BakersDozen Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thank you all for your encouragement and PMs. I can't believe how just a couple of days makes a world of difference in the babies' development/milestones and my own recovery. Both babies are on room air, IVs will hopefully come out in the next few days as their feedings increase. Baby Boy is still on light therapy but should be off that soon. Baby Girl had a spa bath this morning (all wrapped up in a blanket while the warm water soaked in, head wrapped in a tiny turban :)). 5 days ago I thought they were going to die yet here they are 6 days later doing amazingly well. I wanted to share three things that have happened that have shown us just how involved God has been in this ordeal. Yes, He protected these little ones in the air and at the hospital yet these smaller things have shown us yet again that He cares even about the tinier ways to reveal His presence and love. 1. Dh dropped me off at the hospital at 4:30am then went to get breakfast at McDs. In his bleary weary state he forgot his wallet yet when he told the lady at the drive-through window he would go get it and come back she told him to not worry about it, that it was covered. 2. My mil took the other 9 dc swimming at the YMCA (a huge treat!). When they arrived and everyone was checked in my mil asked how much the charge would be for this huge crew and was told to not worry about it, that it was covered. The lady at the desk didn't know us so it's not like she knew the current situation nor did anyone outside our family know that my mil was taking them up there. 3. We do not miss church for anything other than travel or serious illness; even having a new baby hasn't prevented us from attending no matter how new the baby is (I think 3 days old is the youngest we've had). Our dc take going to church just as seriously as dh and I do so our 14yos just assumed they would be going this last Sunday even though dh and I were not there. When he was told by my mil that church was not a planned event my ds was very upset. We told ds on the phone Sat. night to just go with the flow (not something ds is good at doing). Early Sunday morning our cell phone rang with incredible news: someone at church who had recently purchased a Mercedes passenger van called on Saturday night to see if they could come by and pick up our dc for church!!! No one had called them first, they just knew God was telling them there was a need. So off our dc went on Sunday morning, praise be to God! At this point all I can do is be still before an awesome God who has poured out His protection on these babies and His love on my family. btw, dh decided on Juliette Elise for our little girl's name. I really wanted Autumn Elise but figured since I got to name most of our other dc and chose Baby Girl's middle name that dh could have his way. He just likes to say "Juliette" with what he thinks is an authentic French accent. :D Since we have a Carissa Renee and a Charlotte Rose I think Juliette Elise goes rather nicely. Babies are ready for feeding so off I go again. Please know how much it means to me that you ladies are thinking of us. Those of you who have endured a c/s, twins and/or preemies and offered your advice and encouragement have been a lifeline for me. I find myself reading through the responses every time the emotions threaten to overwhelm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 :grouphug: Glad to hear the great news! Praying for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 :grouphug: Thanks for sharing how the Lord is working in your life! May God be glorified! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 So happy for you and the babies and the rest of the family too! God is good! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thank you so much for building my faith thru your experience! You are, indeed, precious to Him. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm happy to see your mood improved. We have also experienced random acts of kindness/ waived fees with our large family even though we certainly never asked for it. What beautiful names. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 You are indeed blessed and God is good! Thanks so much for sharing your updates and experiences. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs356lady Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thank you for sharing how God is caring for you and your family! How wonderful! You sound so much more relaxed and calm today. I praise God for what He is doing in you. And I love the name! Enjoy watching your babies grow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the update! God is wonderful! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What a wonderful update! I'm so happy for you and your family. And your daughter's name is beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Oh, Juliette's mama, what a wonderful post! I did not reply to your previous thread... it had gotten soooo long! But I have prayed for you and was very surprised to learn that your little friends came so early! Praise the LORD for His obvious care of and for each of you! Keep your eyes open for those small blessings. Those are the ones that keep fuel in your tank, especially as the "celebrity" status of twins (combined with such an *exciting* delivery!) fades a bit as you settle into your new family structure. God is ever faithful, I am joyful for you that you see His hand at work. Prayers for your continued healing, that your aches from and memories of that fretful c-section are soon replaced by thoughts of chubby bouncing drooley cooing fuzzy-headed adorable babies. Give their clean little baby heads a sniff for me. Ooooo, clean cuddly baby smell... there's nothing else like it. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What a great update! Thanks for sharing how God has provided for you! Prayers for fast growing babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 So happy for you. Continued prayers for those wee ones to grow and get even stronger, also for grace for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 So glad you are feeling better and the babies are doing well. Your dd's name is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thank you for that wonderful update! Congratulations on your two little miracles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug: I hope they continue to improve! I love baby girl's name. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yay! I'm so glad they are doing well :) :grouphug: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 You just gave me goosebumps again. So glad everyone is doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm so glad you can feel God's care for you and your family! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thank you for the update!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Wonderful update and gorgeous name. I am so happy you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :001_smile: Happy smiles at your post. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 :grouphug::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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