THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR THE PICC LINE.........................Our prayers were answered above and beyond once again. Harper doesn't even need a PICC line!!!!! We got here this morning and the doctor had to do one test on her and then he said we could take her completely off the respirator and start feeding today!!!!! PRAISE MY JESUS!!!! The nurses were cheering - I was crying - it was just a great day! We didn't expect this for several more days!
(Get ready for a long stream of pictures from our wonderful day!)
Could I smile ANY bigger?????
They gave her a little dog that looked like Dawson and she loved it!
Daddy's little girl
They warned us she might not want to eat. Bigger babies who have been through what she has been through normally don't take to eating. NOT our girl - she's a Stamps. She gulped down her first bottle and was looking for more. So we gave her a 2nd one and that was gone in minutes!
We had a fan club! Our nurses are SO great! I'm going to miss them when we leave.
Harper just STARED at her daddy.
Daddy fed bottle #2
Somebody loves her flower head band
She's already such a happy, content baby.
I've changed a few diapers today
We've got a good eater on our hands!
We call her our "chunky monkey" and we just ADORE her!
She had her 2nd feeding at 5 and we are waiting to feed her again at 8. Tomorrow we start nursing!!!!
I prayed for this child and God has given me what I asked of Him
I Samuel 1:27
We recieved so many cards and wonderful packages and gifts today. If you have sent us something to the hospital - we are getting it! I'm working on thank yous but I want you to know we are SO appreciative of every thought and gift! The love we have been shown by the body of Christ is overwhelming!!!
P.S. I just wanted to say that I have not forgotten the prayer blog. I have been very distracted the last two weeks but I will begin updating again soon. Most likely when I get home - which we are thinking could possibly be the FIRST HALF of next week (if things continue so well!) Oh we can't wait to take Harper home!!!!!!!
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I'm soo happy y'all finally got to hold your little sweet pea! she is too cute! and you both just look so happy!
I know I for one cannot wait to see Harper in all of her cute clothes!
I love seeing the big smiles!
I found your blog (around the time your baby was born) through Boomama's blog. It was great to read your blog and look for updates for your sweet baby.
Praise the Lord for all his blessings. Harper looks ADORABLE!!!
Oh, she is just the most precious thing! Especially in y'all's arms! I think she has your eyes, Kelly!
Praise God for little Harper. We found you through a friend's blog, and have been praying daily for your family. What a blessing. Going home is going to be even sweeter! Congratulations.
I'm sitting here bawling and praising Jesus! She is beautiful and I'm so excited about all her progress! Will continue to pray!
Kelly and Scott,
I have been following your blog for several weeks now and I just want to say THANK YOU!!! Your posts are so amazing and inspiring. They have helped me get back on the right path and to always put Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last. Our God is an awesome God! Harper is so beautiful and such a strong fighter. I hope to see her on the Miss USA pagent someday :)
Thank you both again,
Brooke Ferris from Little Rock, AR
p.s. GO HOGS!!!
Praise God for such a strong beautiful blessing!!! I was overjoyed to come over here and hear the beyond wonderful news. She is so beautiful, Congratulations. =)
Beautiful girl! So glad she didn't have to have the picc!!! Enjoy all of these first moments with her!!! I love the flower bow band. So cute!!!!
Kelly,
So happy to hear that Harper is thriving & doing so well!
Prayers have been answered!
She is just beautiful!!
Congratulations!!
-Jennifer K.
What a gorgeous girl! Hooray! She's doing so great, and you guys are doing awesome as her parents! She's a lucky little lady to have you!
Praise Jesus!!!
You look amazing in the picture of the two of you together. And Harper is the cutest thing ever in the flower head band! I just want to squeeze her she is so precious!
Continued prayers for Miss Harper!! Hopefully she will get to go home soon!!
Oh Kelly, she is so pretty! I can't stop smiling when I look at these pictures! I am SO Happy for you guys!!!! I just love that she is smiling with her adorable flower headband. I really could not be happier for you!
