Chuplicates: 3-4

Penny - 1580 g (3 lbs 7.7 oz...I'd say that rounds to 8...which is 1/2 lb) Lydia - still getting bigger

Today has been pretty quiet for both girls. Lydia has slept most of the day, which to me means she's probably growing...big surprise! Penelope was awake the whole time I was visiting with her this morning, which to me means that she's becoming more aware of the world around her. It was really sweet to get some eye to eye contact time again. She's been having trouble with reflux (just like Lydia did) so she's now on Reglan for that. It seems to be helping so far. Her nurse said she's had significantly fewer desats since starting it. She's also been cleared of any fear of infection for now. None of her labs came back as anything other than normal, so we're taking a huge sigh of relief! Praise the Lord for uninfected babies!

Jonathan had to go back on the road yesterday morning and is playing a show...probably as I type! With as long as his hair has gotten, it ought to be a pretty great show! It adds a completely new element to this whole parenthood thing to add work back in. It was really hard for him to leave yesterday, and a bit more tiring last night for mom and I as we only had the 2 of us to take turns....and it didn't split evenly last night. We'll figure out a new balance just in time for Penny to come home and add yet another totally welcome and different element of her own. He'll be home tomorrow evening and then has to leave on the 19th for about 7 weeks. That is something I think no one is looking forward to. Except for maybe those die hard Jonathan Chu fans out there who miss him at the shows. The thing is, there is not a doubt in my mind, heart, soul...anywhere...that Jonathan has been blessed with a job that allows him to use his greatest talents for the greatest good. God has put him where he is. And God knew that we would be having premature twins right before a 7 week tour. So God's not surprised, or bummed, or worried about how we're gonna make it. I mentioned to my mom the other day that when I envisioned having children with Jonathan traveling, I pictured this. One sweet baby to hang out with and feed with hours of naps during the day...piece of cake! But I would have been able to do that "in my own strength"..and that is not in my best interest. God made sure that we would have a situation that we could only make it through if we trust Him with every step. So here we go. Taking the next step.

Speaking of God's provision...hehe...our freezer is getting empty again...and there are many of you who have already brought food so this is not to you, but if you're one of the many other people who said that they would like to bring food when we started needing it again....that time has come! We're still using the Care Calendar to organize it all. I'll put the information just below here. Thank you so much for being willing to help us in this way...it's unbelievably humbling to see the hands of God serving us through our friends and family. One little note about bringing food...and I know this is what you've all been waiting to hear. Naturally, if you're coming into the house with food, there will be a baby here. And we would LOVE for you to see her and tell us how beautiful she is (even though we already know). There are just a few rules we have to set in place to protect her and Penelope.

if you think there's any chance you could be bringing any type of illness in with you....we'll meet you outside, not hug you, and show you the baby through the window :)
if you are ungermed to the best of your knowledge, there will be some specific hand washing and things we'll ask you to do
you won't be able to hold the baby..I know..that's sad...but you can stare lovingly at her and tell us how beautiful she is

I think that's the gist of it. Please know that it kills me not to just say...everybody come over and hold my baby! she's awesome!...but in the interest of her protection, we can't.

now..Specific Prayer