Our Babies Could Use Your Support

['Hamas' Jenkins]

The great news is that I am a dad of two beautiful little girls.

The terrible news is that those girls are in extreme medical duress.
Yesterday, my wife gave birth, via emergency c-section, at 29 weeks, two days. At sixteen weeks, what looked like a normal, but rare, identical twin pregnancy became far more complicated. Our babies were diagnosed with a disorder that happens about 15% of the time with identical twin pregnancies called Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. A detailed medical description isn’t necessary, but a brief one may help to understand.

The placenta provides blood flow and nutrition to a developing fetus. Most of the time, identical twins draw from the placenta with little issue, but in Twin-to-Twin, there is an imbalance. One twin, called the recipient, pulls too much blood from the placenta, and also the other baby. This makes the recipient polycythemic, basically the exact opposite of anemic. With too much blood, especially red blood cells, the blood becomes sludgy, and all the extra fluid which the baby receives from the extra blood puts a great deal of strain on their system, and can lead to congestive heart failure and other problems.

The other twin, the donor, experiences problems due to a lack of blood volume.

As a result of this circulatory imbalance, there is a massive discrepancy in amniotic fluid. The recipient swims in a pool of it, while the donor is, in essence, shrink-wrapped by the lack of fluid as the amniotic sac pulls in around it.

The condition is gravely serious, and without treatment, will usually carry a mortality risk of 100%.

After finding out that what we thought was going to be a normal pregnancy was anything but at 16 weeks, we had a procedure done in St. Louis called fetoscopic laser ablation. Developed a little over a decade ago, surgeons make a small incision in the mother’s abdomen, and with a small endoscope and laser, cauterize shared vessels between the two twins. This helps to establish a normal blood flow between the two babies.
We had this procedure done on May 6.

Initially, everything looked great, as the fluid levels between the two babies balanced out, and blood flow patterns appeared within normal range. About three weeks after the procedure, our specialists noticed that the condition had actually reversed itself. About 10% of the time, the condition will spontaneously reverse itself.

It was apparent to doctors at this appointment that this had happened near the end of May. Fluid levels were imbalanced, but still at the very end of normal. As such, the doctors felt it was the best interests in prolonging the pregnancy, which was not yet at viability, to avoid another event that would require making a hole in the amniotic sac. Thus, we embarked on a pattern of extreme vigilance. At multiple appointments per week, doctors performed an ultrasound wherein they would measure amniotic fluid levels, blood flow across the umbilical cords, and within the cerebral arteries in the brain.

After this second scare, it appeared that things began to normalize. Most of our subsequent appointments looked improved, and everything appeared to be on a healthy, normal trajectory.

Until Wednesday night.

Late Wednesday, my wife began to feel a series of small contractions. While normal in the third trimester, she had enough in a short period of time that it was necessary to call the doctor. He had us come into the hospital for closer monitoring, and after doing so, noticed that one of our babies was in distress. We had three ultrasounds last night and early into Wednesday morning, and after doing so, the doctors felt that it was in the best interests of the babies to deliver them at an extremely early, 29 weeks, but still viable age.

At 5:09 and 5:10 pm yesterday, we welcomed our little girls into the world.

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['Hamas' Jenkins]

Because of their age, things are critical, but additional factors and deterioration in their condition have caused a number of grave concerns.
Due to what a sudden worsening of their condition, our original recipient baby, which in late May became the donor, had a seizure shortly after birth. Doctors have had an extremely hard time maintaining her blood pressure as well as the oxygenation of her blood. She has received multiple blood transfusions in an effort to both boost her pressure, oxygenation, and red blood cell count. However, due to problems associated with a hypoxic environment, she has suffered a few seizures, and to compound that further, she has been fighting the ventilator.

Her older sister is also critical, but her problems are not at the severity of those I’ve mentioned above. Since she recently became the donor, her body has far too many red blood cells, and consequently she currently has the pallor of a red grape, while her sister remains pale due to an inverse condition.

It’s hard to exaggerate the seriousness of their conditions. Don’t think of this as a pity party, as it’s not about me, it’s about our girls.

I just wanted to mention this to the entire community so that you could send out any good thoughts, vibes, or prayers that you may have, as they are in need of every one of them.

I’ll continue to provide periodic updates as the situation progresses.

[btlook1]

Good thoughts headed your way! Good luck!

[Jerm]

Jesus Christ dude...I'm so sorry to hear that and you have my full 100% support and prayers.

If you need anything from me, shoot me a PM or let me know.

[TimeForWasp]

You have my prayers. I really hope everything turns out for the best.

[LTL]

Damn, sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers your way.

[Fritz88]

Sorry to hear about that Hamas. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Terrible. I sincerely hope everything works out for the best.

[the Talking Can]

wow, terribly sorry to hear that hamas....my thoughts are with your family

[johnny961]

I hadn't heard of this condition before. Damn, man, hope all works out for your daughters. Thoughts and prayers to you.

[aturnis]

I hope your situation turns for the better. You're in our thoughts. You and your whole family.

[|Zach|]

I was wondering where you had been seems this was prime Hammas posting time.

That is an incredibly unique situation. All the best to your family man. There are a lot of people behind you in this community.

[blaise]

It sounds like they must have a fighting spirit to get this far, so that's a good thing.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

We just got back from the NICU. Our less critical baby has had a fairly calm night. They are currently shining a blue light on her to help get rid of jaundice, which can be a byproduct of breaking down all the extra red blood cells she has. Our other girl has had a rough night, but she seems to have stabilized a bit over the last few hours.

When she was first born, she had a blood sugar of 1. My wife, who is a PICU nurse, told me she had never heard of a sugar this low. Most likely, that is what was causing her to seize. It's still low, but much, much better than that. For reference, I believe normal is right around 80-110.

To update you all further on the underlying condition, here are just a few more rare facts:

Identical twins happen about 3:1000 births
Twin-Twin happens in about 10-15% of identical pregnancies
After laser ablation, the procedure reverses itself (where the old donor becomes the recipient and vice-versa) about 10% of the time

The team in St. Louis who did our procedure told us that these babies were the youngest, in terms of gestational age, they'd ever worked on.

So, if you all were wondering why I've been fleeting the last few months, that's your very long and complicated answer.

Thanks again for all your kind thoughts and messages.

[Rukdafaidas]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear your story. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

[Fritz88]

Some of us were bummed that Moeaki is on the PUP. Well... this thing puts things in perspective.

