Can I ask for your prayers?

[MissKim]

You may remember me posting here about a problem I had with gifts for my husband's brothers twins. Momma had an extremely difficult pregnancy (lost weight while the babies were gaining, had some autoimmune thing attacking her legs, lost her hearing), but they were finally born on New Years Eve via c-section. One of the twins, McCoy, 5+ pounds, and little Ryder was only 3 pounds. Ryder got moved up to where we live to be put in the NICU. He's now in a special care unit, which while still constantly monitored, give the family their own room. He's really doing well. Started drinking from a bottle yesterday and his temp is starting to regulate. He's a fighter.

Mom is not doing as well. Sunday she was released from her local hospital and came straight up to see her little guy (the other baby had been with her). When she arrived, my BIL immediately knew something wasn't right. They took her straight to the ER, and while there, she suffered back to back seizures and they had to put her on a ventilator and sedate her to get them to stop. She's now in Surgical ICU, but came off the vent yesterday. For most of the day, she was still unconscious, but towards the end of the day, she started to respond a little. She remembered her mom and brother, but not my BIL. She responded to her daughter's name (they have a 17 month old) but didn't seem to be aware she'd even been pregnant with the boys. However, my BIL was telling her cousin this last night and momma said, "Did the boys come early?" So there's lots of hope. They still have no idea what caused it, although they have a lot they've ruled out.

My husband's sisters and I have been taking turns taking care of little McCoy. Momma's family very rightfully wants to be with mom, and McCoy has been lucky enough to be given an empty hospital room so that he can be near his brother and momma (although he is not a patient). I spent most of Sunday evening/night and all day yesterday up helping out. I'm back on duty Wednesday night. Not sure how things are going now or will go today, but maybe I won't be needed. I'd be sad that I don't get my snuggle time, but I'd be so happy for momma. We are very conscious that we are the ones spending time with her newborn, and not her.

Thank you for reading this book. If you could keep the little guys and their parents in your thoughts and prayers, it would be much appreciated.

[mariewilcox]

I will send up positive thougths for your family - I hope that everything turns out okay.

[emmasmommy]

oh
most definitely kim!

[litabells]

Oh my goodness. You are all in my thought!

[Teresa]

Wow. Will be thinking of all of you..I can't even imagine. Praying for healing and recovery for mom and her 3 little ones. Your family is amazing for stepping in like this. Sending lots of strength and positive thoughts!

[sprauncey1]

Oh yes praying for you all!

[*Celeste*]

sending positive thoughts and prayers!

[kresta]

Oh my goodness, definitely praying.

[pomi]

Praying here, too!

[nietis]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers...

xoxo

[HeatherKS]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry. Lots of love and prayers coming for everyone. I hope they can figure out what's going on quickly so mom can be with her babies.

[crecia27]

I'm saying a prayer for a fast and full recovery!

[ayaandjudah]

goodness, I am thinking of all of them and hoping and praying for a quick recovery for all.

[Melissa Bennett]

Oh my gosh, that is scary. Sending lots of prayers.

[ColleenSwerb]

Oh Kim, I am so so sorry. I will keep everyone in my prayers. They are so lucky to have so many close to help out. What a blessing!

[heathergw]

definitely lifting them up in my prayers

[kscwgirl]

You're all in my thoughts Kim!!!

[Giseli Freitas]

Oh, I'm definitely praying for her full recovery, for the twins and for all the family.

[mlrw70]

Lots of prayers for all of you family! ((Hugs)) to all of you!