Well, we're still here in PICU! Just when we thought we were on the home stretch, we hit a small bump in the road. Last Thursday Kadyn developed a fever which meant they had to stop her feeds while tests were run to see if she had an infection brewing somewhere in her tiny body. Thankfully, our prayers were answered when no infection was found and her temperature returned to normal. Though she's still on precautionary antibiotics the doctor assumes it was just a virus or bug of some kind.

Saturday they started over with her feedings which they are giving her slowly and continuously through her NG tube, increasing the amount in very small increments each day. Though she had a couple of rough days getting back on track, for the most part she is doing well now! She is also taking enzymes to help her digestion and they are given to her periodically in a small amount of applesauce which she seems to like! No doubt she's telling her brother "na-na-na-na-boo-boo" because she's getting solid food before him!

Katie and Ryan are doing remarkably well despite the periodical setbacks. Katie is spending every day at the hospital rocking, soothing and loving her sweet baby Kadyn and her "perfect" Koy as well, who spends most days with them at the hospital. There is no place she would rather be and feels blessed to be able to have so much one-on-one time with her brand new bundles. Ryan keeps the home fires burning and is working each day to "bring home the bacon" for his new family. We continue to be amazed by their strength, energy, and positive attitude while they wait as patiently as possible for the day they can bring their baby home.

Please be reassured that The Carroll family is in wonderful hands. God sure did know what he was doing when He blessed them with the gift of twins. Katie and Ryan’s love has multiplied, as have their patience, endurance and faith. When you are in their presence you will see their uplifted spirit, overpowering positivity and the overwhelming joy that exudes from them as a result of the amazing blessing God placed in their lives April 17th. So please save the pouty lips or the tears of sadness you may feel, because that is not where they are nor do they want to be.

Doctor Ford and the ICU nurses have been incredible, and while there is no date set yet for Kadyn's homecoming, we're taking it day by day and are content that she's getting the best possible care. We know that God's hand continues to hold our family and that it has been your prayers and support that have been lifting us up through this time. We are so grateful to all of you!


“Trials are not enemies of faith, but are opportunities to prove God’s faithfulness.”