and I on constant vigil, Jordan is progressing well to overcoming her difficulties. Jordan also has begun to smile and grin a lot more, and I have even caught her smiling in her sleep upon some of my check-ins.
Jacob also is developing very well. He is about 9 lbs (again, this will be confirmed upon the twins' next routine checkup) and is coming along very well. He has begun cooing and letting out big grins (which lights up anyone who he is smiling at), and if you support him under his armpits and stand him up, he will, to some degree, walk in the direction you point him. Of course if you weren't supporting him, it would be a whole different story, but this proud papa gives him kudos for being able to do that. He has also figured out how to roll over from his stomach to his back, but still hasn't quite figured out how to roll back over to his tummy. Only a matter of time. And, he is holding his head up very well; if he is on his stomach and awake, he will raise up with his arms and be looking around, and if you are holding him, his head is up and looking at everthing he can focus on. He is a very curious baby. Don't let his smile fool you though; he can still throw a tantrum when he wants something, and usually when he wants it, he wants it NOW.
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
The Cordova twins have been blowing and going these past two months (and keeping their parents and grandparents) VERY busy.
Jordan continues to put away the pounds; at last official weight via routine doctor's visit she was 9 lbs (she probably is 10 lbs now, but we will confirm that officially upon her next doctor's visit). She still has her yerping sessions (baby speak for spit-ups), and those vary depending on the level of activity she experiences each day. She is still on the feeding tube, but we know once she transitions to a bottle she will do very well (we constantly re-inforce the suck/swallow/breathe reflex by giving her a pacifier to suck on as she is feeding). We also have routine visits from Early Development representatives who measure her process from being preemie to a developing newborn, and these folks are working with her development to ensure she stays with the growth curve. Jordan also still has the stridor, acid reflux, and partial paralysis of one of her vocal cords, but that also improves each day. With the visiting nurse care, ECS reps, gradparents and Sheri and I on constant vigil, Jordan is progressing well to overcoming her difficulties. Jordan also has begun to smile and grin a lot more, and I have even caught her smiling in her sleep upon some of my check-ins.
Jacob also is developing very well. He is about 9 lbs (again, this will be confirmed upon the twins' next routine checkup) and is coming along very well. He has begun cooing and letting out big grins (which lights up anyone who he is smiling at), and if you support him under his armpits and stand him up, he will, to some degree, walk in the direction you point him. Of course if you weren't supporting him, it would be a whole different story, but this proud papa gives him kudos for being able to do that. He has also figured out how to roll over from his stomach to his back, but still hasn't quite figured out how to roll back over to his tummy. Only a matter of time. And, he is holding his head up very well; if he is on his stomach and awake, he will raise up with his arms and be looking around, and if you are holding him, his head is up and looking at everthing he can focus on. He is a very curious baby. Don't let his smile fool you though; he can still throw a tantrum when he wants something, and usually when he wants it, he wants it NOW.
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 5-25-10
Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors:
A quick update: Jacob & Jordan had their 4 month check-up yesterday, along with both receiving their Hepatitus B, Haemophilus Influenzae type B, Diptheria/tetanus/pertussis, and Polio vaccinations. Currently:
Jacob:
7 lbs. 9 oz., 20.1 in in length, Head = 14.1 in.
I took this of Jacob this morning as he was sleeping with my camera phone
Jordan:
7 lbs. 10 oz., 19.2 in. in length, head = 13.5 in.
(Taken with my camera phone)
Our little ones are growing away! Their sleep patterns are still giving us issues; Jordan is a pretty good sleeper. And even if you are messing with her (i.e. changing her diaper, setting her feeding tube up), she will fuss and grunt only while you are messing with her. Once you finish, she settles down pretty quick.
Jacob is a little more vocal about his wants. When he is hungry, wet, dirty, whatever, he lets you know it and wants it taken care of now, regardless of who hears it, or what is going on around him. One of the questions Sheri asked the doctor was how to help it so Jacob can sleep longer through the night. The doctor suggested having more feeds during the day and having one final feed about 11 pm. We are going to slowly transition this in and see how it works.
