I'll do a better update later today but for now - I just HAD to share these pictures!!!!
I know she's mine - but oh my word I love her!!! They have spent all morning trying to get a PICC line in (it's a semi-permanent thing they put in to put all her IV's in so they don't have to constantly stick her.) They tried a ton of places and couldn't get it in (they even had to shave her head in two places to try to put it there). But that's okay - we have so many hats and head bands to cover up those shaved spots. I took a sweet hat in and I knew it would make her feel better. She was so alert - looking around at us.
Her little eyes are pretty blue right now but we know they could turn dark by summer. I really don't care either way but I think she looks just gorgeous either way.Pray they can get her PICC line in - they will probably try again tomorrow. Other than that - she continues to do really well. They are going to let her rest tomorrow from all tests and procedures (except the PICC).
We are ICED IN big time here at the hospital. It is a mess outside - but we are so glad to be so close to the hospital where it's warm and we can spend time with our little sweetie!!!
P.S. I just wanted to add that our sweet girl is OFF her nitrate Oxide (I don't even know what that means except it's GOOD) and she is down to 26% oxygen!!) She will get to start feeding tomorrow or Thursday! She's a Stamps - she won't have ANY trouble eating!!
Also - ya'll are wearing the nurses out with all the mail and packages we have been getting!!!!! Thank you for all the sweet cards and gifts!!! I'm not going to put them on here today but you have thank yous coming - I promise!!!!!
I love you all for loving Harper so much!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 538 Newer› Newest»Gosh, what a sweetie! I bet you can't wait to kiss those little lips!! She's so alert! Yay:)
Harper is looking so much better. It is such a joy to see her open her eyes! Praying for you all!
Kelly she's BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am soo filled with happiness for you and your family!
Ahh, look at your pretty girl!!! I'm so glad each day is getting better and better. Still sending lots of prayers your way.
She is so beautiful!! Praise the Lord For all he has done and will continue to do!!!
Priscilla, Northern Missouri
Oh, she is just a cutie patootie!! : ) Love her big beautiful eyes, and she has the cutest nose! The hat is fabulous!
We'll continue to pray for her healing and for the PICC.
Take good care and hope you are feeling strong yourself!
I absolutely delight in each new post. Harper is gorgeous! God bless her.
Those sweet eyes have so much expression!!! Wait until she hears about this time - she won't believe it...
when i heard the nationwide forecast, i thought about you guys up there to our north...so glad you are warm & safe inside and traveling is minimal!
what wonderful, gorgeous pictures of that precious baby girl!! she is ADORABLE!!!
Awww, sweet baby!!! She is just beautiful!
Praying for a successful PICC line insertion!!
I am so excited to see those beautiful eyes open! She is just as precious as can be! I update my husband every night on how Harper is. I just told "Harper's eyes are open" and he was so glad! She is just gorgeous and I can't wait to see more pictures! We are iced in here too!
I found your blog through Angie's blog "Bring the Rain" and I've been praying for you all and checking in to see how much Harper's been improving. I'm SO happy to see she's doing better!! That's one GORGEOUS girl you've got there!
Stay strong!
Love from Cincinnati,
Courtney
She is so gorgeous Kelly and I must say quite stylish. I love that she is wearing a sweet little hat :)!
She's BEAUTIFUL!
What an awesome surprise to see her eyes open. I got the chills as I scrolled down. "O Give thanks unto the Lord, for he his good, his mercy endures forever."
I will continue the prayers.
I can't imagine how exciting this must of been.
Super cute in the hat!!! I love getting to see her eyes--even just seeing her eyes makes me feel like she's feeling better, and I'm so thankful that she is! She IS beautiful.
It's just a rainy, cold mess here--I'm not sure what will happen tonight. I'd love for the kids to be able to go to MDO tomorrow...we'll see what happens. My hair appt. was canceled today so I have to have gray roots and split ends for A's 2nd b-day party! ha! :) Oh well.
So glad to see she is getting better! She is a chunky little thing! :)
She is beautiful! I'm sure the hat made her feel better. Don't forget to take pictures of the ice storm for her baby book. WE're still praying for you.
I love coming to check on Harper and getting to see her awake now! She is too cute! And I LOVE that double chin! Ha!
She is just beautiful!! Continuing to pray for all of you!
I knew it wouldn't be long before you'd get that bow on her! I can't handle the cuteness! OH MY! She's beautiful! and she keeps getting prettier each time I see her! Oh y'all are in for it! :)She really loks great-her color, her alertness! continuing to pray!
Loving the hat!! She is completely going to suit the whole girlie-girl thing! Can't wait for more pics with more frou frou!
