Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Welcome Home, Maya!


On Wednesday at 2pm, Maya entered her home for the first time! She was 8w6d old (37w4d gestationally) and 5lb9oz. She was sound asleep and we had to actually wake her up to feed her! Bobby and she chatted happily until they fell to sleep. It was wonderful to finally have the two of them together.

Before we left the hospital, we visited APU and then my OB's office. It's kind of sad. Dr. B. missed their delivery and then he missed their visit because he was delivering! Poor guy. He just cant win! But they did get to see Dr. M., who delivered them.

And so here we are... Finally, at home... Together. Thank you, God.
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79 comments:

  1. gwinneNovember 18, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    How fantastic! I'm just so happy for you. Enjoy those babies at home with you!

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  2. StacieNovember 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Yeah! Congratulations. Enjoy!

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  3. JillNovember 18, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Welcome home, Maya! So happy everyone is home and together. What sweet pictures.

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  4. Debby@Just BreatheNovember 18, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    I am so full of happiness I could just burst! Hooray and a big THANK YOU TO GOD! This is a beautiful moment in your life.
    That was so quick, how wonderful to have Maya home too. You must be so happy. Live, Love, Enjoy!

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  5. kcolemanNovember 18, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    My heart is so warm for you. I'm so happy that you get to have the twins home together now. This is something to really be thankful for this time of year. I'm so happy for you.
    Enjoy your sweet little ones home together.

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  6. DebbiNovember 18, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    I have followed your whole journey,
    I seldom comment on blogs. but I just had to say
    What a wonderful blessing to have them both home now.
    I am so tickled for you both.
    God has blessed you.

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  7. KarenNovember 18, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Words fail me right now!!!
    So awesome!

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  8. Busted TubeNovember 18, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Wow! Happy homecoming to Maya! Congratulations Michelle & Peter on having both Maya & Bobby at home! I'm sure your hearts are full. I am so happy to see this day for you! I know that your other children are watching over you and these little ones and loving all of you.

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  9. MandyNovember 18, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Awe! They are just too darn cute!

    I've been reading for some time now... since just after they were born! and It's just pure joy to know they are home :)

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  10. TinaNovember 18, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Oh my! Congratulations! What a beautiful smile on Maya's face! I am in tears!

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  12. joshbethNovember 19, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    praise God! So excited that they are both home.

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  13. AlexNovember 19, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    So glad for you all!!! Enjoy the babies :) They're beautiful!!

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  14. MomNovember 19, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Yay!!! I'm so glad they're home!!

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  15. AnnalienNovember 19, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    Yay! I am so glad and thankful they are both home! They are adorable. Wishing all the best for caring for both of them at home. God bless!

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  16. SophieNovember 19, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    That is wonderful news!!!! So happy for you! Welcome home Bobby and Maya. Well done!! You guys wont know yourselves tomorrow when you wake up and don't have to go to the hospital! :) xxxx

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  17. SimbelmynëNovember 19, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Thank you for the cuddling pic. It's so wonderful to see them together.

    Welcome Home Maya!

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  18. NancinaTNovember 19, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    I am so, so happy. Now the fun begins!!!

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  19. MonNovember 19, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    Aawh such great news and of course, love that last picture ! Just one advice if you don't mind: remove those bumpers from her crib. If she rolls over without ability to roll back, she could suffocate. Bumpers are not recommended for such small babies. Enjoy both of them and post lots of pictures !!
    Happy home coming, sweet baby Maya

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  20. Baby Smiling In Back SeatNovember 19, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Hooray Maya! Hooray for all of you!

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  21. Catherine WNovember 19, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    Tears are running down my face. I'm so happy for you all. Congratulations Bobby and Maya! Reunited and home at last with their wonderful parents.

    I think that their big brothers and sister and your tiny stars are with you today too. And I'm sure they are smiling.
    Much love xo

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  22. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Michele, I am so excited for you. What a special time for you and Peter. *huge hugs*

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  23. BarbaraNovember 19, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Ah, SO pleased for you!

    xxx

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  24. AmyNovember 19, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Michele, I've been following your blog since your sixteenth week of pregnancy with Bobby and Maya. Reading this post brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing day to have both of them at home with you. Thank you for being so open and honest and sharing your story with the world...I have been praying for you ever since finding your blog, and I will continue to do so.

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  25. PaulaNovember 19, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Welcome home Maya!!!!

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  26. sprogbloggerNovember 19, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Tears in my eyes as I'm reading this. I'm so very happy for your whole family. Good things DO happen to some of my IF sisters, and it's wonderful to see.

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  27. livieandhermommiesNovember 19, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Congratulations to you & Best wishes for a joyful Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  28. A n TNovember 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Awh Praise God! What an amazing sight to see!!

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  29. nikki woodNovember 19, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Welcome home Maya :)

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  30. JenNovember 19, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Yay!!! So happy for your entire family!!!

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  31. cheryllookingforwardNovember 19, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I am so happy for your family Michele! This whole long journey and everything you've been through - it was all for this moment. Congratulations to all of you. I'm crying with joy for you!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    congratulations to you all! I have been following your blog since the day they were born. very happy for you all. your children are amazing.

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  33. k@laklyNovember 19, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Happy tears!!!! I am just tickled pink and blue for all of you!
    xxoo

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  34. B.November 19, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    This is fantastic news, and it's beautiful to see Bobby and Maya together, without any tubes or monitors getting in the way. Congratulations to all of you!

