Over the past three years it has been flipped upside down. I am 31 years old, and married to my hubby of three years, Josh. We have 4 beautiful angel babies, who are fondly known as our “Green Beans”. The first of my quads, Heidi, held on as long as she could and was born on January 31, 2009 after pPROMing at 17 weeks. A few weeks later, I pPROM’d with my sweet Lily. Lily, Paige, and Rylan were all born at 22 weeks on February 23, 2009. Just after being released from the hospital empty handed, I returned with a high fever and infection. Two of the nights I spent in the hospital that week, I honestly thought I was going to die. It was the sickest and most hopeless I’ve ever been. I’m pretty sure my diagnosis was a broken heart.
Our journey to becoming parents has had its share of happiness and heartbreaks. I got through every day by staying close to Josh, friends and family, blogging, and relying on God that my future will be bright. All the love and support I’ve gotten has greatly helped me manage……I am alive and well, and want to be my absolute best as a result of this.
On May 1st 2011, we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Taylor, into this world. She is our miracle baby and brings so much joy and happiness in our lives. She is such a gift from God.
I have come out of all of this with a better appreciation of life. I hope to make the best of this situation by helping others who will experience a similar loss.
Thanks for posting this. I think we all need this reminder from time to time.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jenna
I think Jenna said it well! Hang in there! Sending you lots of prayers & a big hug!
ReplyDeleteMisty
I just found your blog and wanted to say hi from another quad mommy. I love the poem and I hope all is well. Hang in there, your doing great!!
ReplyDeletemaureen
Beautiful words to live and breathe by moment to moment!
ReplyDeleteLove this. You are doing good...hang in there and keep those Green Beans cooking!
ReplyDeleteWhat your parents said.
ReplyDeleteEach day is a blessing and one step closer to the goal
great poem. Hang in there girl, you are all going to get through this.
ReplyDeletekeep up the good work . pray to saint gerard , he is the one to pray for the safe arrival of your babies .
ReplyDeletehope the food is better . Eat eat eat .
Hi Lauren & Josh -
ReplyDeleteKnow that you are in our prayers and God's Hands.
Blessings - Mary Tebault