It's official Rachel Diane Stansel has come home finally. It has been a long journey with her in the hospital almost 7 months. We are so happy she is home. She had a great first night home. She even slept through the night. Rachel loves to just look around and see what is all around her. She seems to enjoy being at home. Well it is either she enjoys being home, or she is so excited to finally be out of the hospital. She continues to grow like a weed. She was weighed today at the pediatricians office. She is now 10lbs 14oz. She is becoming such a big girl. We love her so much.
Rachel ready to go home
Little Haley continues to hang strong at home. She also was weighed today at the pediatricians office, she is now 10lbs 3oz. She continues to have her days and nights mixed up, but we are working with her on that. Haley is so feisty, we always thought Rachel was the more feisty one, but Haley gives her a run for her money. We are so blessed to have Haley with us. She brings so much happiness to us. We love and cherish her as well.
We finally got a first family photo and photos of both girls together!
The girls getting to know each other
WHEWHOOOOOOOOo! Congratulations Amanda and Thomas! It's got to be one of the best days of your lives and I am SOO happy for you! Congratulations on your first night home together as a family! How wonderful! I can't stop cheering for you! Yay!!!
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Emily
www.eheizerphotography.blogspot.com
I have quietly followed your journey! I am beyond happy for you that your two precious girls are finally HOME where they belong! You two are some of the strongest people I have ever come across! I wish I had the honor to know you in person! My family and I will continue to pray for you and the girls! With much love, Sha
ReplyDeletehurray !!!!! we have been waiting for this post for SO SO SO LONG !!!
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lots of love, prayers and sweetest of thoughts, shirley, joshua, finn and francesca
Congratulations on having your precious girls home with you!! I don't know you but I have been following your blog for a while. They are so adorable in their matching outfits.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've been rooting for cute little Rachel since the
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special day this must be for the two of you, and I hope both girls get to
stay home and continue to thrive. I look forward to reading your posts well
into the future (I haven't missed any of them). All the best, Rachel in
Rome, Italy.
What wonderful miracles they are!
ReplyDeleteYou may be tired but you will have a blast!!!
A beautiful family! I am so glad to hear that the girls are both at home with their loving parents! I am sure you are enjoying every moment together.
ReplyDeleteMissy
Congratulations! How exciting to finally have your sweet girls right where they belong. I hope Haley lets you get some more sleep--maybe she'll learn to sleep better now that Rachel's home to show her how :)
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you need anything--I'm happy to help!
WOW! What a dream come true for your guys. I hope and pray the girls continue to thrive and grow up strong while home with you.
ReplyDeleteYour family looks so complete with Rachel hanging at home know with Haley and Mommy and Daddy. They are so precious and I just love those chubby cheeks. :) God Bless, Sherri
ReplyDeleteCongrats on bringing both girls home. This is such a exciting time. The girls are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYeah!! Everything is right in the world - the girls are home together!! You have such a sweet and beautiful family :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you always,
Christina McKinney
Well glad to hear they are both home and finally getting to meet one another! That is a blessing for sure. How nice that Rachel slept through the night - but don't expect that for long! LOL. Preemies take much longer to adapt to sleeping through the night.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again - they are both very sweet little girls.
Oh how wonderful! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh how wonderful. What a true miracle to have these beautiful girls. I have followed your story since the beginning.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind my asking, what are some of the challenges the girls are facing for the future. I know Haley has sight problems and hopefully that is all.
It is just so fascinating that the micro preemies born these days do so well.
PRAISE GOD!! I got a little teary eyed when I saw your "first" family photo!! I remember how special that was when my girls finally got home from the NICU and we could get that official first picture. Your little girls are so beautiful!! Good luck with the adjustment to home life!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've been following you for months and am so excited they are both home. Your testimony is an inspiration to many.
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!!!! You have such a beuatiful family! It is so wonderful that you have both of them home with you!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for your family. Praise God that you have both Rachel and Hailey at home now.
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy you have them both home. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHow great is that!!! so precious and dear... i'm surprised Haley pulled a switch-up and became a little fiesty, but maybe if she hadn't been, things would be different! i'm happy she got her fiesty up!!!
ReplyDeletei'm already looking down the road, i wonder who will be the leader and who the follower... no telling, maybe they will just work together delightfully.
They continue to bring much joy into lives everywhere..
Thanks for sharing this beautiful day with us!
lovies!
Erma, Midvale Utah
Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful! I'm glad to hear they're home at last.
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome news to have them both home together! Now the real fun begins...God has blessed with two very precious gifts. :) Welcome to sleepless nights, diaper explosions, splashy baths, and all the smiles and giggles you can take. Congrats to you all and love the new family photo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I have been waiting for these pictures for so long! What a beautiful family, praise the Lord! No words can describe how happy I am. You know you are always in my prayers and in my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove, Claudia
What a beautiful family you all make!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see both of the beautiful princesses at home.The photo of them on the floor is to cute. :)
Good luck Stansel Family I look forward to reading more about having both of them home.
Best wishes always,Lauren
Yay! Congrats! Enjoy every sleep-deprived moment because it passes quickly!
ReplyDeleteI am SO happy for you and your beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteMy my. You'll not sleep yourselves for the next 30 years, so get used to it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see you all together and happy!
Virginia and Frank
Tears! I have TEARS! What a miracle, bless you all.
ReplyDeleteI got goose bumps reading this post...I've followed your blog for a very long time and longed to see the day BOTH girls were home...you must be on cloud 9!
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Cathy
What wonderful news! You must be on cloud 9! Hoping you are able to get some sleep soon. For us, our preemies are far better sleepers than our f/t babies were, so there's hope! Enjoy these first days at home, and take lots of pics!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!! I love the picture of Miss Rachel looking around in her car seat as she heads home. It is so wonderful that they are both home now and that you can snuggle them whenever you want and they can hang out with each other.
ReplyDeleteI love their matching outfits. Having twin girls..I find that I LOVE to dress them alike or at least in the same outfit sometimes different colors. I know I better enjoy this because someday I am sure they will not let me do it anymore!!!
Congrats!! again on having your family back together!!!
So happy for all of you!!
ReplyDeleteSO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU!!
ReplyDeleteHow thrilling! It's been such a long journey. It must feel so good to have them both home with you. I am crying tears of joy for you!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that both the girls are home with you now! You have a beautiful little family. It is surprising how much the girls look like each other even though they aren't identical. Enjoy the time being together. I will pray they continue to have good health and that you all can get though all the busy times. So excited for you guys!
ReplyDeleteLove, Melinda Price
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have checked your blog everyday since the babies were born and that is what I have been waiting to hear...it made me smile. You are such an amazing family and your kids are so lucky to have you as their parents.
Congratulations again
~Lindsey Johnson~
Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy they are both home and healthy!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on having both Haley and Rachel home....you both must be SO EXCITED!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you. Seeing the girls together brought tears to my eyes. You are a beautiful family. May Our Father in Heaven continue to bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, joyful day!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news. Congratulations. Your family is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!!!! What a gorgeous family picture. Such a blessing! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for your family! Enjoy this special time all together at last. Thank you for sharing your story and example with all us and letting us feel a little bit of the joy that you must be experiencing now.
ReplyDeletePraise God!
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