[cabletech94]

prayers and best wishes to you and your family hamas.

[Mile High Mania]

Prayers for your family, especially those little girls...

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Sending well-wishes to you and your family. Godspeed.

[MIAdragon]

Hamas my heart goes out to you and your wife. When our daughter was born she had serious complications as well and were told to expect the worst, she was a fighter and pulled through. Thoughts and prayers your way, if there is ANYTHING I can do for you guys please let me know.

[CrazyPhuD]

Good luck and best wishes to all involved. You never really realize how much more dangerous having twins are than a normal pregnancy until you see it first hand. My friends gave birth to theirs almost two years ago. Unfortunately in the last few days of the pregnancy there was a placental abruption which caused a lack of O2 to the boy. He suffered significant neurological damage as a result and it is uncertain even now how normal a life he'll have. They are still hopeful he can compensate but the progress is slow.

As much as we give our medical system grief, we still do have the most advanced system around, they can pull wonders and I hope you get one here. Best wishes not just for healthy but no long term effects also.

[stlchiefs]

WOW, prayers.

[|Zach|]

We just got back from the NICU. Our less critical baby has had a fairly calm night. They are currently shining a blue light on her to help get rid of jaundice, which can be a byproduct of breaking down all the extra red blood cells she has. Our other girl has had a rough night, but she seems to have stabilized a bit over the last few hours.


Good words!

[Mizzou_8541]

Praying for continued improvement. Sorry to hear about this.

[SAUTO]

prayers and well wishes on the way hamas.

if you need anything shoot me a pm. we have been through a pretty rough situation with our baby also

[CosmicPal]

Wow...that's quite a profound ordeal. Your family is in my heartfelt prayers.

[dirk digler]

That is an incredible story Hamas and my heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you, your wife and your new baby girls.

[Hydrae]

It sounds like they must have a fighting spirit to get this far, so that's a good thing.

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First of all, congrats on the birth of your beautiful daughters. I trust mom is doing well physically.

Prayers for the girls, the doctors and nurses, and for you and your wife to be able to keep your own strength and faith up during these difficult times.

[Lex Luthor]

Very sorry to hear this. No parent should have to go through this.

Your girls are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

[Dante84]

Good Luck Team Hamas!!!!

[The Bad Guy]

Really sorry for your girls, you, and the Mrs. Hamas.

Best of luck with everything. Keep your spirits up, and hopefully things get much better quickly.

You're all in my prayers.

[KCFalcon59]

Prayers sent out to your little girls. May God bless them and see them through. Prayers to your wife and you also as this has to be extremely difficult for you both.

[Reaper16]

*good thoughts*

[Predarat]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, alot of them. Glad that is seems to be improving.

[petegz28]

Thoughts your way

[The Franchise]

As a father of premature twin girls that spent time in the NICU.....I have an idea of how you're feeling. Thoughts and prayers your way man.

[Cannibal]

I sincerely hope everything works out for you in this trying situation.

[Extra Point]

Good luck. Hope everything works out, best it can.

[Nzoner]

Thoughts and prayers your way,stay strong man.

[LiveSteam]

Prayers sent. God bless your two lil babies.

[QuikSsurfer]

So sorry to hear this -- been wondering where you've been. You guys are in my thoughts.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Done. Thoughts and prayers your way. Hang in there, man.

[Rams Fan]

Positive vibes heading your way.

I wish nothing but the best to your two daughters, your wife, you and your whole family.

[Otter]

Best of luck and well wishes indeed.

[wazu]

Wow. Sounds like your family is fighting with everything you've got. Sorry to know you are going through this. You are all in my prayers.

[1ChiefsDan]

Good luck hamas

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[Sandyskc]

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

[Old Dog]

I'm nowhere near eloquent enough to say how much things like this really put perspective into life. Prayers and good thoughts to you and your family. May God Bless you and may you be able to take them home soon.

[kepp]

Wow, your family has my prayers. I have two little girls of my own and my wife used to work in a NICU, so I feel some connection to your situation. Rest assured though...those folks are HIGHLY trained.

[Ebolapox]

damn, man. can't even imagine what you and your wife are going through right now. positive thoughts are headed your way, hang in there man!

[CanadianChief]

Prayers sent.

My wife and I also had twins delivered prematurely (29 weeks, 5 days). You gotta take things one day at a time as the next 2-3 months are going to be a roller coaster of emotions.

[doomy3]

Oh wow, man. Prayers headed your way for a quick recovery and health of the girls and for strength for you and the Mrs. Hang in there.

[Braincase]

Sending as much positive energy as I can, brother! Strength to you, your wife and your little girls!

[DeezNutz]

Lots of good thoughts and prayers headed your way. This is a trying ordeal, but you can handle it.

[mikey23545]

I hope everything turns around for your family, Hamas...No family deserves that kind of hardship and worry.

Stay strong for your loved ones. All possible best wishes are headed your way.

[Chief Henry]

Prayers already said for your family. Prayers for the doctors and nurses taking care of your two precious girls.

[luv]

It seems that we too easily forget just how fragile life really is. Whatever you put your faith in, I pray that it helps. Stay strong, but just remember that tears don't show weakness. I hope that things continue to improve. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

[Radar Chief]

Surprised this isn’t stickied.
Best wishes to you and yours.

[Pants]

Thoughts and prayers, man. Stay strong for your wife.

[bluehawkdoc]

Prayers for your family. There is nothing like a father's love for his little girls. Can't imagine the emotions you and your wife must be going through but you are not alone... Keep us up to date.

[Frazod]

Damn, that's horrible. My best to you and your family. Hope your little girls pull through okay.

[Saul Good]

All the best on their recovery.

[LVNHACK]

You and your family will be in my prayers

[phisherman]

Prayers for your family. There is nothing like a father's love for his little girls. Can't imagine the emotions you and your wife must be going through but you are not alone... Keep us up to date.

as the father of a 14 month old daughter, i couldn't agree more.

i'm sending all the good vibes to your family that I can Hamas!

[Mr. Plow]

All my prayers coming your way Hamas.

[OmahaChief]

Prayers for you and your family.

[tiptap]

You gotta take things one day at a time as the next 2-3 months are going to be a roller coaster of emotions.

