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John Godwin Says Twin Granddaughters Are Improving in NICU After Early Birth

Family says the premature newborns are improving in the NICU following a preeclampsia-related early delivery.

Overview

  • Johanna gave birth in mid-December to twins Cassandra and Isabella, who remain hospitalized for monitoring.
  • Both infants have been weaned off CPAP, feeding tubes, and light blankets, with steady gains noted by their mother.
  • Godwin said Johanna developed preeclampsia with a reported blood pressure of 160/105, prompting hospitalization and an early delivery.
  • He added that Johanna received magnesium treatment and could not hold the babies for about a day and a half before recovering.
  • Updates came from Godwin on the Duck Call Room podcast and from Johanna’s Dec. 28–29 Facebook posts, with the family hopeful for discharge soon.