Little H Countdown

Sunday, June 15, 2008

The Twins have made their entrance....

On Friday evening, Friday the 13th =), Abigail Leigh and Hailey Marie made their entrance into this world. Abigail weighs 2lb 4oz and has been breathing all on her own since being born. Hailey Marie weighs 2lb 10oz and has been receiving minimal assistance in breathing. Justin was able to meet them last night in the NICU, and I'm looking forward to meeting them this afternoon! We won't be able to hold them for a couple more weeks, so that will be tough, but we can stick it out. We're just so happy and feel so blessed that they made it to 28 weeks. Their outlook is very good and though the doctors know that there will be more ups and downs, they will hopefully be headed home by their due date, Sept. 4th. I know it will be a couple of long months for us all, but these miracles are worth waiting for! Kyle has recently sent photos, which I've emailed to many of you, but in case I missed you on that list, here are some pictures of them....


Abigail Leigh


Abigail Leigh


Hailey Marie


Hailey Marie

Andrea is recovering well and will probably be discharged on Tues or Wed. I know that it will be tough for her to leave her little ones, but they have good friends in the hospital, and even a good friend who is a nurse in the NICU, so we all know the girls will be well taken care of. Anyhow, thank you to all of you who have been praying for the girls, Andrea, and the whole family. God has been working through all of this, and has blessed us all with these little miracles. It will be such a joy to watch them grow and be their aunt!!!!

No other news...yet...though I did enjoy a fun day in Dallas with Justin (my brother) and Katherine (his wife). Justin was offered a job here with his company, and they are in the process of deciding. Of course I'm jaded and biased and would LOVE to have them SO CLOSE to me down here, but it is their decision to make and they have been thinking and praying about it for a few weeks now. Justin must decide by early tomorrow morning, so they have a tough day ahead. I will let you all know how that all pans out. Even though I would love to have them here, I want them to do what is best for them and what is in God's plan for them. If that means living 3.5 hours from me, COOL, if not, I'll have to keep planning vacations to MN =).

Thanks again to all of you who have been praying for Abigail and Hailey and I look forward to posting more about these little jewels!

4 comments:

Kati said...

Michelle, tell Andrea congrats on the twins! As a mother of twins that were 4 lbs when they were born and an aunt of twins that were 3 lbs when they were born, tell her to keep her chin up! Here we are 8 and 4 years later with the most intelligent and active kids on the planet! :) I am a little biased. I know it's tough to leave them there but, the time will just fly! :)

Michelle said...

Hey Kati, Thanks! They are doing so well so far, and we are blessed for that. Though it's tough to leave them there, we are so glad that she made it to 28 weeks, considering she was admitted to the hospital at 22 weeks! It is so amazing to see them so tiny, and yet breathing on their own, WOW! It will be a wonderful experience to watch these little ones grow, that is for sure!!! Are you going to be at the reunion?? I hope so, it will be fun to see you and catch up more in person!!

Kati said...

I will be at the reunion! I can't believe it's been 10 years. Can't wait to see you!

Michelle said...

Yay! I know, I can't believe it's been 10 years either! Looking forward to seeing you too!!!