I would echo this. It is not unusual for more critical intervention after 2 or 3 days. I assume they are on ventilation. Growth is a good thing. Ventilation not so much. Our thoughts are with you and your girls. I hope they allow you and your wife time to hold them as early as possible. Try to keep the area quiet with little excess noise as can be tolerated by workers.

[DJ's left nut]

Damn man, tough breaks. Thoughts to you and yours.

[Donger]

Because of their age, things are critical, but additional factors and deterioration in their condition have caused a number of grave concerns.
Due to what a sudden worsening of their condition, our original recipient baby, which in late May became the donor, had a seizure shortly after birth. Doctors have had an extremely hard time maintaining her blood pressure as well as the oxygenation of her blood. She has received multiple blood transfusions in an effort to both boost her pressure, oxygenation, and red blood cell count. However, due to problems associated with a hypoxic environment, she has suffered a few seizures, and to compound that further, she has been fighting the ventilator.

Her older sister is also critical, but her problems are not at the severity of those I’ve mentioned above. Since she recently became the donor, her body has far too many red blood cells, and consequently she currently has the pallor of a red grape, while her sister remains pale due to an inverse condition.

It’s hard to exaggerate the seriousness of their conditions. Don’t think of this as a pity party, as it’s not about me, it’s about our girls.

I just wanted to mention this to the entire community so that you could send out any good thoughts, vibes, or prayers that you may have, as they are in need of every one of them.

I’ll continue to provide periodic updates as the situation progresses.

I can't even begin to imagine, Hamas. I will keep you and your family in my most sincere thoughts and prayers.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Jesus. I'm so sorry, Hamas. Prayers are on the way. Best wishes.

[Easy 6]

They'll be very much in my prayers, best wishes.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Damn that must be rough. Pulling for you, Hamas

[SuperChief]

Good thoughts and best wishes being sent your way, friend. Hope everything turns out alright for you and yours.

[Chief Roundup]

Best Wishes, Thoughts and prayers for you and yours. Good luck man.

[mlyonsd]

Thoughts and prayers your family's way.

My daughter had twin girls. She spent 6 weeks in the hospital before they took the babies prematurely. They had all kinds of issues so just be assured that the people taking care of your girls have seen it all.

My two grandaughters are 9 now. Last weekend one was doing a cartwheel that the other walked into and now she has stitches inside mouth and the outside of her chin.

I'm certain you'll be experiencing the same kind of fun twins bring someday too.

[go bo]

best wishes for you and your wife and your precious little girls...

things will turn out alright, keep the faith...

[Coogs]

Hamas,

Congratulations on the birth of your twin daughters! I'm sending out prayers in hopes that you will be able to enjoy many, many birthday celebrations with those twin daughters.

[Slainte]

Best wishes; my thoughts are with you and your family.

[vailpass]

Prayers for mother and children, father as well.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Hamas:

I wish you and your wife the best. I've only seen this condition once and wasn't aware that of the ablation procedure.

May a quick and full recovery be imminent for you entire family.


-Will

[38yrsfan]

Best wishes .... my grandson was born early as well. Things were "day by day" for weeks ....... 5 weeks now but I'm still amazed at how small he is ..... loud though :)

[Jewish Rabbi]

Damn. My thoughts are with you, brotha.

[alanm]

Hamas.. Damn. I'll offer one up for your girls for you and your wife.
Hang in there.

[Bowser]

You hang in there, Hamas. Good thoughts headed your way for you and your family. Stay strong.

[Lzen]

I will pray for your daughters. May God bless them.

I also will pray for you and your wife. My middle son had to be hospitalized when he was a baby. It was not anything as serious as you're dealing with, but still very scary and trying. That is a very stressful time for the parents and I don't wish that upon anyone. Good luck in your situation and stay strong.

[kysirsoze]

Prayer said and more on the way. God bless.

[Inspector]

In my prayers and I will send it as a prayer request for our church group who gather for these kinds of needs.

Best wishes.

And congrats on the births too. Expect them to be well, as miracles can and do happen all the time.

[patteeu]

Best wishes to your daughters, their parents, and to everyone else involved. Sorry to hear about your ordeal.

[KC Dan]

Congratulations and best of luck to all. Prayers coming your way!

[Ming the Merciless]

Prayers on the way....Best wishes to you and yours.

[TrebMaxx]

Prayers sent for you and your family. Keep strong.

[WV]

Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[booger]

Thoughts and prayers are with the whole family especially the little ones and the Dr.'s and medical staff to do their best.

[Zebedee DuBois]

All my positive thoughts go out to you and your family. Prayers for spiritual strength and peace.

[KC native]

good luck man.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Best to you, the babys and the whole fam Hamas. Prayers up.

[stevieray]

absolutely....congrats to you and the wife!

good thoughts and prayers to you and yours...be strong for your honey.

[mnchiefsguy]

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[cdcox]

Hamas, your family has my prayers. I have twin brothers but had never heard of this condition. Hang in there.

[Cntrygal]

Congratulations on the new additions to your family! I'll be wishing and praying for the girls to continue to improve and gain strength. How is your wife doing?

[RealSNR]

My wife and I are both thinking of having children someday. Something like this is our greatest fear.

It's not going to stop us at all, but I wouldn't want to think about having two baby daughters fighting for their lives.

Your daughters are definitely in my prayers, Hamas

[alpha_omega]

Prayers for the whole Hamas family!!!

[Bi_polar]

stay strong HJ, T & P's boo - your way, call me if you need me.

[Chiefs=Champions]

Prayers are with you mate!

[BigRedChief]

Good vibes heading your way. I've seen a lot of miracles happen in the NICU. Why not to your family?

[NaptownChief]

Best of luck Hamas J.....my thoughts and prayers with you all. I have a good feeling this story will end well for you.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

thoughts are with you man...

[NewChief]

Just saw this bro. You got thoughts and prayers headed your way. I can't imagine the mixture of emotions you must be experiencing.

[Dallas Chief]

As a father of 3 beautiful children my heart breaks for you. May the lord bless and keep you during this challenging time. May He send his angels to protect and heal your good and perfect little gifts. Hitting my knees right now on your behalf.... Peace, love, and Godspeed Hamas...

['Hamas' Jenkins]

It's been a long, but a relatively good day. Both babies are critical, but have improved. Our more critical girl's oxygen stats have gone up, but she's still extremely fragile. Her blood sugar is much better, and she's producing a lot of urine, which indicates that her kidneys are working and starting to get rid of her excess fluid.

