If you check the post before this one you will notice I had a baby shower with one of my sweet friends, Kelly Pluid. Kelly was 30 weeks along with twins as of yesterday. Last night she went into labor and had her twins early this morning. She got to hold one of her sweet baby boys before they took them away and flew them to Phoenix. When I heard about this I couldn't help but just cry. Yes, I'm hormonal and emotional but I think anyone who has held their precious new baby would understand the heartache of having that infant taken away. I can't empathize because I have never had that happen but I can only imagine. Both her and the babies are doing well, being ten weeks early their lungs are not developed enough to breathe on their own. Each was around 3 1/2 lbs.
I guess I feel the need to blog about this because I am full of gratitude for my baby girl that at 38 weeks is still able to stay in my belly and keep growing. Yes, I'm uncomfortable and say I would love her to come at anytime but truly it is better for her to stay in there as long as she can so that when she comes out she is healthy and whole.
My heart hurts for all of you mothers that have had to part from your sweet babies for any reason. I will stop my complaining of discomfort, back ache, contractions, tiredness and having to go to the bathroom every five seconds and just cherish the time I have left feeling her wiggle and kick in my belly. Not to mention cherishing the few days I have left focusing on my two sweet kiddos. I think I sometimes take for granted the healthy pregnancies and deliveries I have had. I know that was a lot of rambling but my mind and heart are full today for Kelly and her sweet family. Their names are in the temple and many are praying for them. If it is meant to be those boys will be just fine, it will just be a tough for the Pluid family for a bit. I have already seen the amazing outpouring of concern and prayers from our ward family and am so grateful for the gospel and the plan of reaching out to serve those around us.
I hope she doesn't mind me posting these pics-
2 comments:
Look at those babies! They are so small and adorable. It brings back SO many memories for me when my babies were in the NICU (Thankfully, they were at least in the same hospital as me, and the hospital wasn't far from my house after I had to leave them there). Tell your friend that it gets better and that the day she finally brings them home will be one of the best days of her life (scary, but truly wonderful!). Best of luck to her, and to you when your time comes! You are a good momma!
Thanks Telsha for your sweet thoughts. I cried, in the hospital cafeteria, reading this. We have been greatly comforted by the many prayers on our behalf. Our sweet baby boys are doing extremely well and continue to make great strides every day. (And no I don't mind you sharing the pictures one bit.)
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