New Developments...

So with a preemie as I'm sure many of you are aware, there are often set backs and new developments. Little TJ has had to undergo two blood transfusions since Sunday. From what I understand, his bones are so little they can not produce enough blood.

In addition, they have found there to be too much cerebral fluid on TJ's brain... very, very serious issue. At this point the family was told it is a waiting game... meaning they will not try to relieve the pressure by draining off part of the fluid. Apparently the infant brain does most of its maturing from the 26th week of gestation on... His little brain got shorted by a good 7 1/2 weeks if you consider 38 weeks full gestation. If things do not improve the fluid on his brain can lead to brain damage and ultimately cerebral palsy. We would appreciate if you would continue to keep Jade, Tim & Timothy James "TJ" Ranagan in your prayers. Please pray for the Doctors to have full clarity of mind and to be drawn to the proper course of action.

We love you and appreciate all the support we have received to date. We know that we can count on our extended family in times like these.

The Jade & TJ Story...

Go to Jades Blog to see "The Jade and TJ Story"! Oh, and a whole bunch of super sweet pics of little TJ and Miss Jade.

Miss Jade & TJ Update...

I borrowed this picture from my sister's blog...

Woo Who!!! Jade's platelet count was up to 96 this morning. They were finally able to remove the epidural and she should be able to go home this evening after another round of antibiotics that they will start around 3 p.m. So good news all around.

This is just another testament to the power of prayer. We are so blessed to know that through our Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ all things are made possible. Once again, thank you, thank you to all who prayed on our family's behalf. We love and appreciate each and everyone of you.

To the best of my knowledge, Little "TJ" will still be in the NICU for 30-45 days from his delivery... So Jade will still be spending most of her time at the hospital... she should hopefully be able to rest better at home tho.... I will let you know as we receive more information.

We Need Your Prayers!!!

If you have seen Misty's blog, you already know some of the story. My niece, Jade Ellison Ranagan, went into the hospital on Sunday/Monday morning and delivered little Timothy "TJ" James Ranagan at 30 1/2 weeks due to Preeclampsia/H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome on 10/15/08 at 10:25 p.m. Believe it or not little TJ is doing very well, tho very small at 3 lbs 13 oz & 16 inches... he is off the respirator, IV and feeding tube... they are giving him oxygen through a c-pap machine to allow him to expend less energy... so pretty much he is doing great under the circumstances, but is by no means out of the woods.

However Miss Jade is seriously ill... after delivery her platelet count was at 61 with a very elevated liver enzyme, then her platelet count went to 65, then 85... we were joyfully thinking things were heading in the right direction, then yesterday Jade developed a fever, her blood pressure continued to rise, her platelets fell to 36 and her liver enzymes already dangerously high, quadrupled. Needless to say, she is seriously ill and in need of prayers on hers, TJ's and her family's behalf.

Our family has organized a family fast for tomorrow, Friday - Sept. 19th and would appreciate all prayers and fasting on their behalf.

Thank you in advance for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers that have been extended to our family.

All my love,
Kimberly

Click on the link if you would like to know more about Preeclampsia/H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome and find out ways you might be able to help.

Just a few more Jadie shots...

Forgot to add these additional shots of Jade and Tim's Wedding. I love my silly, wonderful, marvelous, stupendous, super good looking family. Oh, did I forget to mention how incredibly modest and humble they are also.... he he he. Our crazy, long, sleepless four days in Utah. Oh... check out Jade's fake cake in the center shot... all the little boys wanted to know... when are you gonna cut that cake? Next thing I know... someone took a bite out of it... boy weren't they surprised when they got a mouth full of fondant and Styrofoam... he he he.

Here are a few shots of the mountains and the wind machines, oh and the crazy flame in the sky. Pretty much other than these, it was flat, flat, flat... and dark... and did I say... really, really long... but... Gid was super and the rest of the babies didn't complain too much either.

Jadie and Her Posse...

Made it back from our marathon Utah trip.
Loved this shot... Jade is a nut and so is her posse.
I thought this was such a sweet picture.
I sure love these girls and of course my Gid too!