Our other baby is doing pretty well. She has rested throughout the day, and is acting like what the nurses say a normal 29 week old would act like, which is a celebrated improvement for us.

I'm going to post a couple of pics to follow.

[The Franchise]

Good to hear man.

I know its hard....but make sure that you get some rest. When my twins were in the NICU...I wanted to be there 24/7 but the nurses made me leave and get rest. Believe me.....it helps.

[bevischief]

My cousin had twin boys that were born early. My mom and I spent a lot of time taking care of them, I spent many a night helping out at hospital till they went home, this was while I was still in high school, she was only a year older than me. They were born early. Not as early as your girls but not much older than yours. They both go to college this year. Hope it works out for the best for you.

[bevischief]

Good to hear man.

I know its hard....but make sure that you get some rest. When my twins were in the NICU...I wanted to be there 24/7 but the nurses made me leave and get rest. Believe me.....it helps.

That is what is family and friends are for, to help out.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

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['Hamas' Jenkins]

The first and last are our more critical girl. Her name is Hailey Grace. The middle two are of are more stable girl. Her name is Logan Nicole. She's under a blue light to help with jaundice, and the covering over her eyes is so she can rest.

[bevischief]

I hope for the best. What hospital? Just the name only, no need for details besides that.

[luv]

The good part is that they won't remember this pain. Hang in there, dad.

They're beautiful.

[Pants]

God, they're just so precious. Good news are good news.

[Mr. Kotter]

I can't even begin to imagine, Hamas. I will keep you and your family in my most sincere thoughts and prayers.

Allow me to take an opportunity to Echo Mr. Donger.

Wow, Hamas. Best wishes for a positive outcome to this very seriious situation.

Funny how LIFE puts the little shit into perspective, man. You and yours will be our thoughts and prayers.

[OnTheWarpath15]

It's been a long, but a relatively good day. Both babies are critical, but have improved. Our more critical girl's oxygen stats have gone up, but she's still extremely fragile. Her blood sugar is much better, and she's producing a lot of urine, which indicates that her kidneys are working and starting to get rid of her excess fluid.

Our other baby is doing pretty well. She has rested throughout the day, and is acting like what the nurses say a normal 29 week old would act like, which is a celebrated improvement for us.

I'm going to post a couple of pics to follow.

Good to hear. Hang in there, and get some rest.

[DeezNutz]

My sincere hope, Hamas, is that you have one hell of a story to tell these girls when they get older about how they've always been causing much stress for their parents.

[BossChief]

If there is one thing I have learned about you in my time here...its that you are a fighter and never give up anything easily and Im sure thats a trait that your babies now possess as well.

Good luck and Im sure this is something that will end up making them very strong people as they fight through this unfortunate circumstance.

I will enter a prayer request to my Church on Sunday and keep you in my prayers, as well as my families!

Stay strong my brother.

[|Zach|]

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Awesome. Rock on little kids!

[teedubya]

Prayers and love sent your way to the little ones.

[spanky 52]

Prayers and good thoughts going your way from me and my wife.

[The Bad Guy]

It's been a long, but a relatively good day. Both babies are critical, but have improved. Our more critical girl's oxygen stats have gone up, but she's still extremely fragile. Her blood sugar is much better, and she's producing a lot of urine, which indicates that her kidneys are working and starting to get rid of her excess fluid.

Our other baby is doing pretty well. She has rested throughout the day, and is acting like what the nurses say a normal 29 week old would act like, which is a celebrated improvement for us.

I'm going to post a couple of pics to follow.

Great news. How is your wife holding up?

Continued best of luck.

[Coogs]

Looks like you got a couple of keepers there Hamas! :thumb:

Hope the night brought more continued good news!

[kregger]

First, congratulations on the birth of your daughters. I hope your wife is fairing well, besides the obvious. I've been around the NICU long enough to have seen some amazing recoveries, I sincerely believe that your daughters' success will be among them. Many positive thoughts being sent your family's way. My daughter spent 2 weeks in the NICU and she was so well taken care of by the team, that it put our hearts and minds at rest when we needed to physically shut down. The best of luck to your little girls, they must be fighters!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Thanks for the update Hamas. More prayers are coming your way.

[crispystl]

Prayers for you Hamas. I hope everything turns out ok.

[GloryDayz]

Hamas,

Kids are EVERTHING!! Other than prayer and good hope, what can we do to help?

[kepp]

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Beautiful! Our prayers are still coming.

[DaFace]

Sorry to hear about all of this, Hamas, and glad to hear that things seem to be improving. You're in my thoughts.

[The Franchise]

First, congratulations on the birth of your daughters. I hope your wife is fairing well, besides the obvious. I've been around the NICU long enough to have seen some amazing recoveries, I sincerely believe that your daughters' success will be among them. Many positive thoughts being sent your family's way. My daughter spent 2 weeks in the NICU and she was so well taken care of by the team, that it put our hearts and minds at rest when we needed to physically shut down. The best of luck to your little girls, they must be fighters!

The NICU does some amazing things now.

[Predarat]

Glad to hear they are improving, continued thoughts and prayers to all!

[4th and Long]

It's been a long, but a relatively good day. Both babies are critical, but have improved. Our more critical girl's oxygen stats have gone up, but she's still extremely fragile. Her blood sugar is much better, and she's producing a lot of urine, which indicates that her kidneys are working and starting to get rid of her excess fluid.

Our other baby is doing pretty well. She has rested throughout the day, and is acting like what the nurses say a normal 29 week old would act like, which is a celebrated improvement for us.

I'm going to post a couple of pics to follow.
It's good to hear that her O2 sats have come up and that her sugars are getting better. Working kidneys are also a good sign.

Thoughts and prayers from myself and the Mrs.

[GloryDayz]

The first and last are our more critical girl. Her name is Hailey Grace. The middle two are of are more stable girl. Her name is Logan Nicole. She's under a blue light to help with jaundice, and the covering over her eyes is so she can rest.

As with all babies, they are the most beatiful girls in the world. I used to work at the Naval hospital in Portsmouth, VA, and loved spending time with the babies in the NICU. And the people who work in NICUs, like all children's hospitals, are the best people in medicine.

Hang in there man, I've spent time in those places too, and I feel your pain. Just keep pryaing and smiling for the wife. She need to see your smile, and you holding her hand.

[morphius]

I'll keep them in my prayers Hamas, they are beautiful little girls.