Sheri also brought up our concerns with Jordan's throw up sessions to the pediatrician. Even though they have lessened, we wanted to get the doctor's input if there was anything else we could do, which was, given Jordan's situation right now, the doctor didn't really want to switch to a new acid reflux medication just yet. With the feeding tube, acid reflux, stridor and shortened air flap, Jordan has too much going on right now to make a drastic adjustment for that. The doctor did however suggest giving Jordan Pedialyte in small doses to replenish her electrolytes, which we have started doing. In the meantime, we make sure to have plenty of spare burp rags, or if all else fails, catching the yerp in the swaddling blankets (they are machine washable after all).
Ah, the joys of childhood!
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
A quick update: Jacob & Jordan had their 4 month check-up yesterday, along with both receiving their Hepatitus B, Haemophilus Influenzae type B, Diptheria/tetanus/pertussis, and Polio vaccinations. Currently:
Jacob:
7 lbs. 9 oz., 20.1 in in length, Head = 14.1 in.
I took this of Jacob this morning as he was sleeping with my camera phone
Jordan:
7 lbs. 10 oz., 19.2 in. in length, head = 13.5 in.
(Taken with my camera phone)
Our little ones are growing away! Their sleep patterns are still giving us issues; Jordan is a pretty good sleeper. And even if you are messing with her (i.e. changing her diaper, setting her feeding tube up), she will fuss and grunt only while you are messing with her. Once you finish, she settles down pretty quick.
Jacob is a little more vocal about his wants. When he is hungry, wet, dirty, whatever, he lets you know it and wants it taken care of now, regardless of who hears it, or what is going on around him. One of the questions Sheri asked the doctor was how to help it so Jacob can sleep longer through the night. The doctor suggested having more feeds during the day and having one final feed about 11 pm. We are going to slowly transition this in and see how it works.
Sheri also brought up our concerns with Jordan's throw up sessions to the pediatrician. Even though they have lessened, we wanted to get the doctor's input if there was anything else we could do, which was, given Jordan's situation right now, the doctor didn't really want to switch to a new acid reflux medication just yet. With the feeding tube, acid reflux, stridor and shortened air flap, Jordan has too much going on right now to make a drastic adjustment for that. The doctor did however suggest giving Jordan Pedialyte in small doses to replenish her electrolytes, which we have started doing. In the meantime, we make sure to have plenty of spare burp rags, or if all else fails, catching the yerp in the swaddling blankets (they are machine washable after all).
Ah, the joys of childhood!
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Monday, May 17, 2010
Jacob & Jordan Update 5-17-10
Friends, Family, Prayer Warriors:
Soon we will be sending out homecoming announcements on Jacob and Jordan (since we didn't get to do birth announcements). To ensure that we reach everyone that has been with us along this journey, in case we don't have your address or we run out of cards (supplies are limited), I have included it below, as our way of saying the kids are home and Thank You for all you have done for us:
Since the announcement picture is a screen capture, you may not be able to read our message included on the card. I have therefore added it below:
"The Cordova Family are all home as of May 5, 2010! Through God and everyone's thoughts, prayer networks, warm wishes and kind gestures, Jacob and Jordan can now enjoy being term babies and beyond. Challenges still exist, but with everyone's support, the coming years will be plentiful of enrichment and heavenly grace for all.
We look forward to many years of our families growing in Christ. God Bless You! Love, Andy & Sheri."
We can't thank everyone enough for everything our family has received!
