Life is precious
Today marks the 6-month birthday for Goldie Maurine and Virginia Rose. I can't even type this without happy tears streaming down my face. A year ago this week, I was on bed rest for a sub-chorionic hemmorragh and was wondering if I would ever see the faces of the precious lives we were so desperately trying to hold onto. I can remember the words of the doctor that night on the phone so vividly. "This bleeding does not predict the outcome of your pregnancy." I wanted to say, "that's easy for you to say." But instead I tried to focus on the fact that my bleeding was not so bad that they didn't want me to come to the emergency room. It seemed like eternity until I got to the doctor's office at 8 a.m. the next morning. This pregnancy has had lots of tears, but that morning they were tears of relief to see and hear the sound of two beating hearts. Technology is amazing.
Today, those two beating hearts weighed 19 pounds (Goldie) and 18 pounds 12 ounces (Virginia) and are thriving young babies. Goldie is on the left, Virginia on the right. I love the expression on Goldie...she was smiling immediately before and after taking the picture. I am going to start a series of blogs about the origin of their names (and Henry's) in the next few days.
Every day I say a prayer for being blessed with these girls. And, I say a prayer for all of the mothers that might have to go through a similar situation, that they have the strength to believe that it will be ok.
Today, those two beating hearts weighed 19 pounds (Goldie) and 18 pounds 12 ounces (Virginia) and are thriving young babies. Goldie is on the left, Virginia on the right. I love the expression on Goldie...she was smiling immediately before and after taking the picture. I am going to start a series of blogs about the origin of their names (and Henry's) in the next few days.
Every day I say a prayer for being blessed with these girls. And, I say a prayer for all of the mothers that might have to go through a similar situation, that they have the strength to believe that it will be ok.
Sweet little blessings they are!
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they are so precious! Happy 6 months!
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Happy half a birthday to your girls!
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They're beautiful girls and such different personalities already. Great job getting through the pregnancy and delivery and to this moment where they're healthy!
Thanks to for all of your efforts making the quilting world a more joyful and amazing place!
Teri
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What a wonderful story. I have been there before, the bleeding, the heart wrenching feelings, and I am so happy to read about your successful outcome. I am so happy for you! I remember you came and talked in our Guild in Provo, UT, and you didn't have the children then, and next thing I hear, you have 3! Well done!! I bet life is blissfully busy for you. Not that you weren't busy before! Now it's just a different kind of busy
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They are beautiful Heidi! And all the more precious because they have arrived safe and sound. Extra love all around.
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Beautiful little girls!!! I did not experience the bleeding, however, my daughter did with her #1 and I have to tell you how helpless I felt as her mother! It was at that time that I knew her little girl was going to be born healthy, happy, and scrappy!!! She is a real fighter. I knew if we could get through the bleeding nothing could stop our little baby girl...who is now 8 years old!!!! congratulation on 6 months...and many, many more!!!!
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How wonderful to see two darling little angels staring back at me. Heidi they are precious in every way. They need a story quilt. :0)
Thank you for sharing!
Mary Lou
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