Sunday, January 17, 2010

The countdown is on

Thomas and I are getting more excited by the day as this Wednesday is the proposed day of when Haley is to come home. We will be so thrilled to have Haley with us at home. We both are getting more nervous by the day as well. We of course hope and pray that nothing ever happens while she is at home. Knowing how little and premature she was, it's a little nerve racking, but we know that a loving Heavenly Father will be there to assist us in her care. We love her so very much and will take good care of her. We will help her in any way we can to help her develop and grow. She will be getting therapy to help her development. She will have ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and OT, PT and speech to help her learn to eat better from the bottle and other developmental issues. We will have a home health agency to supply her feeding tubes and formula. Things are getting into place and set up for Haley's arrival home. This past weekend we were educated on how to install a car seat correctly and how to put Haley in the car seat correctly. It was great seeing Haley sitting in her car seat. She didn't seem to mind it at all. It was a preview of what is to come. She fit in the car seat well. Haley finally made it to 8 pounds this weekend! We are so happy she is growing and getting bigger. We are also going to meet with the girl's Pediatrician, Dr. Mark Farrior on Wednesday before we take Haley home. It will be good to talk to their Pediatrician before Haley comes home. We have never met him before, but have heard good things about him.

Haley sleeping on Daddy's shoulder



I love this picture. It shows how cute and plump Haley is.



Rachel is getting bigger as well. She is 8 pounds 6oz. She continues to develop and is so alert. Rachel is so adorable! All the nurses love her and love to hold her. They say Rachel just melts in the arms of whoever is holding her. She's our cuddle bug. We look forward to the day we can write on our blog that Rachel will be coming home. It breaks our heart that she still has to be in the hospital and that she will need the fundo and g-tube. She is most likely to have the fundo and g-tube surgery this week. We hope and pray that all goes well with the surgery that Dr. Bloss will do a good job. We are hoping that this is the best thing for Rachel. The doctors all seem to think it is absolutely imperative that she gets it done. We continue to pray for guidance on this. We feel that if it isn't the right thing to do, the lord will make it known to us. We just don't want her to aspirate into her lungs and cause aspiration pneumonia. Rachel is such a little trooper, she will be ok.

Rachel loving cuddle time with Mommy



Rachel looking cute

27 comments:

  1. I'm so excited Haley gets to come home!! Everything will be alright. It will definitely be different having a baby in your home but it's sooooo much fun!!

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  2. I thought you would never post! I was getting anxious and hoping something wasn't wrong. I am so happy to see both girls are doing much better! Give them a big hug for us! ((((((HUG))))) You and Thomas get a big hug too ((((((BIG HUG)))))) TEXAS!

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  3. What a way to start the new year, positive thoughts and best wishes to you, Thomas and the gals.you are all constantly in our prayers. Its exciting news we are so happy for you!!!

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  4. So exciting!!! You guys will LOVE Dr. Farrior! That's my daughters pedi as well and I just adore him. He makes you feel like you're the only patient he has. :) I love the little bit of fuzz that Haley is getting on her head, so cute! Little Rachel is so cute and chubby!! It's so great to see them both putting on so much weight. I'm sad for little Rachel that she has more surgery ahead, but I'm cure the Dr's are leading you in the right direction for her treatment. I hope she's able to have a going home date set soon!! You guys will be in my thoughts this week!!!


    Praying for you always,

    Christina McKinney

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  5. I hope all goes as planned and you can bring sweet Haley home this week!

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  6. ECI is great. They came to my house for yars for the boys. They will help your girls a lot. And you learn to love your therapists. I was so sad the day mine stopped coming. I am so happy that Haley is coming home. And we will be praying that all goes well with Rachel and her surgery.

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  7. Congrats! Great news! My thought are with you and your little ones!

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  8. Congrats, we are so happy for you. What an exciting day. Dr. Farrior is wonderful, you will continue to be in good hands.

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  9. COngrats! I LOVE Dr. Farrior!! He's been our kids ped. since we moved here. All 5 have always been in good hands. Can't wait to meet sweet Miss Haley!

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  10. HOW WONDERFUL!!! I hope Wednesday doesnt get pushed back but if it does its ok and Haley will be home shortly. I know its never fun to think about your lil one having another surgery but I wish Rachel the best and pray that things will go smoothly for her next week.

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  11. Keeping my fingers crossed & saying prayers that Wednesday is your day! I know all too well how the NICU roller coaster works. So I'm praying hard that nothing keeps Haley from coming home! Also praying Rachel gets stronger and joins you all at home soon!

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  12. So exciting! I cant wait to hear that both girls are home with you!

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  13. How exciting! I understand how nerve racking it can be, but I'm sure all will bel fine. Both of you are excelent parents and Haley is in good hands. Soon Rachel will be going home too, then, the family will be complete at home!

    I'm confident that things will be just fine, but I will pray a lot for you to remain calm and enjoy this magical moment!

    Love,

    Claudia

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  14. Oh Happy Day! these small miracles will grace our hearts and your home forever!
    thank you for sharing! much happiness to you and love!
    Erma, Midvale Utah

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  15. How exciting that in only 2 more days Haley will finally grace what she will know as "home"!! I pray the day comes soon for Rachel as well and your family can all be together in the comforts of home. Praying for Rachel's upcoming surgery as well!

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  16. Oh lala!! You must be so exited!!!
    At last! I am so thrilled!

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  17. What little beauties, actually they both look quite like their Dad. Sending you very best wishes, and a wonderful like with your little ones.

    Mommykate

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  18. So exciting that your little one gets to come home. Dr. Farrior is a fantastic doctor and will take great care of her. (He takes care of my daughter too and we think he is wonderful.)

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  19. So happy to see a new post and the news that very soon little Haley should be home!! Rachael will be soon behind. What a blessing to be at the point that car seats are needed!

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  20. fantastic news !!! we are so so sooooooo delighted for you !!!

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  21. Woohoo!! That is so exciting!! I bet it doesn't feel real! Take pictures of her in the car seat, before you know it, she won't fit in there anymore! I hope Rachel is soon to follow and that her surgery goes well. One tiny bit of advise, that you may already know, keep Haley (and Rachel) home, and away from germs until at least March. Especially keep them away from church, as everyone will want to see them and touch them. It is so fun to show them off, but you can do that with the blog, we would all much rather that they stay healthy and away from the nasty bugs that are out there. Congratulations and Good luck!! Lots of Love,
    Michelle in Egl. Mt.

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  22. Yay! My kids saw Dr. Farrior a few times, but their regular pediatrician was Dr. Stanley at the same office. I absolutely loved him- very gentle and kind with the kids, and a huge mother's advocate. He always wanted to hear what I had to tell him. So if you don't hit it off with Dr. Farrior, try Dr. Stanley.

    I'm so excited for your family!

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  23. I'm coming here by way of Christy up above...so glad to find your blog :)

    Such a beautiful family...wonderful news!

    Keeping you all in my prayers

    Hugs
    Terri

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  24. They are gorgeous and look great! I'm glad that everyone seems to be doing well! Congrats!!!

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  25. Your girls are just so beautiful!! I love their chubby little cheeks!!! What wonderful blessings they are to your family!!!

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  26. Is Haley on some medicine that makes her so plump. I would have thought that being premature she would be quite tiny

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