tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post1319155108955006037..comments2023-12-13T07:30:35.384-06:00Comments on Stansel Journey: Tests, Tests and more TestsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686734314850926180noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-10172409629392892162009-12-14T11:11:19.260-06:002009-12-14T11:11:19.260-06:00Yeah, I have to agree with Bridal Shower. She is ...Yeah, I have to agree with Bridal Shower. She is not waving - she is a premature 4 month old, so obviously she doesn't know how to wave. It might look cute - but by the shocked look on her face and the splayed hand - she is startled. But this is not abnormal for a baby of her prematurity. <br /><br />I look at these girls and wonder how Michelle Duggar's baby is going to do - she was born at 25 weeks and is 1 lb 6 oz. Bigger than these girls were, but I can imagine that she will face the same challenges. It is amazing, really, how much medical science can do for these little ones!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088826481014047794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-34064699318097388532009-12-14T00:13:54.051-06:002009-12-14T00:13:54.051-06:00I hope and pray that Rachel and Haley can go home ...I hope and pray that Rachel and Haley can go home soon and get to relax all day long. I never knew that finger splaying was a sign of stress, I recall my infants doing this as well.Boysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484085135905423794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-57981430323065942702009-12-13T12:31:13.520-06:002009-12-13T12:31:13.520-06:00Praying for God's healing on your little beaut...Praying for God's healing on your little beauties. May they see and hear all the wonders of the world. May they be home with you soon.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-44021948811889292642009-12-13T01:31:23.963-06:002009-12-13T01:31:23.963-06:00good news on Haleys hearing test and Rachel is gai...good news on Haleys hearing test and Rachel is gaining weight fast now. Thanks for taking the time to share you wonderful story with us.shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042796981567409081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-51110001484439678092009-12-12T23:07:46.350-06:002009-12-12T23:07:46.350-06:00good to know! thanks! i still like to think she i...good to know! thanks! i still like to think she is waving! ;-)gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068162248740883410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-15659853944915152292009-12-12T20:41:01.821-06:002009-12-12T20:41:01.821-06:00In defense of bridal shower, finger splaying, salu...In defense of bridal shower, finger splaying, saluting, waving--whatever term you use IS a studied and recognized sign of stress in these babies.<br />Other things babies do to let us know they are stressed are apnea, bradycardia, yawning, sneezing, rapid heartrate, increased respirations, being overly irritable, decreased activity etc etc etc<br />Often times when a nures, pt or parent knows their babies cues they can pick up on any of these signs and put the baby back to bed to rest/recover or sometimes it's as simple as decreasing the noise and light levels in their enviornment. not always easy to do which is why i'm a big fan of private rooms in the NICu.jmarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436628831981408625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-86513804413945874862009-12-12T14:57:26.340-06:002009-12-12T14:57:26.340-06:00Thank you for sharing the great news! Haley will s...Thank you for sharing the great news! Haley will soon have her bowels reconnected and be one step closer to going home. I imagine there is not much more progress needed for her to go home. Rachel reached 6 pounds! That’s so good! : ) The pictures are so pretty! I never heard of babies waving when they are stressed… Rachel knew I was going to see this picture. She is waving at me! I love you little angels! You are constantly in my prayers and in my heartClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777505376889205171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-35354395011461810522009-12-12T12:13:12.236-06:002009-12-12T12:13:12.236-06:00you know,bridal 2008 - YOU may think its stress - ...you know,bridal 2008 - YOU may think its stress - WE know she is waving - they really have been stressed enough and we are all praying their path in life gets easier for them and their parents!<br />Don't you love it that we can share their lives in these brief glimpses? i do!<br />Merry Christmas<br />Ermagramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068162248740883410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-53025467426260360152009-12-12T09:25:12.193-06:002009-12-12T09:25:12.193-06:00Although we love to think that the babies are wavi...Although we love to think that the babies are waving at us, it is actually a sign of being stressed when preemies do that with their hands. God knows that these babies have been stressed enough. Hopefully the path they continue on will be less stressful and more relaxing.BRIDAL SHOWER SUNDAY JULY 20, 2008https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159514606725596178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-49097917144900103782009-12-12T09:23:45.450-06:002009-12-12T09:23:45.450-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.BRIDAL SHOWER SUNDAY JULY 20, 2008https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159514606725596178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-56143625014247512672009-12-12T08:17:02.487-06:002009-12-12T08:17:02.487-06:00My daughter was so happy to see the photos of the ...My daughter was so happy to see the photos of the girls today!! I'm glad to hear that everything isn't as serious as it first seemed. I hope they are able to keep Haley's surgery for the 17th, I'm sure it will be a relief once all her intestine issues handled. Little Rachel is 6lbs!!! That's fantastic news! I really hope she's able to grow stronger on her own, without the need for more surgery. Thank you, as always, for sharing your family with us :)<br /><br /><br />Praying for you always,<br /><br />Christina McKinneyChristina McKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923324504641844369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-90944562228841801722009-12-12T02:28:40.919-06:002009-12-12T02:28:40.919-06:00I always look forward to your updates! I am so gl...I always look forward to your updates! I am so glad to hear that sweet Haley and Rachel are doing so well - Rachel look so alert in this photo, and Haley looks like a little sleeping beauty. I will continue to pray that both make it through any rough patches and that they get to go home soon!<br /><br />God bless you all!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088826481014047794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-32447931689248047042009-12-12T01:17:40.382-06:002009-12-12T01:17:40.382-06:00I love reading your blog. What blessings your gir...I love reading your blog. What blessings your girls are. Thank you for sharing your journey; it is truly an inspiration to me.SuSuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105040466034963987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-79690905075476861742009-12-11T23:59:16.082-06:002009-12-11T23:59:16.082-06:00what busy babies they are! such brave little sold...what busy babies they are! such brave little soldiers in the army of life! <br />so glad no problems with getting Haley reconnect surgery. She is such a sweetheart. soon she'll be more active, hearing might improve, she's gonna be just fine!<br />that Rachel! she is so smart, waving at us at her young age! Hi to you darlin'<br />Love to you from icy Midvale ---<br />Ermagramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068162248740883410noreply@blogger.com