Still praying here in Virginia!
Harper is such a wide-eyed cutie! Her hat/bow is totally precious. She looks like a little princess! I'm so glad she is continuing to improve. I will pray specifically for the PICC line.
Amy Rincon in Houston
Kelly.....She is just gorgeous. I know you are so proud of her already. I remember having my baby girls and how it felt. Cherish every step you take with this little one...and I know you will. I will continue to pray for her and that they can get her PICC line in. Stay strong and congratulations. Debbie
I'd love to just give her a big squeeze!! She is adorable & there is nothing like a big chunky baby!! Love it!
Oh my word, look at that sweet face!
She's so pretty! I hope they can get her line in soon. She looks really good and I know the cute clothes/accessories are just going to make her feel like such a special girl!
Gorgeous!! Just gorgeous, that girl!!! L.O.V.E. her hat & bow, as well - the bigger the better! Still praying for her & all of you!
She is just beautiful! the hat is adorable and I am so thrilled to see those baby blues! Still praying for you all!
I just cry tears of joy every time I read the updates. She is precious and your strength is so amazing. Both of my babies made dramatic entrences into the world and I thank God everyday for them and am praying for you all and am so excited to see those eyes and pray you all can snuggle her real soon.
love and prayers
Jennifer
LaGrange, GA
Beautiful girl!! And I adore that hat. A pretty bow always makes everything better. Many hugs and prayers to you, your hubby and of course, Harper.
What beautiful eyes!! I admire your strength through this time. Constantly praying for you and your sweet family!
I came across your blog on a friends blog about a week ago and you and your dear family have touched my heart. Sweet little Harper is such a miracle of God and she is spreading His love on through her. I am so happy for the progress God has provided for Harper and the blessings she has brought you. You and your family are forever in my thoughts and prayers!
Danielle
Texas
OH!!! I love that hat, just adorable. I'm so glad she's doing better & we finally get to see those pretty eyes.
Oh yes...it it so good to see Miss "Doll Baby" with her eyes wide open and her pretty big bow. What an incredible answer to so many prayers. I cried w/ you yesterday when her eyes first opened and we got to see the pics. Now I'm waiting for that first pic of her in your arms. I can't wait...Jennifer
What a wonderful site--seeing those beautiful blue eyes!
Sorry to hear about all of the ice outside but glad to hear how warm and cozy it is sitting right next to your dear little princess.
Continuing to pray y'all.
What a sweet little princess!
She IS so gorgeous Kelly!!! So beautiful! Much love, Becky
She is so beautiful!
She is beautiful! I love seeing those big eyes! We continue to pray!
She is absolutely beautiful! I am so so happy for you guys! I'll keep praying!
Look at her!! she is looking right at you saying, "Mommy, I love you!" Oh Sweet. I hope they can get the PICC line in tomorrow. They finally put Garrison's in his ankle...little stinker pulled that out too(he also pulled out his vent!) Don't ask me how he managed to pull it out of his ankle.
Sorry about the ice storm...I used to live in OK and I remember those ice storms! They totally immobilize the city! Glad you are so close to Harper so that you can go and see her!!
She is beautiful shaved head and everything! How wonderful I love to see her progress we are so excited for you all!
wow, she looks so alert and precious!
she is so beautiful!!! i'm so happy things are going well. we continue to pray every day.
She is even more beautiful with those big eyes open. I am so happy to hear all of the great reports. It took awhile for our PICC line to be placed as well, I share that frustration.
I look forward to hearing more great updates.
She's beautiful...
Oh my goodness...THOSE EYES! :)
She is gorgeous!
I'm continuing to pray for a full recovery. Thanks for keeping us updated.
HOW SPECIAL!!!! SHE IS A CUTIE!! I am so glad that you are using your bows! :)
What a glorious sight! I'm so so happy for you! That picture of you holding her is just moments away.
Continued prayers from NC!
She is so precious. Will be praying for the PICC line and for Tulsa to thaw out. Sending prayers from Danville.
Love, Erin
How beautiful she is!!! Prayers continue...God is sooo GOOD!!
she is so pretty! she certainly looks so cute in pink- i think it's her color!
XOXOXO
Look how pretty she is!!! Big prayers for her IV line. Those teeny veins are so hard to get and, having been there myself, I know it's hard on Mom too. All those pokes - yuck! ((((hugs))))
-Jennifer in Oregon
ps. The next friend I have with a girl baby is getting one of those little Harper Hats! Love the idea of the bow on the hat! Such a trendsetter already...