[NaptownChief]

Glad to see things are looking more positive....as I mentioned yesterday I had a good feeling and still do about all working out well for you all.

BTW, I was a little supprised the girls skin color is white. :D

[Goldmember]

Hope it all goes well for you and your family

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Done and done again. So sorry to hear that.

[Fritz88]

They are beautiful.

Things do look improved and promising. Very good.

[ChiTown]

Our prayers to you and your little girls. May God look over and protect them.

Pat

[warrior]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[seclark]

prayers for your whole family. they are beautiful.
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[2112]

Thoughts and prayers Hamas. god bless you, your wife and your children.

[Delano]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270039_10100197654326150_20911406_46751709_8054874_n.jpg


This one is unbelievably touching. Keep strong 'Hamas'.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Today has been a good day. The doctors extubated Logan about four hours ago and she has tolerated it excellently. She still has nasal prongs helping her ventilation, but she's on room air concentration. She's peeing and pooping a lot, which is also great news.

Hailey has also done well today. The doctors moved her to an oscillating ventilator since her blood pressure improved, and that has greatly improved her condition. The doctors have taken her off of dopamine, which is a medicine used to increase blood pressure, and she has been able to manage it quite well.

For those of you asking, my wife has been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal. She's handled the emotional trauma with tremendous poise, which I think has been enhanced by the fact that she's a PICU nurse.

Thanks again for all the messages of support. They make a tremendous difference.

[bluehawkdoc]

Prayers for your family as I type this.

[mlyonsd]

Excellent news Hamas. Keep hanging in there. Thoughts your way.

[angelo]

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Ang

[HonestChieffan]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Today has been a good day. The doctors extubated Logan about four hours ago and she has tolerated it excellently. She still has nasal prongs helping her ventilation, but she's on room air concentration. She's peeing and pooping a lot, which is also great news.

Hailey has also done well today. The doctors moved her to an oscillating ventilator since her blood pressure improved, and that has greatly improved her condition. The doctors have taken her off of dopamine, which is a medicine used to increase blood pressure, and she has been able to manage it quite well.

For those of you asking, my wife has been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal. She's handled the emotional trauma with tremendous poise, which I think has been enhanced by the fact that she's a PICU nurse.

Thanks again for all the messages of support. They make a tremendous difference.

Prayers continue. Awesome news. And the picture , well the pictures tell it all. Be strong.

[wazu]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Today has been a good day. The doctors extubated Logan about four hours ago and she has tolerated it excellently. She still has nasal prongs helping her ventilation, but she's on room air concentration. She's peeing and pooping a lot, which is also great news.

Hailey has also done well today. The doctors moved her to an oscillating ventilator since her blood pressure improved, and that has greatly improved her condition. The doctors have taken her off of dopamine, which is a medicine used to increase blood pressure, and she has been able to manage it quite well.

For those of you asking, my wife has been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal. She's handled the emotional trauma with tremendous poise, which I think has been enhanced by the fact that she's a PICU nurse.

Thanks again for all the messages of support. They make a tremendous difference.

Glad to hear. My Mom has worked in the NICU at St. Luke's for nearly 40 years. The stories of perseverance and overcoming the most gut-wrenching challenges were always amazing to me, but even more so once I became a parent myself. Best stories were of the reunions that they had, where the kids came in years later bounding around where the nurses and doctors could see them healthy and thriving.

[Old Dog]

Thanks for the update and we (speaking for my family, not for anyone else on the board) will certainly keep your family in our prayers.

[Delaney37]

Good to hear some good new...continued prayers and thoughts for you and your family Hamas

[jsmax]

Thoughts and prayers your way Hamas.

I can also say that I am the proud father of a Daughter born at 24weeks (1lb 5oz) and spent many a days at the NICU. Your pictures look stunningly familiar. The doctors and nurses at most NICU's are the best there is. As my daughter turns 20 in 2 weeks, I can also say that while early days were tough, she is now a normal 20yr old girl.

[cdcox]

Fantastic news! Been thinking about you guys all day. Hope things continue to go well.

[milkman]

I never know how to respond to these type of threads, since I don't pray, and "sending good vibes" sounds so lame, but the news in the last update is good to hear.

Hope things continue to look good.

[Bowser]

Great news, Hamas. And great to hear that you and your wife are bearing this well. Once the girls are out of immediate danger, it will turn into a grind for them to get up to weight so they can go home. Hang in there.

You have twin daughters. How freaking cool is that?

[Fish]

Glad things are looking up. Hang in there.

[TrebMaxx]

More prayers sent.

[Buehler445]

My God.

You have my prayers

[GloryDayz]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Today has been a good day. The doctors extubated Logan about four hours ago and she has tolerated it excellently. She still has nasal prongs helping her ventilation, but she's on room air concentration. She's peeing and pooping a lot, which is also great news.

Hailey has also done well today. The doctors moved her to an oscillating ventilator since her blood pressure improved, and that has greatly improved her condition. The doctors have taken her off of dopamine, which is a medicine used to increase blood pressure, and she has been able to manage it quite well.

For those of you asking, my wife has been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal. She's handled the emotional trauma with tremendous poise, which I think has been enhanced by the fact that she's a PICU nurse.

Thanks again for all the messages of support. They make a tremendous difference.

Keep the good news coming...

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Very glad to hear it. Be well.

[The Franchise]

That's awesome to hear.

[CaliforniaChief]

Hey Hamas, I've been out of town on vacation and unable to post. But I wanted to let you know that I'm praying for your little girls and your family. What a helpless feeling to be in...but it sounds like things are moving in the right direction and I'm sure you're in the best hands. Blessings to you and your family!!!!

[BigOlChiefsfan]

Best wishes - be well.

[doomy3]

Good news!

[patteeu]

Hope everything continues to improve.

Is this happening at the hospital where your wife works? Whether it's happening there or not, have you noticed that you're getting particularly attentive care from the nursing staff since they (I presume) know that your wife is one of them? In my experience, I've found that having a nurse with relevant knowledge in the family is a huge benefit when a close relative is in the hospital. I hope it's working to your advantage too.

[GloryDayz]

Hope for an update before I leave in the morning. Still praying, still wishing... And I think we all need to plan a tail-gate and celebrate your two beautiful girls... And your wife for that she's endured...

[Jenson71]

I regret not seeing this earlier and offering some support.