Oh my goodness!! You don't know me, but I've been following your blog since Harper was born. I can't say how happy I am for y'all! She is beautiful, and I love all her little bows and flowers! We're bow people too! Our motto is "no bow, no go." haha...congratulations congratulations congratulations!!!
She is a beautiful little girl. Will pray for you and Harper as you begin to nurse. Or is it she begins to nurse? You get the idea.
She is absolutely beautiful. Last week I wrote to you that we had gone through some thing similar (although not as long a hospital stay) as you are with our third daughter. My "baby" turns 11 next Tuesday, and we've certainly put that ordeal behind us . . . except to occasionally still stop and praise God for watching over her and for making her well.
"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
What great news! She looks so pretty in all of her pics!
-Shannon in Austin
Praise the Lord! What an awesome God we serve! I am so happy He has blessed you with this precious child! Your story has brought me to tears many times in the last week or so. He is so gracious!
She is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the flower headband and I see she does too. This blogger from Houston found your blog through a friend and I havd checked your blog everyday. I love to see the way God is working and know that I have kept your family in my prayers.
Hello from NC. I just wanted to say that my family and I cried tears of joy, praised the Lord and ooooo'd over your joyous news today. Thank you for sharing with the blogosphere! You have touched so many lives in such a short time...well done, good and faithful servant. I know that the Lord delights in your work here and He is pleased to heal your daughter. Praise and Glory be to our Maker and Creator! Congratulations!
Kassandra
She is absolutely gorgeous! I know what a day of PRAISE this has been for you and your family. Still praying...
I LOVED the picture of Harper staring at her Daddy! So sweet! I'm so glad she is doing well and that y'all got to hold and feed her. She is absolutely precious. Continued prayers for complete healing. God is answering our prayers! PRAISE HIM!!
Love,
Amy Rincon in Houston
She's gorgeous and beautiful Kelly! Her eyes are beautiful! Congrats!
OMG Kelly ~ I'm sitting here looking at Harper's pictures and crying like a little baby. God has answered all our prayers. Your little baby girl is just the most precious gift from our Lord.
Hugz,
Michele
She's so beautiful! So much color in her face! We are happy for y'all!
Filled with Joy!
What a blessing...she is so precious in that flower headband...too sweet. Love and Hugs from Bama!
Oh happy day. It's so great seeing you both getting to hold that precious girl. When you start nursing, don't give up. I remember when I finally got to nurse my boys it was hard but I stuck with it and they got it. Don't get discouraged and I'll be praying for you. I have a feeling she's going to do great. It looks like you'll have Miss Harper home for valentines day, oh what a love day that will be.
Tina
Indiana
Blessings to all of you. Harper is so beautiful. I pray she continues getting better so you can take her home.
What a happy day!!! Here's to many more.
I am so HAPPY for you! The song that has been in my head is "oh Happy Day" and "His eyes are on the sparrow"
why should I feel discouraged
why should the shadows come
why should my heart feel lonely
and long for heaven and home
when jesus is my portion
a constant friend is he
his eye is on the sparrow
and I know he watches over me
his eye is on the sparrow
and i know he watches over me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
his eye is on the sparrow
and I know he watches me
his eye is on the sparrow
and I know he watches me
he watches me, I know,
he watches me.
May God Bless you and Keep on Bloggin! I love reading your blogs and I will contiue to keep Baby Harper in my prayers!
From Slidell, Louisiana...
Love,
Lizzy
www.theregueirafamily.blogspot.com
I have been following your story and I have cried many tears for all of you. I am so glad that Harper is doing good and that you finally got to hold your little girl.
I will continue to pray that you can take her home very very soon.
God Bless all of you!
What a sweet little girl. Just love her accessories :) Celebrate your great news and good health! Best wishes and prayers for continued healing! xo B
I am so happy for you and your family!!! God is amazing and so faithful! Many blessings to you. You have been a blessing! :)
She is SOOOOO beautiful. And I'm so happy for all of you!