I love the big huge bow!!! Too cute! And I am praying that they will get the PICC line in quickly!
Oh, Kelly! She is adorable! What a great day to see her eyes!
sending warm prayers from florida... your baby girl is beautiful... and her story is beautiful... so many people coming together to pray... so i am praying for her and the other babies... and for you & your husband. parenting is tough work... tougher when your heart is broken. continue to be brave... and hang on to Jesus.
I'll start praying for that specifically! Oh she is just beautiful, thank you for posting so many pictures...we love seeing your sweet Harper!
She is so beautiful and that hat is just too cute. Praying her PICC line goes in without anymore problems.
She is seriously one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen! Thank you for the updates so I can continue to specifically pray. You all continue to be on my heart and in my prayers.
Wow!! She is beautiful!
We will keep praying that they can get the PICC in.Your family is constantly in our prayers and seeing those eyes is a huge gift from God.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. We know it has been hard for you but you remind us that with Gods love and our faith in him everything is possible.
Kelly - she is precious. I love seeing her big beautiful eyes! I'm still praying...
God is good!
She is just absolutely precious!! Beautiful!! I know you thrilled beyond belief that you are seeing her eyes and are getting closer everyday to snuggling with her and bringing her home!! Love those bows...the bigger the better :)
Love,
Shannon
What beautiful eyes! It makes me cry to see them too.
Shelley Charton
Dallas, TX
She looks like she's smiling in these pics. She's gorgeous!
Prayers being sent from Connecticut.
www.olivia-ann.com
Kelly, she is simply beautiful. I am praising the Lord for His goodness to you and how He's worked in and through you. Your strong faith is such an encouragement to me. I have a baby girl who will turn 1 very soon, and I love to dress her up and do her hair too!
Praying for you in central PA,
Jen
Kelly, she looks just like YOU! So gorgeous! You have a whole family and entire church praying for Miss Harper here in San Jose, CA and it looks like those prayers from everywhere are paying off! What a mighty God we serve!
what a delicious, chunky, yummy baby she is! praise God for the miracle of her life. pray they get the picc line in swiftly for her....
She is the sweetest baby ever! Still praying for you all
Oh, she's gorgeous! I lover her big pretty eyes, and her chubby cheeks!! She's sooooo sweet. So glad she's alert, and you were able to touch her, and have her hold your hands! My heart is so happy for you. I'm continuing to pray for Harper, and all of you! Thanks for continuing to update on her wonderful progress.. God is awesome!
she is beautiful! praying for her in chicago...
She is beautiful! She looks like she knows just what is going on and would like to be directing! I don't know you in real life, but I've been praying for little Harper! I am certain God has something for this little miss to do!
I cried with joy yesterday when I saw the pic of sweet Harper's eyes!! She is so much more alert today. Can't think of a better way to spend a cold, icy day than right there with your sweetie!! I am still praying for precious Harper and will be praying about getting the PICC line in. What a great witness you have been through this trial God placed in your life!! Such a blessing to me.
Oh my goodness, her eyes are so pretty. She looks so sweet in her big pink bow. I've thought about you a lot today with this yucky weather. I'm glad ya'll aren't having to get out in it.
SHE IS ADORABLE!!!
Praying for tomorrow!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Continuing to pray for you guys!
Oh MY Goodness...what an absolute doll baby! I LOVE seeing her sweet eyes - I can only imagine what it was like for the two of you to get to look into your daughter's eyes :) Celebrating with you...
Everyday I check in to see how Harper is doing. You are doing so well in such a difficult time. I'm glad that she is making such good progress.
She's beautiful.
Oh Kelly! She's so incredibly gorgeous! I love that hat!!
We will continue to pray for all of you. God bless and stay warm!
Michelle
Kelly,
I'll be saying a prayer for the PICC line. My son had one when his appendix ruptured at 2.5 and boy did it make things so much easier. I will pray for a quick and successful procedure tomorrow with the PICC. Harper looks so sweet with her big bow hat. Love those bright blue eyes. Stay warm and looking forward to your next update.
Praise God!!! She is precious. I am so happy to see her beautiful eyes open. LOVE the bow!
What a blessing to see her beautiful eyes! Such an adorable little girl with a precious bow hat! We are praying for all 3 of you through this time...
OOOh, those eyes! Love her pretty bows. So glad to finally catch her sweet face all awake! :)
oh!oh!oh! She's so gorgeous!
