Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Getting closer to coming home

There is finally talk from the doctors for both girls about letting them come home. In fact, Haley is scheduled to come home tomorrow (2/17). She will be coming home on oxygen and medication to help control the pulmonary hypertension. She is tolerating her feeds well and is continuing to grow. She is an active little girl and likes to wiggle and move around a lot. During our visit with her today, she was so wiggly and then finally she fell asleep in my arms. She looked so peaceful. She didn't even wake up when I put her back in her crib. Haley is such a lovable little girl and just so darn cute.

Haley sleeping away



Rachel was also a sleepy one today. When we visited with her she was wide awake, but after I held her she got so comfortable and fell asleep. It was hard to put her back in bed as we love to hold her. Rachel is doing well and has hit the 10 pound mark. Her doctors are thinking that she possibly could make it home at the very end of February or early March, what a day that will be for Thomas and I.

Rachel snoozing in my arms



Both Rachel and Haley have been taken care of by so many wonderful doctors and Nurses. We will miss them dearly when the girls come home as we have come to know some of them so well. We will be forever grateful for their hard work and loving care.
Posted by

18 comments:

  1. Crystal WilliamsFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    aww so cute how wonderful that they both will be home soon!

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    So glad to hear that your family will be at home, whole, relatively soon!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ChristyFebruary 17, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    What a wonderful blessing!! Continued prayers for homecomings and health.

    ReplyDelete
  4. twinsplus3February 17, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    what wonderful news !! the girls are both looking SO cute !! kindest throughts...

    ReplyDelete
  5. gramFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Those adorable girls, no wonder you want to hold them..

    so glad Haley will be coming home again and so excited for Rachel too... Joyous news.

    love and blessings,
    Erma, Midvale Utah

    ReplyDelete
  6. JenFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Oh my goodness, that is wonderful news. I cannot count the times in a day that thoughts of your family creep into my mind. You're in our prayers. Congratulations on such a remarkable family!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. shelFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    What wonderful news for 2 precious baby girls.
    Thanks for the updates.

    ReplyDelete
  8. KatieFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    They are both little angels.

    Does Hayley always have to wear those glasses? I've always wondered how they find the right prescription for a baby. How do they know it doesn't hurt their eyes if it is too strong? I'm just curious. I think it is amazing that they can make glasses that tiny!

    ReplyDelete
  9. SarahFebruary 17, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    I am praying you will all be together as a family as soon as it is possible! I love reading about your adventures through the NICU and how strong you and your two sweet girls are. It's a long hard journey and you are so strong and faithful! You have beautiful testimonies.

    ReplyDelete
  10. CP MomFebruary 17, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    I also wondered how they can tell if the eye prescription is right for babies. I know that the doctor ordered my son's glasses too strong. We discovered this because he kept pulling them off. He was small to when he first wore them. If she is not pulling at the glasses to get them off, then the glasses are probably just right. They are cute!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. BRIDAL SHOWER SUNDAY JULY 20, 2008February 17, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    She looks so peaceful and content laying there.

    ReplyDelete
  12. katie mcpheeFebruary 17, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    thats wonderful news! they have gotten so big! its great. :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. DebbiFebruary 17, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Love the pics..always do.
    And the news that BOTH...Yay..BOTH may be coming home soon.
    ::::Doing the happy dance :::::
    They are both getting so big too !!!
    I was wondering the same thing about the glasses. :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. MicheleFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    So glad you got a chance to get away this past week. Was excited to hear that both babies will be home in no time. Sending constant prayers your way and can't wait to read the next update stating one or both babies are home! Hang in there the time is coming!!

    (((Hugs)))
    Love,
    Michele Wallace

    ReplyDelete
  15. SuSuFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    That is grand news that the girls will soon be home together; just outstanding news!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Mommato4miraclesFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Rejoicing iwth you on the impending home coming of your beautiful girls!!! Oooh I just want to kiss those cheeks:-)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Mom 2 sixFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Glad things are moving in the right direction. They are so precious !

    ReplyDelete
  18. UnknownFebruary 20, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Congratulations thats all great news!!! I also like how your blog background matches your carseat:)

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for the comments! We love to hear from you! If you prefer to not leave a comment on our blog you can email us at stanseljourney@gmail.com.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)