That first picture is particularly affecting. What a tremendous struggle that small bundle of life is facing. God be with her, and her sister, and you and your wife. Take comfort in knowing that you are surrounded by love from people who deeply care. You are not alone.

[MoreLemonPledge]

It breaks my heart to hear things like this about people's children.

I'm so glad things are looking better.

[GloryDayz]

Off to Dallas, but thinking about you and your family. Stay strong...

[Gonzo]

Glad to hear the little ones are improving, man. Congrats on two beautiful little girls.
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[Earthling]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours...

[Iowanian]

It's a long road, but things have a way of working out.

Good luck to you and your family. I know it's challenging just being there day in and day out.


Saturday, I spent 5hrs with my Niece swimming with my kids at our cabin. She was around 1lb when she was born around the same timeframe as yours.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Milestone wise, Mom got to hold Logan for the first time today. Logan has moved to an Isolette, which is a really big improvement. She is going to transition from nasal prongs to a nasal canula today, and she's getting small amounts of milk through her feeding tube.

Hailey is also improving. She is peeing a lot, which she desperately needed to get the excess amount of fluids out of her body. Last night we changed a diaper that had eight times the pee of her first one, and she's putting out volumes far above what they were optimistically hoping without the need of potentially dangerous diuretics. She just started her first milk feeding.

They did another head ultrasound today and noticed no bleeding or evidence of bleeds in either of their brains, which is good news, but not necessarily predictive of long-term clear sailing.

Hailey should slowly transition off the oscillator today, and the doctors are slowly weaning her off of morphine, so she's waking up. I got to read a story to her this morning.

My wife should be discharged this afternoon, which they say can be quite difficult. Hopefully the transition isn't too tough on her, but she's been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal, so I'm optimistic that she'll be able to handle it.

[jAZ]

Wow, just caught this story today. I guess I'm glad I did, given the early uncertainty and the recent good news. We had our son 5 weeks preemie, and my wife was 10 weeks preemie back in the 70's. It's rough, but sounds like you are both able to handle the experience well. Definitely have my thoughts going your way.

[The Franchise]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Milestone wise, Mom got to hold Logan for the first time today. Logan has moved to an Isolette, which is a really big improvement. She is going to transition from nasal prongs to a nasal canula today, and she's getting small amounts of milk through her feeding tube.

Hailey is also improving. She is peeing a lot, which she desperately needed to get the excess amount of fluids out of her body. Last night we changed a diaper that had eight times the pee of her first one, and she's putting out volumes far above what they were optimistically hoping without the need of potentially dangerous diuretics. She just started her first milk feeding.

They did another head ultrasound today and noticed no bleeding or evidence of bleeds in either of their brains, which is good news, but not necessarily predictive of long-term clear sailing.

Hailey should slowly transition off the oscillator today, and the doctors are slowly weaning her off of morphine, so she's waking up. I got to read a story to her this morning.

My wife should be discharged this afternoon, which they say can be quite difficult. Hopefully the transition isn't too tough on her, but she's been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal, so I'm optimistic that she'll be able to handle it.

Damn dust in my eyes.

[Hydrae]

Thanks for the update! Sounds like things are progressing well. Will continue to pray for all involved and these improvements continue every day!

[seclark]

My wife should be discharged this afternoon, which they say can be quite difficult. Hopefully the transition isn't too tough on her, but she's been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal, so I'm optimistic that she'll be able to handle it.

it has to be very stressful for a mother to be separated from her newborn. our twins were born premature, and at once were put on an ambulance and taken to another hospital w/better facilities for them. my wife didn't even get to hold them first. she was nuts.

again, hj...prayers sent for you all.
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[the Talking Can]

glad to hear the improving news

[Old Dog]

Damn dust in my eyes.

Yeah, I guess my allergies must have acted up at that line too.

Thank You for the update Hamas. Continued prayers and good wishes for Hailey, Logan, the Mrs, and yourself.

[Bweb]

I have lurked on this board for years, without much posting....but this thread has brought me out...your beautiful family is very much in our thoughts and prayers!

[FishingRod]

No sure where I’m at on the Good Karma scale but whatever I have and my good thought go your way.

[RedNFeisty]

Prayers that God holds your precious Angels in his arms and pulls them through this, also wrapping you and the Misses in peace and serenity.

[kepp]

Great to hear news of the improvements! I think I'm going to take more time than usual in reading to my daughters tonight at bedtime.

[kysirsoze]

Awesome news. *says another prayer*

[Dunit35]

Just started reading a few pages. Congrats on the twins and its great to hear about all the improvements. The dunit family sends their blessings and prayers.

[BIG_DADDY]

Having been down a similar road lately I truly feel for you. Prayers have been sent I wish the best for you and your family.

[Lumpy]

My heart goes out to you, mom, and your little girls! All of you will be in my thoughts!

[Sandyskc]

Thanks for the updates. I'm so glad they are doing well. We will continue to pray for you and your family.

[BossChief]

Damn dust in my eyes.

No kidding.

Its great to hear things keep making turns in the right direction!

[GloryDayz]

In a conference, but had to check in. Glad to hear things are progressing well. Keep holding her hand....

[ct]

Keeping your whole family in my prayers Hamas, God Bless!!

[MOhillbilly]

Good thoughts to you and yours, Ese.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Just wanted to give you all another update.

Milestone wise, Mom got to hold Logan for the first time today. Logan has moved to an Isolette, which is a really big improvement. She is going to transition from nasal prongs to a nasal canula today, and she's getting small amounts of milk through her feeding tube.

Hailey is also improving. She is peeing a lot, which she desperately needed to get the excess amount of fluids out of her body. Last night we changed a diaper that had eight times the pee of her first one, and she's putting out volumes far above what they were optimistically hoping without the need of potentially dangerous diuretics. She just started her first milk feeding.

They did another head ultrasound today and noticed no bleeding or evidence of bleeds in either of their brains, which is good news, but not necessarily predictive of long-term clear sailing.

Hailey should slowly transition off the oscillator today, and the doctors are slowly weaning her off of morphine, so she's waking up. I got to read a story to her this morning.

My wife should be discharged this afternoon, which they say can be quite difficult. Hopefully the transition isn't too tough on her, but she's been tremendous throughout this entire ordeal, so I'm optimistic that she'll be able to handle it.

Awesome! Thank you for updating this as you can. I know I'm not the only one around here thinking about you guys multiple times throughout the day. Be well.