I just found out about your sweet, precious angel girl and wanted to let you know that I will be praying....my first baby, Bennett, was born with very similar circumstances at full term and ended up having to go on ECMO for 16 days. He is now a fiesty 17 month old, but we were in the Georgetown NICU for 70 days and I still very vividly remember each time that oxygen dial went up or down with each blood gas report. It is such an emotional roller-coaster, especially while you are trying to pump every 3 hours and absorb all that is happening to your sweet baby.....having had no time to really "prepare" for this leading up to the birth. God is so faithful~ He has walked with us each step of the way and it is incredibly clear that He is working in MIGHTY ways with sweet Harper. I will be praying for all of you, and if you have any questions or just need to vent feel free to email me at kellyjspeck@hotmail.com. My heart is with you!!!
I do believe that Harper has your beautiful eyes! She looks so precious!
Hugs & Love,
Carol ~ in Tulsa
What a looker!! Scott is going to have beat the boys off when she's older! She's beautiful. So glad to hear she's getting better each day!
Oh...those pictures are just precious!! I love her little hat and am so glad to see her pretty little eyes! I'll be praying that they are able to get the PICC line in tomorrow!!
These pictures warm my heart! So amazing! My husband and I are having Chicken Breast Supreme in honor of Harper tonight!
QUESTION:
how much does she weigh now?
I know all about big babies because I had a 10 pound, 14 ounce baby girl. They are great sleepers!!
she is beautiful.
Dear Kelly and Scott,
Harper is just beautiful! She looks so healthy and alert! Praise God from whom all blessings come!! Like Laurie said, "Prayer changes things". So true! We are all witness to this amazing child...this beautiful love story.
Our prayers are working, so they keep coming! Specific prayers are for her pic line. Bless her baby heart. She's a fighter.
Take care of each other, Kelly. Please try to get some rest. Your baby is letting you know that she's getting ready to come home!
Lots of love,
Margaret and Len Duffy and boys, Virginia Beach, VA
wonderful news and she is beautiful!!
She is so beautiful! We continue to pray for her!
My daughter Aliya had a whole head of hair on the right and was totally bald on the left. I actually shaved it with the clippers because it was SO bad. LOL
Anyway, I said all that to say. It will grow back in beautifully I promise!:)
She is beautiful no matter what! Can't wait to see pics of her with her cute hats and headbands on!
She's beautiful! What bright eyes! Praying for you all.
Praying that they will be able to get the PICC line easy tomorrow. She is so adorable. I love seeing the pictures of her with her eyes open. You are doing great, Harper! Keep fighting!! God is so good!
Prayers for all of you! Stay safe in this snowy/icy weather!
she is adorable --one of mine had to have a pic line too. They will get it. Both of my kids heads were shaved in different places too. Her hair will grow back, before you know it.
Kelly, I just ran on to your blog from PW and as I read your blog I find that your have so much going on in your life right now. My prayers are with you and I pray that Harper gets well so she can go home and meet Dawson. I have a Bichon also and he warmed up to my 1 1/2 year and 4 month old granddaughters quiet well. Keep the faith, God always has a silver lining.
Oh she is beautiful, so nice to see her pretty eyes. Glad she is improving all the time. Still praying in Virginia.
She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
We're all praying wiith you.
Your sweet baby is beautiful. She looks so cute in that pink hat! I have been reading your blog daily. Thank you for sharing this time with others. I pray that you will be home soon. Anita (Canada)
She looks soooo much older than she is! She is so alert and beautiful!
We will be praying for the success of the PICC !!
AWWWWW...look how cute she is in that hat! Precious!!!!
Praying the PICC line goes in tomorrow.
She is a beautiful baby. I will keep Harper and your family in my prayers!!!
Kelly, Seeing pictures of Harper with her eyes wide open is soooo exciting. She is such a beautiful baby. Praying for PIC line success tomorrow.
She is just so beautiful. I love hearing all of the good news each and every day! You all are still in my prayers!
She gets even more gorgeous by the day! (Seriously, her color and everything just keep improving!!!). Still praying, but celebrating with you!
Oh my word! She is so adorable...and that hat is SO cute!!! SO glad she continues to do well!!!!
She is so cute! I will pray that they can get the PICC line in.
Kelly she is beautiful. I love her bow. I need to send you some of my bows. I've been so busy though. I've been making new things to that might interest you. Take a look at my bow blog www.beccasbows.blogspot.com
I know about those PICC lines too. Julianna had one and they dug around in her arm forever and finally got one put in her leg. That is so hard to watch let me tell you. I'm so glad she is doing so well. That is the power of prayer and we are watching God perform a miracle. Praise the Lord!
I found your blog back in the fall and I have been hook ever since. Little Harper is precious. I was so excited to see her little eyes. She is a blessing. I can't wait to see you holding her. Still praying for your family.
