No news is good news! It has been this way since our last entry and hopefully will continue this way for us for the next 12+ weeks. I had a good night last night and I woke up feeling renewed with strength that we are going to deliver a healthy Miller after week 34. We realize that each good day/night is a blessing and one step closer to our goal. It also amazes me in the power of prayer because I know that God is listening to all of ours and your prayers.
Dr. Uribe is out of town until Monday but he checks in every day with us via phone. I told him to relax and enjoy his time off--and that things were quiet and boring here. After our last conversation with him....he said that we needed to take this day by day---then as those remain quiet and boring, then our next goal is week 24. After that, week 28 (chances for Miller's survival go up dramatically), then the goal of week 32. Dr. U said that if all goes well until that timeframe, then he will want us to deliver Miller during week 34. Personally, we are setting our sights on week 36 especially since we know that Miller is going to be stubborn and want to stay in and grow some more! So, we have our goals---and in addition, we have heard that we may get to go home for a few weeks but Dr. U is still not convinced of this yet. Though we would love to be in the comfort of our own home, it is a little scarey to be away from the comfort of the hospital--knowing that great nurses and doctor's are just steps away. Who knows---I may change my mind next week after getting tired of this small hospital room and bad food. :)
So, it is day 10 in the hospital and I thought it was going to be a tougher day than normal espcially since we lost Baby Lawton one week ago today. However, I keep going back to the fact that I know he is in a much better place--in Heaven and in God's arms. He is safe. He is our angel looking out for us and especially for his big brother. So while we still grieve and will continue to do so, we still count all of our many blessings. This experience has been a life stopping, life altering, and one that we have learned many lessons from. We will continue to learn throughout our journey and we will continue to pray that we grow in love and strength for each other, for Miller, and for all of our family and friends! Thank you again for your many prayers---they are definitely working!
Dana & Matt
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Hey there! Remember my sweet girls were born at 34 weeks...and although they were in the NICU for 10 days, they've never been 'documented' as preemies. Avery was 4 lbs, 2 oz-- MacKenna 4 lbs 11 oz. Both are above average in all areas..(in their mom and papa's prejudice eyes!!!). So 34 weeks could be a blessing. Not to mention you wouldn't have to be pregnant for a whole 40 weeks! By Christmas yall will be settled in and comfortable to celebrate all kinds of 'new births'...
Love you, stay strong.
Steph
Dana & Matt,
We are very familiar with answered prayers and are living proof of their absolute power. And you couldn't be in better hands than at Seton. Just keep doing exactly what you are doing, one day at a time. Faith, your love for eachother, your love for both Miller and Lawton, and the support from your loved ones is the perfect recipe to bring you all through this experience. A side note-we got so used to the dry erase board that we got one to use at home. Now if only we could find someone to supply the crushed ice they have! We continue to pray for you every single day and love to read your updates!
Have peaceful dreams tonight as baby Lawton watches over your sweet family.
Danny & Stephanie
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