[TrebMaxx]

Awesome! Thank you for updating this as you can. I know I'm not the only one around here thinking about you guys multiple times throughout the day. Be well.

This!

Glad things are on the upside.

[|Zach|]

Hammas' kids are fighters.

Deal with it.

[Phobia]

A little over 8 years ago I posted a picture on this very site of a tiny little girl whose legs about the size of my fingers. I could easily slid my wedding band over her foot and up onto her thigh. She didn't have near the medical issues your girls have but she was about their size. She's now 8 and a picture of perfect health. I trust you'll share pictures of your girls in 8 years just as I have.

[Radar Chief]

Any improvement is good news. :thumb:

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Some more good news today. They took Logan off of her ventilator yesterday, now she just has a nasal canula in, and the oxygen she is getting is room air concentration, down from 40% yesterday. We both get to hold her daily, and she tolerates it very well. It's amazing how small, but resilient she is, and even though she gets really upset when they move her, she falls asleep almost the instant we put her on our chests. It's truly a wonderful feeling.

Hailey has had a great day today. They moved her from an oscillating ventilator to a traditional vent, and the settings are lower than they've ever been. Her left lung looks much clearer, and they put in a PICC line, which means that they should be able to take out her umbilical lines in the next day or two. If things continue to progress, she should be extubated tomorrow or the next day, then we can begin to hold her.

About two days after birth she had so much swelling that her skin on her abdomen was starting to split. Apparently, this is due to the amount of blood volume she needed and the salt content of blood. Nevertheless, she's been peeing like crazy, and as she has done so, her edema has reduced greatly, and now she is starting to look a lot more like her little sister.

The steady, incremental progress has been very reassuring, even if we have a very long journey ahead of us. Thanks again for all the support.

[seclark]

Some more good news today. They took Logan off of her ventilator yesterday, now she just has a nasal canula in, and the oxygen she is getting is room air concentration, down from 40% yesterday. We both get to hold her daily, and she tolerates it very well. It's amazing how small, but resilient she is, and even though she gets really upset when they move her, she falls asleep almost the instant we put her on our chests. It's truly a wonderful feeling.

Hailey has had a great day today. They moved her from an oscillating ventilator to a traditional vent, and the settings are lower than they've ever been. Her left lung looks much clearer, and they put in a PICC line, which means that they should be able to take out her umbilical lines in the next day or two. If things continue to progress, she should be extubated tomorrow or the next day, then we can begin to hold her.

About two days after birth she had so much swelling that her skin on her abdomen was starting to split. Apparently, this is due to the amount of blood volume she needed and the salt content of blood. Nevertheless, she's been peeing like crazy, and as she has done so, her edema has reduced greatly, and now she is starting to look a lot more like her little sister.

The steady, incremental progress has been very reassuring, even if we have a very long journey ahead of us. Thanks again for all the support.

sounds great. i'm happy for you all.
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['Hamas' Jenkins]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

[OnTheWarpath15]

Awesome news, man.

[kepp]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

I'm gonna have to delete the chest hair from memory, but apart from that, it's a beautiful, touching picture. Still praying for them...

[NewChief]

Some more good news today. They took Logan off of her ventilator yesterday, now she just has a nasal canula in, and the oxygen she is getting is room air concentration, down from 40% yesterday. We both get to hold her daily, and she tolerates it very well. It's amazing how small, but resilient she is, and even though she gets really upset when they move her, she falls asleep almost the instant we put her on our chests. It's truly a wonderful feeling.

Hailey has had a great day today. They moved her from an oscillating ventilator to a traditional vent, and the settings are lower than they've ever been. Her left lung looks much clearer, and they put in a PICC line, which means that they should be able to take out her umbilical lines in the next day or two. If things continue to progress, she should be extubated tomorrow or the next day, then we can begin to hold her.

About two days after birth she had so much swelling that her skin on her abdomen was starting to split. Apparently, this is due to the amount of blood volume she needed and the salt content of blood. Nevertheless, she's been peeing like crazy, and as she has done so, her edema has reduced greatly, and now she is starting to look a lot more like her little sister.

The steady, incremental progress has been very reassuring, even if we have a very long journey ahead of us. Thanks again for all the support.

It is CRAZY how resilient babies are now with modern medicine. They're like freaking Wolverine. That might be a good nickname for Logan when she gets older. ;)

[SAUTO]

Some more good news today. They took Logan off of her ventilator yesterday, now she just has a nasal canula in, and the oxygen she is getting is room air concentration, down from 40% yesterday. We both get to hold her daily, and she tolerates it very well. It's amazing how small, but resilient she is, and even though she gets really upset when they move her, she falls asleep almost the instant we put her on our chests. It's truly a wonderful feeling.

Hailey has had a great day today. They moved her from an oscillating ventilator to a traditional vent, and the settings are lower than they've ever been. Her left lung looks much clearer, and they put in a PICC line, which means that they should be able to take out her umbilical lines in the next day or two. If things continue to progress, she should be extubated tomorrow or the next day, then we can begin to hold her.

About two days after birth she had so much swelling that her skin on her abdomen was starting to split. Apparently, this is due to the amount of blood volume she needed and the salt content of blood. Nevertheless, she's been peeing like crazy, and as she has done so, her edema has reduced greatly, and now she is starting to look a lot more like her little sister.

The steady, incremental progress has been very reassuring, even if we have a very long journey ahead of us. Thanks again for all the support.

good to hear, will keep the prayers coming

[milkman]

Good news.

I hope that you will be someday posting those pictures of healthy, happy 7 year olds as Phil did with his 7 year old.

[LiveSteam]

Awesome Mr. Jenkins. Just Awesome.

[The Franchise]

Awesome news man.

I hope your both getting some rest when you can.

[Predarat]

Awesome, glad they are improving so much! Great news!

[ModSocks]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

HA!

Fucking Awesome man! I'm happy for you, I really am. That is great! Almost brings a tear to my eye.....sniffle /man up Detoxing...

[wazu]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

Congrats. What a moment.

[Donger]

I'm so glad that your girls are fighters, Hamas. Continued good thoughts for you, your wife and your beautiful girls.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

why are you always holding something in your pictures? eh fuck it... that's just awesome.

[Fat Elvis]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

Your world has permanantly changed for the better.

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm so happy for you. What a great picture.

[DanT]

Your beautiful family are in my prayers, Hamas!

[patteeu]

Glad to hear about the progress. Keep it coming.