God IS good!!
I am cheering you on mother to mother! You have been in thoughts and prayers since hearing your story. I am so happy for you and she is so sweet and wonderful! Best of luck with nursing, it will be an amazing bond beyond your wildest dreams. God Bless you all!
Praise the Lord!!!! What a BEAUTIFUL girl!! So happy for you and your family!
Harper is beautiful! What wonderful news, you got to hold and even feed her!
The Lord is so good!!! Praise Him for his blessings during this time. What a joy it is to see her beautiful eyes and to see you beaming as you hold your daughter. My prayers are continually with you and with other parents of children in the NICU.
Praise the Lord; HE is so good!! Your little Harper is gorgeous, and I'm soooo happy she is now responding well. ((HUGS))
What a beautiful baby! I was introduced to your blog right before your delivery and have followed Harper's story. I'm so glad she is doing so much better! I think it's kind of amazing that even for all the worry and fear you must have been through, you're always so happy and optimistic. God has certainly poured out His blessings!
Congratulations! Isn't God awesome! I've been following your story with great expectation; my goal when I graduate is to work in the NICU, so your story has been very interesting for me. Praise God!!
What an amazing God we serve! She is absolutely beautiful... and what a blessing it is to have been able to be a part of praying for your family and to see the Lord move in such a powerful way. You must be overjoyed to finally be able to hold your baby girl in your arms. I'm sure after having gone through this you appreciate her that much more! I pray that nursing goes well for both of you and that she continues to gain back more strength each day. How awesome is it that she is such a great eater too... God is good!
OH Praise Jesus!!!!!
she is just gorgeous!!!!
rejoicing for you in Massachusetts!
love,
jill
Oh My!! She is just adorable!! I'm so happy you had such a good day. I'll be praying that she takes to nursing with no problems.
Marilena
I think I figured it out...she has Scotts' eyes!
:) I bet you are so in love!!!!
I knew she would make it! I had tears in my eyes while I was reading you post. She is beautiful in so many ways. I will continue to pray for her and I hope she gets to come home soon.
She is so perfect and beautiful! Praise God for how well she is doing!!!!!!
Oh, this is so amazing. I heard about little Harper through Angie Smith's blog. What a blessing and what a day to rejoice. God Bless you!
She is absolutely gorgeous. Praising God and continuing to pray.
PRAISE GOD! SHE'S OK AND BEAUTIFUL!
Miss Lila in Atlanta
"Shout Hallelujah, Shout Hallelujah, Shout Hallelujah Unto the Lord" That is me singing to you!
oh my goodness, she is PERFECT and just beautiful!! I have been praying for all of you, and am so happy she has improved so much!!
Oh she is beautiful. I am so glad things are going well, your in our prayers.
Kelly, I have something for you on my blog! P.S. I know how busy you are and you don't have to list the 5 things if you dont want to! Have a great day with your sweet family!
I know that you don't know me, but I have been keeping up with Harper through your blog. She is absolutely a beautiful little girl and she is receiving blessings from God every minute. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I look forward to reading more blogs about Harper!
Kelly she was absolutely beautiful with all the tubes and stuff, but it not do her justice she one of the most pretty babies I have ever seen. I am so happy that she is getting better so much quicker than they had expected. I will be continuing to pray for your family and sweet Harper.
I have been following your blog and reading it last week, i could hear a voice whisper : "My God will supply ALL my needs"- just came back again today to read this FABULOUS post about how well this miracle is doing!! God is ALREADY doing great things thru her and using her for HIS glory! You clinging to HIM and being strong is amazing and commending!! My prayers are with you- reading this story not only encourages me to persue my dreams as a nurse, but makes me realize how GREAT our God is!
Lots of hugs and kisses from Georgia!