This last weekend was pretty eventful and included many "firsts" for the kids. Rae took some time to herself Friday through Sunday afternoon, so Friday and Saturday morning it was just Sheri and I and the kids. Friday night we had a real downpour that carried over to Saturday early afternoon, but suprisingly enough the kids were unaffected. Saturday morning we had a two-hour nap with the kids in our bed; I held Jordan and Sheri had Jacob. At one point before Sheri and Jacob laid down, Sheri had come into the bedrom and looked in on us and caught Jordan smiling in her sleep while she was in my arms. Saturday afternoon/evening Sheri and I took some time to ourselves to attend a graduation/birthday party in Simonton, Texas (complete with crawfish [needless to say, I ate it up]). While we were away, Mom and Dad got to spend some time with the kids babysitting. And Sunday, Jacob got to spend some time in the afternoon watching one of his dad's favorite pastimes: playing on the computer. Yes sports fans, I am starting him out early on becoming a gamer like his ol' man. At one point, Sheri snuck in behind us and was watching Jacob's expression as we were playing. When I clued into her sitting on her office chair behind me, she shook her head saying "Oh no, not another gamer...", a silly grin spreading across her face. What can I say...Jordan! Come sit with daddy! I'll have them playing Star Wars flight simulators, Doom and Quake arena matches, and Perfect World RPG's before you know it!
Jordan's throw up sessions have gotten a little better since we lengthened the duration of her feeds and switched her acid reflux medication to an hour before each feed. She still has some moments where she will spew like a can of beer, but it is nowhere near what it was before. At least that is saying something. We'll bring it up again to the pediatrician on her next visit.
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
Soon we will be sending out homecoming announcements on Jacob and Jordan (since we didn't get to do birth announcements). To ensure that we reach everyone that has been with us along this journey, in case we don't have your address or we run out of cards (supplies are limited), I have included it below, as our way of saying the kids are home and Thank You for all you have done for us:
Since the announcement picture is a screen capture, you may not be able to read our message included on the card. I have therefore added it below:
"The Cordova Family are all home as of May 5, 2010! Through God and everyone's thoughts, prayer networks, warm wishes and kind gestures, Jacob and Jordan can now enjoy being term babies and beyond. Challenges still exist, but with everyone's support, the coming years will be plentiful of enrichment and heavenly grace for all.
We look forward to many years of our families growing in Christ. God Bless You! Love, Andy & Sheri."
We can't thank everyone enough for everything our family has received!
This last weekend was pretty eventful and included many "firsts" for the kids. Rae took some time to herself Friday through Sunday afternoon, so Friday and Saturday morning it was just Sheri and I and the kids. Friday night we had a real downpour that carried over to Saturday early afternoon, but suprisingly enough the kids were unaffected. Saturday morning we had a two-hour nap with the kids in our bed; I held Jordan and Sheri had Jacob. At one point before Sheri and Jacob laid down, Sheri had come into the bedrom and looked in on us and caught Jordan smiling in her sleep while she was in my arms. Saturday afternoon/evening Sheri and I took some time to ourselves to attend a graduation/birthday party in Simonton, Texas (complete with crawfish [needless to say, I ate it up]). While we were away, Mom and Dad got to spend some time with the kids babysitting. And Sunday, Jacob got to spend some time in the afternoon watching one of his dad's favorite pastimes: playing on the computer. Yes sports fans, I am starting him out early on becoming a gamer like his ol' man. At one point, Sheri snuck in behind us and was watching Jacob's expression as we were playing. When I clued into her sitting on her office chair behind me, she shook her head saying "Oh no, not another gamer...", a silly grin spreading across her face. What can I say...Jordan! Come sit with daddy! I'll have them playing Star Wars flight simulators, Doom and Quake arena matches, and Perfect World RPG's before you know it!
Jordan's throw up sessions have gotten a little better since we lengthened the duration of her feeds and switched her acid reflux medication to an hour before each feed. She still has some moments where she will spew like a can of beer, but it is nowhere near what it was before. At least that is saying something. We'll bring it up again to the pediatrician on her next visit.
Please pray for continued success for all!
Thank you for all of your love, prayers and thoughts! More progress reports as soon as I can spare another minute! May the good Lord bless and protect us all.
Kind regards,
The Cordova Family (Andy, Sheri, Jacob & Jordan)
cell - 281-300-6212
email - maverick2601@hotmail.com
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