In case you have forgotten her name or what she looks like - here is Harper today!
I swear she gets cuter and sweeter every day
This is our new home - the children's hospital. You didn't hear from us yesterday because the internet has been down. Mom and I are at the RMH doing laundry right now while Scott and Dad are watching the super bowl and trying to take care of Harper. (I just got a stressed out call from the new dad). ha! So I thought I'd do a quick update.
Yesterday- I got a visit from two blogger friends and two real life friends. Julie and Kate both came to visit us! We had a great time with both of them!
And Hillary and Josh came also! I was so excited to see them. We all went out for lunch! It was a nice break to be with such fun friends!!!
Here is the proud daddy and his girl. He is SO great with her. I never expected him to be this hands on of a dad. He is so in love with her. We just can't wait for the day we get her home and we can pick her up with NO cords or wires or monitors on her. It's so hard to scoop her up when she has so much attached to her.
Today has been a good day! Thursday night I stayed with Harper by myself. We did okay but she was up a lot - so I got about 2 hours of sleep. Last night Scott stayed with us and Harper slept the entire night long!!! She was so good! I'm so thankful that we get the practice of taking care of her in the safety of the hospital so when we go home - we will feel more confident. Our doctor came in today and said we might take her off oxygen tomorrow and we could also start feeding from a bottle again today. She has been fed through a nose tube because her breathing has been a little too high but she is slowing down. This is me giving her first bottle - she took it really good. She took two feedings well - but her last two haven't gone so smooth. It's a slow process - but we are making GOOD progress!
Both sets of grandparents were here this weekend so Harper got a LOT of attention. She is a very loved baby - by both her family and all of you!!! We got the cutest outfit and hat for her that she will have to wear soon and the hat says "miracle". I'm wearing a necklace today that another blogger sent that says "miracle" - that is just what she is to us. Thank you God for this precious gift!We got her a CD player with speakers for her crib yesterday and we have been playing praise music for her all day today. She loves it! I'm hoping God will give her the gift of music (it won't come from us so it will be a miracle if she CAN sing!)
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 247 of 247 Newer› Newest»I have been without the internet for a while, and I was thrilled to get on your blog today and see Harper's beautiful eyes!!
I have been praying here in Florida for Harper and your entire family! I just had to say after seeing her so much with her eyes open that she looks just like you! Her eyes! Beautiful....praying she's soon home and you can start enjoying the parenting journey in a more normal way! God is so good!
In case you didn't know this already, she is just BEAUTIFUL! I am just in awe of the work God has done in your family. You guys are precious!
I think she looks just like you in that first picture! What a sweet little lady:)
She is beautiful!!! You look wonderful!! Jerrame and I are still praying for you everyday!!!
I couldn't agree more with you, she does get cuter and cuter everyday! And she looks adorable in that little hat! I'm so glad yall have your own room now. It probably makes her and you guys feel more at home. As always, we will be thinking and praying.
I came across your blog through another blogger and just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and your precious baby girl! She is just BEAUTIFUL! I also have a baby girl who is 9 months old! You have so many fun days ahead!! Thanks for sharing Harper's story!
praise God, she is just BEAUTIFUL and she looks like her mommy!
God is so GOOD!
Kelly,
She looks just like you! She's beautiful.
Kelly from Georgia
She truly is a miracle. And a beautiful one too! So glad that y'all are continuing to do well. We're still praying!
Harper is so cute!! I am praying for her and praying that you all get to go home soon! You look beautiful feeding your sweet baby girl. God is so Good and yes, Harper is a miracle and I think she has 1,000's of cyber aunts. lol
Love,
Patty
She is just the prettiest little girl! I'm so happy that she is doing so well!! I am continuing to pray for her!
I know you are biased, but as an outsider I can tell you that she REALLY IS absolutely gorgeous! :) what a beautiful picture!! you are a pretty mama too - we all know where she gets it.
Thanks for being a testimony of grace. Congratulations - you have a very precious little girl
She is getting cuter every day!!! Look at those lips, and those eyes, she is going to be a heartbreaker!!
WOW! I think you are right...she get's more and more beautiful each time I see her picture! (how can that be possible??)
I am so thankful she is doing so well. I look so forward to reading your updates. I pray that your family of 3 is home together in no time at all.
Love, Allison Mullins
allisonmullins.blogspot.com
Harper Baby! That first picture of you with your Harper hat on is THE BEST! You look like your momma!
Keep getting better, and you will get to go home and see your brother, Dawson, soon!
Kelli <><<
It's the first time I visit your blog. Your baby is incredybly beautiful, she's a little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with your baby. I really hope from the bottom of my heart that she gets better.
I strongly recommed you to read the books by Elizabeth Kubbler Ross, The Wheel of Live is a great reading, it might confort and help you.
Love,
Dana.
She is so beautiful! I think she has you eyes Kelly. You are still in my prayers.
You aren't biased, she really does get more beautiful every day! What a precious gift! Still praying for you guys. All our love from Kansas City!
Hi Kelly,
I am a friend of Rachel Harrison's up in the Northwest. I have been following your story and praying my hardest for your family. Our little girl was born in August and we also spent some time in the NICU and then the children's hospital (not nearly as long as you guys). I feel so connected to you as you give updates because I remember how exciting and scary each step was. The first night we were all able to stay in the Children's hospital, Zoe stayed up all night but I didn't care because we were all together in the same room and I didn't have to leave. I had to laugh when I read your comment about the cords and wanting to pick her up wihtout them. My husband and I were so happy when those stupid cords were finally gone. Of course then we were worried because we couldn't physically see her heartbeat on the monitor anymore. You understand it's a love hate relationship with the monitor. Anyway this message has gotten really long but I will be praying for you and it will sound weird but I love you and your family so much!