P.S. I found the Murray family from your blog a while back. I grew up with Mike.
Wow, considering Room air is about 20% O2, her O2 settings are really well, and being off of nitric is AWESOME!!! Harper is doing GREAT!
Do you know what the peep is on her vent? Is she triggering her breaths?
Don't mean to be nosy, I am just excited that she is doing so fantastic.
She looks just beautfiul in those pictures, and she is so alert!!
Also, yay for food! I bet she is gonna be super happy to get that.
Praying for you daily.
Look at how alert she is!
Love her hat!
Praying that they get her line in tomorrow.
She looks like mommy.....God is so good... I know you know that!
I am so excited to see her beautiful blue eyes! And that hat...oh my word! She's just beautiful!
I'll definitely be praying that they will get the PICC line in on the very first attempt tomorrow.
God bless you and your entire family, sweet friend.
Harper looks so pretty with her beautiful girly hat. I love it!!
I am just so excited that everything is getting better each day and closer to you getting to hold that precious little doll and feed her and just ENJOY her!! YAY!!
Her little pink hat is so sweet on her. I love it!
Aren't you glad that this ice storm didn't hit earlier when you were trying to get to Tulsa?? I just saw all the ice there on the abc news!
Praying that that PICC line will go in easily!! Poor baby!
And, one more thing...every time I've seen her I thought she looked just like you! But in these pictures I see a little bit of Scott. She is so beautiful!
She is adorable! :)
Kelly,
She is just so beautiful!!! The hat is so cute!! I love her eyes, she looks so alert.
I will be praying they can get the PICC line in.
Love you dear girl,
Dawn
My prayer for you!
Dear God:
The lady reading this
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her.
Help her live her life to
the fullest.
Please promote her and
cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the
darkest places where it is impossible to love.
Protect her at all
times, lift her up when she needs you the most,
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I swear I think the pink bow makes her feel better. She is gorgeous and I am so glad to hear she is doing so much better. What a strong little girl. I will keep praying for all of you!
Oh Harper is so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of her. Praise God for answered prayers!
Kelly,
What a delight to see your sweet girl with her pretty eyes open!
How wonderful that God is healing her day by day. I'll be praying for succcess for the PICC line tomorrow.
Can't wait to see that pic of you holding her for the first time - you're going to have all of us crying with that one!
Blessings,
Joanne
I bet you didn't know that you have reached OHIO from there. I found your blog Friday night and stayed up til 3:30 a.m. reading it!! I then finished reading the saga of the past year on Sunday night! I feel like I know you! Wow! I don't think I have ever met anyone like you! You are such a strong, faithful, creative woman! God is certainly watching over your family. I have prayed for Harper as well. I am hooked on watching for updates - especially when they are getting better and better!!
Harper looks AWESOME! She has beautiful eyes and I know you are so glad she is able to look at you and daddy! The hat and bow are adorable! sending prayers your way.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! She is so beautiful with those eyes open. Thanks so much for sharing these special pictures with us. I just want to cry right along with you. Many more prayers to you....Leslie
I am so glad that she is doing so much better. Everyday is a little closer to holding your baby in your arms. I think it's awesome by all the support and love that people are sending your family. Blogging has become such a positive outlook for me!! Blessings to you from Michigan.
She is beautiful and oh-so precious! I will continue to keep her (and her parents :-)) in my prayers.
Kelly--
Nothing tickles me more than seeing that cap with bow on Harper's sweet little head!!!! There will be LOTS more bows coming your way--I can hardly wait! I am so happy for you all!!
xo,
Shannon in PA
Beautiful baby girl!! LOVE the bow head! That hat is perfect for her.....absolutely precious!
What a beautiful little girl. She looks so alert. Prayers are being answered!
She is BEAUTIFUL! We are continuing to pray for y'all!
She is beautiful. And already loving the camera - she's definitely going to be a beauty queen. Still praying!!!
What amazing news, Harper has opened her eyes! She is absolutely precious and has the most beautiful eyes. She was always gorgeous but now that she is awake she is even more beautiful :) I am so happy for you and your family. God is definitely working his magic on your sweet baby girl. God Bless you! And definitely keep the pics coming. We can never get enough of them :)
~Jennifer in NC (charlotte)
She's beautiful! All my best.
