We created this blog to help us document the story of Malia starting at 29 weeks in utero. There have been and continue to be struggles for Malia and for us. It is evident to us, as you will see, that the power of prayer is mighty and God does love us and hear our prayers. We welcome and invite you to follow along with us. Though lengthy, start from the bottom to get the entire story so far.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Holding Malia

What a wonderful feeling it was today as I got to hold Malia for the first time! I waited almost 2 weeks for this moment and it felt so good! The girls also came with us to the hospital and they finally got to meet their little sister. Kayla was able to listen to Malia's heart beat while Lydi gently held her hand. It was a precious moment seeing our whole family together for the first time since Malia's birth. She continues to get better and tubes are disappearing left and right. They took her off the ventilator on Friday, transitioning her to CPAP , then today (AM) she was only needing small amounts of oxygen from a nasal cannula . Malia is also beginning to tolerate increased amounts of breast milk receiving 8ml every 3 hours. Isn't God good! My baby girl is absolutely beautiful, precious, and just down right perfect!

7 comments:

  1. Agreed, she's beautiful, precious and perfect. I'm so glad you were all together today and that you got to hold her. I love your family!

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  2. Sooooo precious! LOVED seeing pics of you and the girls with sweet Malia. Can't wait to hold her and love on that little angel. What a blessing to be able to hold her today. Continuing to pray for miracles and rejoicing as God answers our prayers!

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  3. What a blessing! You guys all look so happy! What a great day for you.

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  4. YAY! What a gift! I love the photos too. Malia is a lucky girl.

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  5. Every day is a gift from God. We praise God for your family. Buckets full of love! Barry and Janie

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  6. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

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  7. Yay! and just like your hat says "Life is good" Malia is beautiful. And of course she was smiling at her daddy (wasn't no gas or drugs) :)

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