Micro Preemie Twins: The Story of H & E

Twin girls H & E were born prematurely at 24 weeks 3 days gestation in the summer of 2004. At birth H was 1 lb 3.5 oz, 11.5", E 1 lb 5.5 oz, 12". This is their story...

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Prematurity Awareness

November 17 is Prematurity Awareness Day, AND the day that we celebrate 7 years since my amazing girls came home to be with their family after spending the first 110 days of their lives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. There is not a day that goes by that I am not reminded of all that they endured to survive, and the lingering effects of their much too early birth. For better or worse, we have learned so much on this journey and are forever grateful to have these sweet and wonderful kids in our lives.

Happy Homecoming Day to my loves!

We've come such a long way...

9 comments:

Samantha said...: Happy Homecoming Anniversary! Your girls are beautiful :); Thu Nov 17, 04:50:00 PM EST
Piper said...: They were soo beautiful back then, and still rocking the beauty today. Happy Homecoming Anniversary, Holland and Eden! :); Thu Nov 17, 05:37:00 PM EST
Sara said...: Happy Homecoming Anniversary! Don't you wish the you now could go back in time to give the you then a big hug and tell her that it was all going to be OK?; Fri Nov 18, 12:09:00 AM EST
Alice said...: A long way indeed - hard to believe it has been 7 years (and my two just over 3 years since homecoming) Holland and Eden gave me such hope and you provided such great information back then - thank you so much once again x; Fri Nov 18, 07:14:00 AM EST
Sarah Pope said...: Amazing pictures...two little miracles.; Sun Nov 20, 12:27:00 AM EST
marjorie said...: I haven't posted before,but I've been following you for a little while. Your girls are amazing. I used to think preemies were just tiny babies who just needed to grow. Now I know so much more about the struggles that preemies and their parents go through. I will continue to come here and see how Holland and Eden are doing! By the way, I was happy to hear that the tonsillectomy went so well.; Mon Nov 21, 07:22:00 PM EST
BusyLizzyMom said...: Happy homecoming day girls. It still is a pretty special day for us too.; Mon Nov 21, 10:17:00 PM EST
Christa said...: awwww bless their little hearts

They have come a long way. You should be proud mama..you helped them get there!!; Wed Dec 28, 10:33:00 PM EST
Candice said...: They were so little! Unbelievable. Happy Homecoming Day indeed!!; Thu Jan 19, 04:55:00 PM EST