I've been following your story since you had Harper and I just couldn't help but comment this time-- that hat and bow!!! It's just too cute, I can't take it!!! The tears flowed when I saw the picture of you crying and looking at Harper when you first saw her eyes open. Praise God! What a beautiful little miracle you have. And she'll eat tomorrow! Yipee! I love witnessing God's miracles and watching this unfold has been amazing. It has also helped me be so grateful for my healthy 2 children. Healthy kids are nothing to take for granted-- and you'll be the first to know that once Harper is healthy and happy at home after all you've been through. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Heather
I stumbled across your blog and wanted to say i am praying for your daughter. She is beautiful.
Wanted to say she is in good hands their at St.Francis' EOPC. I have 2 sets of twins that spent several weeks in there. I personally feel they are one of the best nicus
Kelly I am so glad that things are working out so well for you and your family! Thank you Lord!
Your faith shines like a beacon, I'm sure those nurses are just thrilled to have you around.
Love,
Steph
PS - You say you look tired in the latest batch of pics... I think you and Scott have never looked better... there's such a love in your eyes for your sweet baby! Praying for you!
Beautiful girl! You are so blessed. I'm so, so happy for you.
It is amazing to see her beautiful eyes. I found you guys and Harper from Angie Smith's blog, Bring the Rain and have been checking in daily to see how you all are doing. I've been praying for you all and Harper each day. Blessings to you and your whole family.
Kelly,
I have not commented because I know you are swamped with comments, but I cried with joy today seeing Harper's eyes open!
I am moving to Fayetteville in late Feb. and I desperatly wish I was there now, I would be at that hospital helping to take care of you. I love you even before I meet you!
I read this your blog everyday but don't much. But these pictures with Harper's eyes open just sent chills up my spine.
She is so beautiful. I too had a hard time getting PG, and I have 2 boys now. There is no feeling like it in the world now that you have your own.
Congrats on all her progress
Thank you for the update. We are praying in central Oklahoma!
Found your blog through a friend's. Wanted to let you know that I am praying for you here in Los Angeles. I'm also a pediatric nurse practitioner at a local children's hospital. I'm sure you know this, but 21% oxygen is that same as what is in room air----so once she's down to 21% it will be the same as air. That is usually the goal before taking a patient off oxygen---so only 5% more! Can't wait until that happens!
She is so precious. Those open eyes just light up her entire face! We've got your button on our blog so all of my blogging friends know about this sweet girl.
In my prayers for you I have thought of a silver lining to this experience...
In the coming years I think you and your husband will always be able to remember those first, awful hours and be unable to ever take Harper granted. You'll always know so clearly the feeling of almost losing her that you'll never be able to experience ordinary moments without looking upwards and thanking God for allowing this little miracle to bless your lives.
What a blessing! My husband and I have been praying for you daily! It's so neat for my husband to run into the room and say "Baby Harper is at a certain % oxygen level"- he has followed your blog so much! It's just so neat! We are having a baby in June so completely understand the worry of being a new mother! May God continue to bless your family! Remember that in All things God works for the good of those who love Him, according to His purpose"- Romans 8:28
Kelly, I've been reading your blog for about 1 week now and I feel like I've known you forever! I know you have so many comments to read over but I wanted to let you know that I am a Nursery Nurse and Lactation Consultant in Alabama and that if you ever have questions about milk supply or breastfeeding you can contact me. It appears that Harper is now turning the corner and it's so great to see her improving. I was so happy to see her little eyes this morning when I logged on. What a blessing. Feel free to contact me at jengallahar@bellsouth.net if I can help you.
God Bless!!
Jennifer Gallahar
Kelly, the first thing I do after returning from a long day at work is check on little Harper's progress -- oh what wonderful new! God is SOOO good!
Harper is more beautiful with every single posting. I hope the good news keeps pouring in and soon she'll be going home to her family.
Praying they can get the PICC line installed tomorrow. Praying for all the little angels in NICU and the families and friends that love them. Thank you for sharing Harper with us.
Take care of you.
Ciao,
Dee Rasmussen
Wake Forest, NC
She is so pretty! I heart the hat for sure!!! God is so faithful! We will continue our prayers for sweet Harper!
Seeing Harper's gorgeous eyes has made my week so great! Continuing to pray for your family!!
She is just adorable!!! She is so chubby and just munchable!! I love me some chubby babies!!!
I love coming here each day to see God's works in this. He is good and bless you for honoring Him as you do!
Prayers continuing!
Oh my goodness, what a pretty girl! She looks beautiful in her hat. I will pray they'll get her PICC line in tomorrow. I'm glad you can be so close to her.
Sheryl
I must tell you that between Harper, Stellan (over at mycharmingkids.net)and so many others, I have found renewed faith not only in HIM - but also in my fellow humans!
