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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

A Star Is Born

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    • Mommy's home for 28 long days and 28 even longer nights.
    • We did it Mommy!!!!! So nice to finally meet you!
    • My first home.
    • Big girl!
    • Still forming
    • 1lb 8oz
    • "Touch Times"
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Mommy's home for 28 long days and 28 even longer nights.

At the 21st week of the pregnancy Mommy's cervix became incompetent, she was suddenly dilated 4cm and my water bag was coming out. This is the day we decided we would beat all odds. The Dr told her she was having her baby and that I would not be viable- they asked if she wanted the Chaplin to come sit with her. Mommy decided that that was NOT what was going to happen. She had to take a lot of awful medicines, they made her violently ill, jittery, migraine, insomnia and the list goes on. The hardest part though was being home sick and watching Gracie miss her mommy. Two weeks into her hospital stay her water broke, we made it two more weeks until finally she spiked a fever (a sign of infection). So she was then induced to full labor.

Caitlin Joi Reed born at 25wks 4days

Truly a miracle. Never give up hope, or on your faith.

Related: preterm labor, prematurity, premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, pregnancy, preemie, parenting, nicu, cobb wellstar, baby, 25 weeks premature

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  • Jean's Avatar
    Posted by Jean Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:22am PDT

    Sophie, this makes me cry. There truly is a God, if anyone doubts this miracle erases it. What a lovely girl, what a lovely mother.

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  • lived alittle and wised up's Avatar
    Posted by lived alittle and wised up Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:54pm PDT

    She is beautiful, Congratulations.

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  • Mrs. Carol B's Avatar
    Posted by Mrs. Carol B Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:23pm PDT

    Blessings to you and your family.

    Mrs. B

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  • TasselLady's Avatar
    Posted by TasselLady Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:26pm PDT

    AWWWWWWW!!!! What a cute picture!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  • JOY's Avatar
    Posted by JOY Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:40pm PDT

    Wow,you are blessed with such an amazing gift. She is so tiny,and so beautiful, and the most precious little person I've ever seen.

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  • Maureen's Avatar
    Posted by Maureen Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:01pm PDT

    Wow, made me cry. The miracle of life is a blessing from God. May your life be filled with joy! Peace, Maureen

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  • GirlyGirl©'s Avatar
    Posted by GirlyGirl© Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:23pm PDT

    What a beautiful baby! My babies were large, the smallest was 9lb.2oz. I know that she will have a wonderful and blessed life! My best to you and your family!

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  • Betty's Avatar
    Posted by Betty Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:04pm PDT

    I don't cry much but this did it. What a beautiful story! I can't wait to get to know her better very soon : )

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  • Sharlee's Avatar
    Posted by Sharlee Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:47am PDT

    Sophie & Dave,

    You are strong and wonderful parents. We are so happy that Caitlin is strong and thriving. She truly is a blessing. We wish you all the best!

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