Avery update

The goal for the last couple of days has been to start to put a little pressure into Avery's lungs to try to help them open up. They are starting really slowly as to not cause anymore damage so this will be a very slow process. They have administered Surfactant (a protein that your body makes which helps your lungs to function properly) which will hopefully help the lungs to function once they are open. Many premature babies are born without Surfactant. Avery is in need of it because her lungs were so incredibly damaged that her body no longer has it nor is it producing it. We hope that her lungs will open and that the Surfactant helps them to function as they should. There is no doubt that she is a fighter. We pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to comfort and protect her little body. We love her so much.

We continue to be grateful to all those who have done so much to help us during this time. We truly feel blessed to have so many friends who care and love us. We are also grateful for our families and for the strength that we draw from them.