It is way too easy to see only bad, between TV, newspapers, etc. I think these sharing blogs have been created just to lead us back to HIM and help us find the good there really is in this world!
When things slow down, you have got to get to a print shop and have them print this entire blog (comments and all) into a book for Harper! Can you imagine her at 18 or 20, seeing just how many people cared sooooo much!
Congrats on all the progress - and my prayers will continue to flow!
Grannie in Florida!
Great Update!!!! Continued prayers from the midwest.
~Kate
Kelly, We have never met but I feel like I know you. I have worked with your mother in law Judy for 4 years. She always has said you are a woman with great faith. Your blog is evidence of that statment. I must add I also am a Ouachita graduate (1990). It is such a blessing to see how many lives you are touching. You are in my prayers.
Oh I just want to hug that sweet girl! She is just precious!! Praying for the PICC!! Harper you are doing so good!!
She's adorable!!
That is so amazing. How special to see her eyes now! I know you can't wait to hold her, I bet you don't put her down! What a miracle for her to be doing so well. Answered prayers. I'm still praying for you guys. I hope you get to go home soon, but lets hope for better travel conditions. Ha!
Kelly and Scott-
I recieved a link to your blog from my sister's blog in Fayetteville, AR! Her mother-in-law and my father both have cancer and we she was asking for prayers and included Harper in her request. I have spent all day catching up from day 1 of your blog and crying! Not only am I so thankful for your beautiful baby doing well but, also for your blog. Seeing all these people who don't even know you reach out in prayers, cards, gifts, etc. shows me that in a crazy world we live in, that there are still good people! I love that. God has BIG BIG plans for Harper and you must keep blogging so we can follow her! Thanks for the blogging. People really are great. You and your family will be in my prayers daily!
Tracy
Batesville, AR
Oh my gosh! What a DOLL! She is so, so pretty! I just love her little hat! My prayers are still with you! Stay warm!
She's beautiful Kelly! Love the look on her face in the 2nd picture! Too cute =] Will be praying that they get the PICC line in tomorrow!
She is absolutely adorable, Kelly!!! And I'm sure you will be home before you know it!!!
this is amazing!! praise God!! her coloring looks so good. i am SOOO happy for you guys and have only known your little family about a week and a half! :) our family is still praying hard for yours here in maryland! love to sweet harper!
tara in maryland
I am lovin' all this good news!!! Go Harper! Go God!
I can't wait until the day you can take your daughter home!!
Blessings!
Awesome news! She is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing these pictures!
Good luck with the PICC line tomorrow. Don't get discouraged. They couldn't get a PICC line in on my baby at all when she was in the NICU. They even tried to do a cut down on her little arms with no luck but they did finally get a BROVIAC line in. I'll be saying prayers for your little Harper. She's a fighter!
I just can not WAIT to see that chunky monkey little BEAUTY QUEEN in your arms. I will boo- hoo like nobody's business. I just want to eat her up!!! Thank you Jesus! Thank you!
OH MY GOODNESS! The pictures just keep getting better & better - she is soooo gorgeous!!!!!! I'll be praying tonight that they can get the PICC line in so the poor baby doesnt have to be poked soo much!!! Poor princess!
She is beautiful!! It is not just proud Momma talking- she is a beautiful baby. So wonderful seeing those eyes!
Still praying for that sweet baby...
Kelly, Ive been following Harpers story, first I have to say WHAT A GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL BABY!! You are all in my prayers, I believe the good Lord has angels looking over your baby girl.
She is simply perfect. I love her little hat and bow. What a cutie!!! I am praying she will make a speedy recovery and that you are all home soon!!!!
-L
Love the adorable hat!! I'm still praying for complete healing. I'll also pray specifically for the PICC line and her eating (when she gets to). :)
Harper is gorgeous...she doesn't have that newbie look about her at all. Our family continues to pray for yours.
Oh my goodness, look at those big, beautiful eyes! I would have cried too tears of joy!
Praising God in TX!
krystal
Oh my goodness, look at those big, beautiful eyes! I would have cried too tears of joy!
Praising God in TX!
krystal
WHAT a BEAUTIFUL baby!!! You are so blessed!! Thank you God for baby Harper! Been praying up here in Alaska for your family since she was born :) ANd for your friend's baby :)
Cara
She looks great!!! :)
Oh my, what a beautiful baby girl!!! I am so thankful that she continues to improve, and I'll continue to keep your family in my thoughts :)
(PS: my word verification is "blesses"...how cool is that!?)
Hi Kelly.