[Fritz88]

Lovely news. Holding your new born is the greatest feeling, they say.

I am confident they will be fine.
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[Mr. Flopnuts]

Great news. Great picture.

[Hydrae]

Your world has permanantly changed for the better.

This times infinity. Those without kids truely cannot understand the wonder of children and the terrifying, wonderful impact it has on your life.

Great to hear things are going well, will keep you guys in my prayers for a while still.

[bevischief]

Glad to hear they are doing well.

[RedNFeisty]

Wonderful news, so happy for you and mom, that the girls are fighters!

[Old Dog]

Thank You for the continued updates Hamas. Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and Prayers.

[luv]

So great to hear continued good news! Get some rest. I will continue praying as well.

Oh, and I love Logan's little hat!

[Frazod]

Glad things are looking up. :thumb:

[GloryDayz]

Best news i've heard today... Now, we might need to go "40 year-old virgin" on the chest hair at the tailgate!!

[the Talking Can]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

I bet she's thinking, "my daddy needs some manscaping..."


great news...strong kids

[Bewbies]

Here's a picture of me holding her for the first time (Tom Selleck Alert):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282556_10150336271334155_512479154_9919898_2322328_n.jpg

That is great. So happy for you!

[vailpass]

So tiny and precious.

[kcxiv]

Wish you and yours all the best Hamas

[bevischief]

Hope the good news continues. The prayers continue. I hope they are the good luck charms we need this year.

[WilliamTheIrish]

It's nice to be able to exhale.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I'm so glad to hear things are looking up, man.

[dirk digler]

Great new Hamas. I will keep you and your new family in my thoughts and prayers.

[Brianfo]

Great news and happy for you. I have twins as well. Get ready for your life to change dramatically. It is a life changing moment. Glad things have calmed down for you.

[GloryDayz]

:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

['Hamas' Jenkins]

The girls continue to progress, which is great. Unfortunately, we are having a go-around with our insurance company because we just found out yesterday that they don't want to cover one of Hailey's treatments that they used to limit her respiratory acidosis and pulmonary hypertension because it is "experimental" for babies of her gestational age, even though the respiratory therapists, doctors, and nurses in the unit tell me that it is a standard course of care.

An unnecessary headache, no doubt.

[CaliforniaChief]

The girls continue to progress, which is great. Unfortunately, we are having a go-around with our insurance company because we just found out yesterday that they don't want to cover one of Hailey's treatments that they used to limit her respiratory acidosis and pulmonary hypertension because it is "experimental" for babies of her gestational age, even though the respiratory therapists, doctors, and nurses in the unit tell me that it is a standard course of care.

An unnecessary headache, no doubt.

So glad to hear of the progress, Hamas!!! The insurance stuff will work itself out. Stay focused on your family and I'll be praying about the other stuff, for what it's worth.

[patteeu]

The girls continue to progress, which is great. Unfortunately, we are having a go-around with our insurance company because we just found out yesterday that they don't want to cover one of Hailey's treatments that they used to limit her respiratory acidosis and pulmonary hypertension because it is "experimental" for babies of her gestational age, even though the respiratory therapists, doctors, and nurses in the unit tell me that it is a standard course of care.

An unnecessary headache, no doubt.

Are they covered by your wife's insurance at her hospital? If so, does her hospital self-insure? (Or for that matter, if they're covered by your insurance does your institution self-insure?) If they do, talk to the HR people and see if they can fix this for you.

[Buehler445]

The girls continue to progress, which is great. Unfortunately, we are having a go-around with our insurance company because we just found out yesterday that they don't want to cover one of Hailey's treatments that they used to limit her respiratory acidosis and pulmonary hypertension because it is "experimental" for babies of her gestational age, even though the respiratory therapists, doctors, and nurses in the unit tell me that it is a standard course of care.

An unnecessary headache, no doubt.

Insurance is a PIA. Keep putting pressure on them though, sometimes they can change their tune.

The good news is the girls are doing better. That's what's important.

[GloryDayz]

Awesome news about the girls. As for the insurance folks, just keep fighting. They're just trying to save coin and increase their HUGE profits. As we've found with our son's surgeries, they fight for a while, then they pay. If not, they hospital will often write it off. I know Children's Mercy often leads the fight for us (they're used to it), and they DO know how to fight. Just worry about the girls, all three of them...

['Hamas' Jenkins]

More good news: they extubated Hailey today, and rather than moving her to nasal prongs and staying on the vent, they moved her directly to a nasal cannula on oxygen, same as her sister. She's made tremendous progress the last week, and since she's no longer on a vent, we got to hear her cry, a very tiny one, albeit, for the first time today.

:)

[CaliforniaChief]

More good news: they extubated Hailey today, and rather than moving her to nasal prongs and staying on the vent, they moved her directly to a nasal cannula on oxygen, same as her sister. She's made tremendous progress the last week, and since she's no longer on a vent, we got to hear her cry, a very tiny one, albeit, for the first time today.

:)

:clap:

[Mr. Flopnuts]

The girls continue to progress, which is great. Unfortunately, we are having a go-around with our insurance company because we just found out yesterday that they don't want to cover one of Hailey's treatments that they used to limit her respiratory acidosis and pulmonary hypertension because it is "experimental" for babies of her gestational age, even though the respiratory therapists, doctors, and nurses in the unit tell me that it is a standard course of care.

An unnecessary headache, no doubt.

Fucking cocksuckers. I hope it works itself out.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

More good news: they extubated Hailey today, and rather than moving her to nasal prongs and staying on the vent, they moved her directly to a nasal cannula on oxygen, same as her sister. She's made tremendous progress the last week, and since she's no longer on a vent, we got to hear her cry, a very tiny one, albeit, for the first time today.

:)

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[Mr. Plow]

More good news: they extubated Hailey today, and rather than moving her to nasal prongs and staying on the vent, they moved her directly to a nasal cannula on oxygen, same as her sister. She's made tremendous progress the last week, and since she's no longer on a vent, we got to hear her cry, a very tiny one, albeit, for the first time today.

:)


Awesome man! :clap:

[ChiefaRoo]

More good news: they extubated Hailey today, and rather than moving her to nasal prongs and staying on the vent, they moved her directly to a nasal cannula on oxygen, same as her sister. She's made tremendous progress the last week, and since she's no longer on a vent, we got to hear her cry, a very tiny one, albeit, for the first time today.

:)

Very cool. God bless.