I will get to more updates from the past year I have not been blogging, but in June we were very blessed to be able to meet fellow 23 weeker, Hallie, and her wonderful family! Here are some pics thanks to Abby, who is great at capturing special moments!
Yes! For meeting other miracle kiddos! Hope you had a wonderful time! And so so happy that you will be blogging again! You are the one that started me on this crazy blogging journey:-) I look forward to continuing to follow the S+E's journey. And yours! Can't wait to hear all about when you graduate, and Edwin with the boxing, and more kiddos:-) HUGS and prayers! Miss you guys!!!
God,
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Our story
After 5 months of a healthy pregnancy with spontaneous twins, we found out at 23 weeks and 2 days gestation something was terribly wrong. For reasons still unknown, I was in preterm labor, 3 cms dilated and my membranes with baby A were funneling out of my cervix. I lasted only 3 days on bedrest with meds in the hospital, and on September 29, 2006, Serena and Edwin, Jr were born at only 23 weeks 5 days gestation. They weighed 1lb 3oz and were 12" long. They were in the NICU for 122 days and we encountered some of the most frightening times of our lives. We nearly lost Edwin many times, and it is truly a miracle that both survived. Serena and Edwin, Jr are amazing and show us every day just how precious life is and how amazing it can be. We are humbled by the support and love we have found since entering this world of prematurity. Currently, our preemie "struggles" involve Edwin's hypotonic cerebral palsy and need for a reverse walker and AFOs, Serena's paralyzed vocal cord, and their continued oxygen needs while sick. We are passionate about issues related to prematurity and about sharing the very special lives of two amazing children.
I am first and foremost a mom, who works with "at-risk" youth in after-school settings. I am currently pursuing a masters in school counseling. Edwin, Sr is a professional boxer with a record of 10-0 with 7KOs. My email address is rapa.stephanie@gmail.com
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Yes! For meeting other miracle kiddos! Hope you had a wonderful time! And so so happy that you will be blogging again! You are the one that started me on this crazy blogging journey:-) I look forward to continuing to follow the S+E's journey. And yours! Can't wait to hear all about when you graduate, and Edwin with the boxing, and more kiddos:-) HUGS and prayers! Miss you guys!!!
I know it has been four years. I hope you are ALL doing well.
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