Aww...she continues to get more and more precious! It was funny because I have been checking your blog daily for updates and where there wasn't one for nearly two days *gasp* :) I started to get a little worried. So happy that things continue to go well! What a miracle!
Dearest Kelly, I too found your blog on accident, but now I know that God brought me to you for many reasons. I too am from Arkansas (Little Rock), and I love all things Southern, especially SEC football and the Razorbacks! I live in Nashville, TN now and love it, but I miss home sometimes. I want you to know that I will pray earnestly and often for Harper, for you and your husband, and all of your family. I do not yet have children of my own (hopefully, it is in God's plan someday soon), however in 1973, I was born early, at the end of the 25th week, and weighed 2 lbs. 2 oz. The doctors told my parents that they did not expect me to live. Through much prayer, many wonderful doctors and nurses at St. Vincents in Little Rock, the support of my friends and family, and a fighting spirit, I made it through and enjoyed a completely normal childhood. I am now 35, hoping to have a family of my own, and I am thankful everyday for all that was done to help me and my family during that difficult time (I was in the hospital for 3 months). Harper is so beautiful and I know you are enjoying every minute you spend with her. She can feel that love and will respond to it. Hang in there - you are an inspiration to many!
I could look at those pictures forever! She is such a sweet and cute baby. :)
Harper looks so beautiful and healthy! So glad that y'all are doing well.
Elyse Shirley
I'm posting a comment so big daddy aka your blog bouncer doesn't disown me! I had so much fun with you this weekend!! I had been missing you a lot lately so it was great to see you and your family! Can't wait for you to bring Harper home! Love you!
She is so beautiful that I don't think anyone would get tired of seeing her cute little face. Praying and praying for her in Ohio!
What a cute hat! She's looking more beautiful than ever!
What precious pictures of Harper with her grandparents, so loved is this child!
She is just the most beautiful and precious baby...such a gift from God. You look absolutely great Kelly...like you never even had a baby!
Hope things continue to go well!
Hugz,
michele
What a beautiful little girl! Those eyes! Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
Hi Kelly,
Harper is very beautiful. I just love seeing her pics. I'm so glad that you guys are able to get to hold her more and more.
Take care & God Bless
Such Wonderful News!! Thanks for keepin us posted.
Kelly and Scott,
Harper is beautiful! What sweet little lips she has. She is such a pretty baby! I think she looks like Kelly!!!!
Thank you for keeping us updated on Harpers progress. Your entire family is still very much in our prayers.
Love and hugs from Virginia Beach,
Margaret and Len Duffy
She is gorgeous! Praise God for every blessing each day! I remember feeding my daughter a "bottle" in the NICU the first time. It basically consisted of a syringe with a nipple on it - I was so excited to do it! We'll keep praying for your miracle...
Harper is so stinkin' cute!!! I love seeing the updates and the adorable pictures! I keep praying and thanking God for how wonderful He is!!!
I, too am thrilled with the latest update! You guys are all doing such a great job.
BUT!! Next time you have a computer problem, PLEASE don't give us a headline like "Technical Problems"! Maybe use "Computer Died" or something like that.
My poor heart almost quit on me when I saw that headline and then had to wait on my ever-so-slow computer to bring up the rest of your page! The relief felt amazing - but please don't make me panic again! :-)
Nothing can replace a great mommy and daddy . . . they let anyone be a parent - only special folks get to be mommy and daddy!
Grannie in Florida
my goodness, she is gorgeous!
no denying who her mama is!!
xo
Harper is a precious girl! I had not had a chance to check in over the weekend, and what a difference just a couple of days has made.
What a precious little thing! She's changing every day! I'm glad the private room is going well!
ashlee
Praise God.
Kelly, your bundle of love looks like you!
oh my goodness! she is gorgeous! you must be very proud!! you look gorgeous yourself. whenever things get better with Harper please add me to your list of praying for a baby - we have been trying for awhile. Because of you I have faith!
She does get more precious everyday! But no surprise - she has precious parents! God bless! What a MIRACLE!
Dear Kelly,
God is so AWESOME!!! Harper is just so precious, and I know God has very special plans for her. We continue to pray for her and for your family. My nephew was diagnosed with a very rare virus called Transverse Myelitis this past year which caused paralysis from the neck down. The power of prayer is AMAZING - after three months of being in Children's Hospital and Baylor's Children's Place, Landon can walk with a walker and continues to improve. Please feel free to visit his caringbridge one day when things settle down...www.caringbridge.org/visit/landonlight. He loves visitors, too. One day Harper can look back on your family's blog messages and see the incredible works of the Lord. It has really helped Landon's spirits, as well as our entire family. We are just so thankful to hear Harper is doing well. She is a little doll!!!
Many continued prayers from Heath, TX, Laurey West
What a beauty! Hang in there Harper! May you grow to be a beautiful, strong and healthy woman. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Oh Kelly, I came home from vacation last night and the first thing I did this morning when I turned on the internet was check on Baby Harper, oh Kelly, she is just gorgeous! I have tears going down my face getting to see her beautiful eyes and you are holding your beautiful little girl! Praise God! I am so thrilled for you! Prayers for you and your wonderful loving family!
Great to hear of Harper's improvements. Equally great to hear that she is on your milk. Bottle preference and nipple confusion can be introduced at this stage, so I would advise dropper, cup or syringe feeding instead of the bottle to ensure as much as possible that your nursing relationship will be successful.
She is so beautiful, and I know she is going to be beautiful on the inside as well--just like her mommy!
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