- Kat
i have been reading your blog for quite some time now im only 17 but i love love to read it, im not even sure how i came upon it, but wow you are amazing, im so amazed by your faith. i feel like i know you, and harper ooo my goodness she is beautiful! ive been praying soo much for all of you, im so glad to hear she is doing so good, God is watching over your beautiful little girl, its almost 9 on thursday and i find myself refreshing your page every 10 min (i know thats a little obbsessive) to see how she has done today, i just cant wait to hear about the progress she had made today. you all are still in my prayers, my God bless you all!
Yay! Finally able to check blogs at work because there's actually electricity! I'm so so so so so happy for you guys!! That is such a BEAUTIFUL baby girl!
What a beautiful smile! She's perfect...these prayers are working! Stay strong and keep those smiles on all 3 of your faces!!! xoxo
PRAISE GOD!!!
what a huge day for you all!
your girl is beautiful!
This Tennessee blogger is praising Jesus for your beautiful miracle and your amazing Faith!!!
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Those eyes...oh I'm so glad to see those eyes! I hope nursing goes well...we continue to send prayers up!
I've been praying for you guys, and will certainly continue to do so. God is SO good! And Harper is absolutely adorable!
so much progress. this is fantastic. I cried when I saw all the nurses watching you feed her. So special...you could see the joy and happiness on there faces. wonderful nurses.
I am so glad that Harper is doing so fantastic. Prayer DOES work.
She looks so good. I could see her smiling in some of those pictures.
Oh Kelly! She is just an absolute doll!
What a privilege to pray her into your arms.
Giving thanks to Almighty God, for the moving of His hand!
That is wonderful news! I found your blog through a prayer request, and started crying when I read it. We literally went through the exact situation with our son Drew, who is now 3. Reading your posts brought me back to the rollercoaster of varying oxygen levels, PICC lines, and constant bells and alarms sounding from all the wires hooked up to my baby. Trust that you will be able to look back on these days while embracing your gorgeous baby. We will continue to pray for your family and for Harper's healing.
Laura
This post makes me SO happy! I am so glad things are going so well! I hope you are back in NWA soon! I know you are ready to be home! Harper is SO beautiful!!!
What an awesome God we serve! Your daughter is gorgeous! I have been following your story up here in Canada and I am so encouraged by your faith! Thanks for sharing your story ....:) Take care and God bless!
A sister in Christ,
Heather...
Praise God! What a beautiful sight these photos are -- to see your beautiful daughter doing so well just makes me so happy and so thankful to serve such an awesome God! I do believe the good Lord has many splendid things in store for Miss Harper Stamps -- and I look forward to seeing it all on your blog! Welcome to the world Harper -- we are so very glad you're here and doing so well!
What a testimony to our great God to be the 1,273rd comment! She is beautiful and to see those rosy cheeks makes my heart so happy for you all. I know it must have been the most incredible feeling to hold her in your arms and look into those precious eyes. Enjoy every minute and know that our prayers and praise will continue. She's such a doll!
Natalie
No way!!! You are holding and feeding your baby girl!!! Wonderful news!!
I have been praying for Harper and your family for the last two weeks. So glad that Harper is doing well. You seem to be the kind of friend that everyone looks for. Keep up your positive attitude.
She is such a miracle!!! I'm so glad things are going well, it just brings joy to my heart!
Kelly, she's GORGEOUS! She is such a beautiful, beautiful baby! She looks so much different without all of those tubes and stuff. I have been praying like a madwoman for Harper! God is great... I serously LOVE how chunky she is... it is entirely tooooooooo cute! I am so glad to see she is doing so well. That headband couldn't look any more adorable on her, either. My heart is overflowing with happiness for you guys! Praise God Praise God Praise God!!
MUCH LOVE
What a wonderful day for you...miracles do happen! Continued prayers and good thoughts from Texas :D
You are a beautiful family, inside and out!
I don't remember how I found your blog but I have been following it for the past week. Tears came to my eyes when I saw the pictures of you holding your baby girl. Enjoy being a mom. It is the best job ever.
May God bless you and your family.
Harper is absolutely beautiful! I am so glad to hear she is off the respirator and you were able to feed her. What a precious moment.
