a video of our jordyn’s first 4 months in the nicu to her time at home… to We’ve been waiting for you

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An updated video of Carson walking (he’s been walking for 2 months now). He’s fast! Before we know it he’ll be running! He’s 18 months old (16 months adjusted).

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The video journey of Princess Jordyn.
Born 12 weeks early at only 2 pounds–
a tiny bundle of hope and promise!

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Second video of our premature daughters. Please see also our fist video of our precious twins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZp67ZwT5A

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In the last week our 20 month corrected age son has gone from 4 months of minimum wobbly steps/pulling up on furniture to standing up unaided and nearly walking 100%. A long way from the severe IUGR preemie born 1lb 4oz at 29 weeks…..we are SOOOO proud!!!!!

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Destiny was born ten weeks early because I developed H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome, which caused my kidneys and liver to shut down. This disease stems from pre-eclampsia, and the only cure is to end the pregnancy by delivering the baby. My membranes also ruptured when I passed out the day before she was born. We were able to get 48 hours of steroids to help her, and then she had to come by c-section.

Because of HELLP, Destiny was growth restricted in utero, so she came into this world at the size of a 24-weeker. She measured 14 inches long and weighed 900 grams, or just under two pounds. She was our little micro-preemie.

Destiny stayed in the NICU at UVRMC in Provo Utah. Her stay was 45 days long, or 6 1/2 weeks. She successfully avoided any surgeries and had a fairly uneventful stay. She is, and always will be, our miracle baby.

The music is “Still here” by Lene Marlin.

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This is a video that I put together to show everyone how my son beat all the odds. Aiden Noah was born October 7th, 2006, 14 weeks early do to a rare disease that I suffered through my pregnancy called “Pre-Eclampsia.” He was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 17 weeks total. During his time there he suffered resperatory disress, a PDA heart murmor, several infections, and hernia’s in each leg which was repaired in surgery. Aiden came home on January 26th, 2007 on room air with no oxygen support what so ever. His doctors, to this day, are amazed that he is even alive! I am dedicating this video to all the NICU nurses, doctors, and staff for all their hard work, patience, and compassion as my husband and I dealt with this hard time. This is our first baby and we have been told on numerous occasions that our son is and will always be a miracle baby. Thank you so much for your support, the staff of the University of Iowa Hospitals. We are blessed with this bundle of joy because of you!

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Just a little video that I made of my son from the beginning to now. He is my 29 wk preemie and I’m very lucky to have him after a previously lost child who was born at 23 wks gestation due to HELLP syndrome and pre-eclampsia.

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This is the picture montage of Elizabeth’s stay in the NICU due to my preeclampsia, she was 9 weeks early.

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Alexander was born when I was 33 weeks pregnant due to preeclampsia. this is the story our little trooper in pictures.

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