I am a friend of Somer Clark-Day's and discovered your blog from hers. We are praying for a speedy recovery for your baby girl. My little girl, Parker Grace, loves to look at your blog. I read to her the progress that your beautiful baby is making. We will continue to keep you and your precious baby in our prayer.
Cilla & Parker Grace
She is just beautiful! I am still praying for her everyday!
Praying as hard as we can!! :)
Joy In Ohio
She is absolutely beautiful! I'll be praying for your precious baby girl. *hugs*
Harper is a complete cutie! Praying for the PICC line and everything good for Harper!
She is so adorable!! I know that NICU staff is just loving on Harper all the time. I just want to squeeze those little cheeks...We are still praying in Dallas.
Emily
Oh Kelly...love those beautiful eyes!! Secretly I want them to turn brown b/c I am partial. :) Those post brought a big smile to my face. I think of you two girls everyday and pray that God continues to give you strength.
i have been following your story for week or so now-- God Bless You, your family, and that sweet, sweet, Harper (love her name)! You have opened my eyes to what all the Lord can do! Good luck, I will keep you and your family in my prayers-- your little girl has made me appreciate my children so much and remember how fragile and beautiful life is!
She is absolutely beautiful, praying she continues to recover.
I am in tears just reading about this! My baby is just 10 months old, and I know you can't imagine this now, but you will grow to love Harper even more! It is rough trying to find little veins. We went through watching them poke ours over and over. It was too much to bear, but they finally did it! God is good!
Kelly, This is wonderful wonderful wonderful news. Im soo happy she opened her eyes for you guys. She's just so beautiful and she's sort of looks like you with her eyes open. The hat you brought is just so complimenting to her beautiful skin and cheeks. She's just precious. I continue to pray everyday that she continues to fight and I will now add that she eats tomorrow!!
God Bless
No that's a "Real" bow! I am on cuteness overload! She looks so alert and gorgeous! You will continue to be in my prayers. We are looking forward to the day when she will be held in your arms!
Oh, Kelly! She is so beautiful. What a wonderful sight to see her sweet eyes. I am so happy that she is awake and doing so much better. What an awesome display of God's grace and mercy!
Awww! She's just precious!! Harper is looking so alert today! Thank you Jesus!!! Will be praying the PICC line goes in tomorrow with no problems.
oh my word, she is so pretty!!! And that hat? Cute, just cute! She may just give Aretha Franklin a run for her money with that gorgeous hat!!!
Praying for success on Harper's PICC line and that you and hubby get some rest.
Stay safe .. we have ice here too!!!
Can't wait for more pictures!!
That hat is too funny...I don't even know you, but you must be a very girly girl! Harper's georgous! Can't wait to see her soon without tubes and at home!
Kelly,
We don't know one another at all, but from one Christian/Mother to another, I wanted to let you know that I will be lifting your little girl up in prayer daily. A blogger friend of mine found your blog and asked us "bloggers" to take a look-and I'm glad I did!! As a mother of two boys, I cannot fathom the emotional roller coaster that you and your family have gone through the past couple of weeks. Praise God that we can turn to him when we need to seek refuge from the storm! I hope you feel the prayers on behalf of your little girl from southern Alabama.
Julie Hardy
Andalusia, Alabama
She's beautiful! It was so great to see those eyes!!! Hard to smile with a tubie in your mouth but you can tell she is by her eyes! Keep the faith!
Hugs, Sarah and Stella www.caringbridge.org/visit/stellaturnbullturnbull
Love it, love it, love it!! This and the last post have been what I have been waiting for - to peer into those beautiful eyes and see her precious little soul! So much can be "said" without her needing to say or express a single thing. "I love you and thank you for loving me as much as you do Mom and Dad"! Oh I'm sure you are just ready to take all the tape and tubes off,pick her up your arms, put a cute frilly outfit on her and take her home with you forever! Soon and very soon as we all can see now the miracle that God has done and continues to do! Praise God!!
Rebecca from Portland
I've never met you but i check your blog several times a day to read up on little Harper. You are in my prayers constantly! God will take care of her i'm sure of that. With him on our side we can conquer anything! Sending tons of love and prayers to you! Hang in there! I've never been where you are, i do have a daughter who was born with a port wine stain birth defect. I know what it is like to have a child with a health condition. You are giving so much inspiration to so many!
It's overwhelming to think back to just last week and see all the progress she's made. She is BEAUTIFUL.
Look at those eyes!! She is just breathtaking!
My faith is renewed every post I read! God is doing amazing things in Harper's life!!
Praying for an easy time with the PICC line tomorrow.
I just love her hat and she is so beautiful!!!
Keeping her in my prayers!
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