Praying this week

We have definitely seen some answers to prayer this past week with respiratory function improving, Hazel tolerating her feedings being condensed, and Jude gaining weight. We are so appreciative of all the support and encouragement from all of you. Here are some things that are on our hearts this week:

Jude:

• He's having labs drawn in the morning for MANY tests to be run regarding his liver dysfunction. Some results will be back right away, some not for over a week. We are praying that all tests come back negative, that his dysfunction can be attributed to the TPN he was on, and that with medication it will work itself out.
• For his oxygen flow to continue to be decreased and get low enough for him to try bottle feeding
• For his brain to continue to heal, be able to be "rewired", and for no long-term complications
• That his "schedule" will cooperate with the OT's schedule

Hazel:

• That she's able to start receiving all of her food via bottle or breast (that means no feeding tube!)
• That she's able to get off the oxygen
• That she's able to come home by the end of the month (we're hopeful!)

They both have eye exams again this week, which is not pleasant for them and very difficult for me (Heidi). We're praying that they still have no signs of ROP and that their eyes are maturing properly. We're also always praying for their overall development and total healing for both of them since they are at such high risk for so many problems due to their extreme prematurity.