Oh my goodness!! She is a total doll! I live in KY and have been without power since Tuesday from the winter storm. We just got out power back like 10 minutes ago. The first thing I did was get my laptop to check on "little" Harper, haha! I am so excited to see that you all were finally able to hold and feed your girl. What an answer to the many prayers for her!
P.S.- I nearly went nuts the past few days without power because I couldn't check your blog for updates!! : ) But what a great post to return to!
Kelly, NWA has been without power for days and when I pulled this up and saw that sweet girl, I smiled bigger than Texas. So very sweet and beautiful! Praise the Lord! In my thoughts and prayers.
Pam
She is the sweetest little thing! I have been praying for you all. I am so thrilled for you that Harper is doing so well.
God Bless
I'm so happy for your family...it is SO wonderful seeing Miss Harper looking so happy and alert!! What a blessing!!! She is absolutely beautiful and looks quite stunning with her flower headband!!
I am so glad that Harper is doing well!!!! She is precious!!!
Kristen, AL
Hi Kelly! I just found your blog and your story a few days ago, and I just wanted to add my prayers for your sweet little girl. She is beautiful and amazing, God must have wonderful plans for her!
Kelly,
I have not commented in several days, but I want you to know we are still praying for Harper. She is such a strong baby girl and I am so thrilled in her improvement. I know you were elated to get to hold her.... I can only imagine how hard it has been to not be able to swaddle your little one. SHE IS SO SUPER CUTE... the headband is just adorable! And, I must say, you are looking great too... A blushing mommy!
Take care and we are praying Harper will be going home REALLY soon!
God is good!! she is so pretty!!
I've looked at these pictures about 10 times today, I've shared them with as many people as well. I praise our Jesus for He is Good(WONDERFUL)!!! I had tears in my eyes when I opened your blog this morning at school and saw a picture of you holding sweet Harper. My heart was full of joy for you, and for Harper to feel the touch of her amazing mommy and daddy.
Yeah for Harper! and YEAH RAH for God! I love the flower headband! I put them on my little "flower child" all the time...and yes, she looks like she is saying "I love it Mama!" She is beautiful and we are so thankful for the happy days that lie ahead! To God be ALL the Glory!
she is so darn cute!!
I have been praying for Harper!
May GOD continue to bless you.
How great is our GOD, how GREAT is our GOD, all will see how great is our GOD.
It's so wonderful to see that sweet baby in your arms where she belongs! She's a little miracle for sure. And she looks as if she could be about 6 weeks old- she's clearly very advanced for her age :)
I am so very happy and crying tears of great joy for your answered prayers! What a wonderful day! Praise God.
Bless your hearts!! Tears are streaming down my face....oh, my....our electric has been off for 37 hours. It just came on a little while ago and I had to check on Harper. What a wonderful, pleasant surprise! Those pictures are absolutely the best things I've seen for a long, long time. I can't stop crying! What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus! What a wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord!! Praise His name!!
she is just so precious. my eyes get so watery just looking and reading about her! im sooo happy she is doing well. Jesus is good!! i love the last pic of her looking up at you!!! Praise Jesus! you are blessed!
A.W.E.S.O.M.E.!!! God is sooo good!!
Once again, Praise God!!
We are praising God!
I am so happy for your family. We don't know each other, I found you through Boomama, who I don't know IRL either, but I have been thinking about ya'll these last 2 weeks. Just felt the need to let you know. Congrats again. She is beautiful and so strong, I am sure. Your faith is an inspiration.
So glad you got hold sweet Harper. I've been checking but not taking time to comment. will continue to pray for your family.
AWww, she has her eyes open! Congrats! I know you all are just loving on her! The flower is ADORABLE! Harper's gonna be a heartbreaker!
The Lord be praised! Absolutely amazing and wonderful. Thanks for sharing all those lovely pictures.
My heart just melts when I see your pictures and read your story. I'm thrilled Harper is doing so well!
What wonderful news.
Harper is a beautiful, beautiful girl!
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