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  35. MicheleLNovember 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I am so happy that you finally have both of your babies home with you!!! Congratulations!

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  36. LeahNovember 19, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Congrats on all being home! Such wonderful news! I pray that Bobby and Maya continue to grow and thrive. :-D

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  37. AmandaNovember 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am over the moon for you!!!

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  38. Jimmie's Auntie AmberNovember 19, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Happy tears for you!!!

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  39. BluebirdNovember 19, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    What a beautiful picture, I'm so happy for you all :)

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  40. sarahNovember 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  41. quadmomNovember 19, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you, God, indeed. So very happy for you and your family.

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  42. Christmas with KaseyNovember 19, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I am SO happy for you! I have goose bumps!! ((((HUGS)))))

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  43. saraNovember 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I'm sitting here crying tears of joy for you! That picture of them snuggled up close is absolutely the best.
    --Sara

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  44. KristieMcNealyNovember 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    How wonderful! I'm so happy for all of you :)

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  45. MoNovember 19, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Absolutely wonderful news!!! So glad you are all home together!

    mo

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  46. JulietNovember 19, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    This is soooo wonderful! I'm so glad that Maya and Bobby are both home with you now! Yay!!! They are adorable.

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  47. In This StormNovember 19, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  48. MichelleNovember 19, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Congrats! Welcome home Maya!! So happy for your family.

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  49. KerryNovember 19, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    So happy I could cry! Congratulations on having both your sweet babies home!

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  50. MichelleNovember 19, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    congratulations!! what day could possibly beat this one? I'm so happy for you guys. xox

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  51. JustinaNovember 19, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I'm SO happy for your Michelle! You have gone through so much, I'm so glad that this has had a happy ending and your sweet little ones are home with you. Hugs to you and the babies!

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  52. BNovember 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    This is great news Michelle.
    Well done to every member of your family - you have all walked a long road to get here.

    love B

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  53. LeaNovember 19, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Yay! So happy for you and your beautiful, growing family! Congrats on having your newest additions home, where they belong.

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  54. tbeanNovember 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Been a silent cheerleader from back to the hospital bedrest days. I am so happy you have both babies home and healthy now. What a wonderful blessing.

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  55. HollyNovember 19, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy!

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  56. GlendaNovember 19, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    PRAISE GOD!! How amazing! Now to get adjusted to life without an hour commute each way to a hospital.

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  57. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Congratulations! How wonderful! My best wishes to you!

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  58. BarefootNovember 19, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Hooray!! What fantastic news.

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  59. Once A MotherNovember 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    such wonderful news, what a blessing! sending you all prayers as you settle into your new routine at home

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  60. Mother Knows Best ReviewsNovember 19, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Oh, Michele, how absolutely wonderful! They're just so precious and beautiful - congrats!

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  61. Aunt JudyNovember 19, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I'm so happy for you sweetheart. That's the most wonderful news. I know it was a long awaited moment, but now your family is together. Enjoy them, they grow up too fast. Believe me, I know, Nickie will soon be 23, Brandon is 21, and Jim will soon be 19. It seems like yesterday when they were my little babies. I love you all. Hope to see you soon.

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  62. momto558November 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    ~ And who says miracles don't happen:)You traveled a long road...time to sit back and enjoy your babies~Hugs,
    Michele

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  63. "Jay"November 19, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Congratulations on both of your beautiful babies being home safe and sound. I am so happy for you!
    Great news.

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  64. RuthNovember 19, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    So happy for you!

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  65. AmandaNovember 19, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Precious babies - together at home at last. I am so very happy for you all!

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  66. Anne YNovember 20, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    I am so happy to hear that both of those beautiful babies of yours are now safely in the comfort of their home.
    Congratulations!

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  67. AndieNovember 20, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    MIchelle, I am so happy for you and Peter, for all of you!!!!

    Love the pictures, especially the one of you with the baby carriers :)

    Such wonderful news :)

    xoxo

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  68. KateNovember 20, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    WELCOME HOME!

    Oh Michele, welcome home to your sweet ones, and to your whole family.

    Here's wishing you the smoothest sailing possible from now on!

    with teary happy joyful love,
    Kate

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  69. RebaNovember 20, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    sitting in my (open) office at work crying with happiness for you! that picture is absolutely priceless. enjoy them!!!

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  70. InannaNovember 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    *tears*

    That is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

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  71. BarbNovember 20, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Awesome! Congrats! What a long hard road. She looks like a little dollbaby in that first photo!

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  72. lonelymomNovember 20, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    I am in tears with happiness for you. You give such hope to moms with angel babies like me. Congratulations and God's speed to your entire family.

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  73. AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    huge congratulations! longtime lurker here. enjoy your precious little ones, so glad you are all home now.

    Sarah

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  74. AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I am bursting with joy for all of you! I'm so glad she's home, and LOVE the look on her face. It's almost like she's saying, "What's the big deal? I'm doing awesome!"

    Congratulations.

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  75. AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I'm glad they are both home, I've been praying for y'all the entire time. I hope things keep going well for y'all. Love you!
    Nickie

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  76. MistyNovember 20, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Praise GOD for now you also have TWO living earthly children. Your largest dream come true.

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  77. c.November 21, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    It's a long time coming. Congratulations on getting them home, safely. XO.

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  78. Kandi AnnNovember 21, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Miss you! A post with just Hi, were ok and busy? Please for your Prayer warriors. xoxo, Kandi

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  79. one-hit_wonderNovember 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Yeah, that's wonderful!

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