No one ever prepared me for what life would be like to have twins 10 weeks early. One, a 1lb 10 oz micro preemie. The other, much larger, but much sicker. And then Kathryn left us.
I can tell you that living in the NICU for 84 days was hell on earth.
Thankfully that is far behind us and this little preemie is the light of our lives.
She is amazing.
I love this baby girl!
She has come so far from this tiny little 1lb preemie!
Wish her twin was with us.
katbiggie
Freelance writer at Kat Biggie Press
Alexa B, who blogs as "Kat Biggie" is a wife, mother, and writer. She has three children and one in heaven. She recently self published a book entitled "Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother" which is available on Amazon. She blogs about life after the loss of one of her twin daughters to TTTS, motherhood, all things parenting, advocacy, grief support and social good.
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Lisa Nelson says
May 1, 2013 at 12:17 amWhat a strong little girl.
Coming to you from The Showin’ some Love Blog Hop at Modern Hippie Mamma’s site. I will follow you via facebook and twitter – and Google plus if you have it!
Looking forward to staying in touch.
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Ilene says
May 1, 2013 at 5:32 amI’m getting chills. I spent 46 days in the NICU with a preemie who was a *giant* in comparison – at 3 lbs 6 oz – but I always say this about my son – I would swear that he loves life more than anyone else I know – and I can’t help but wonder if it’s because somewhere he knows how hard he had to fight for his. I wonder. These are beautiful photos – and so glad you were able to take one of your babies home.
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katbiggie says
May 1, 2013 at 8:36 amThank you Ilene! The NICU is a battle zone, isn’t it?? I agree with you – the ones that make it out seem to have an incredible zest for life! I am also glad I got to bring one home! Can’t wait to meet you soon!!!
Pary Moppins says
May 1, 2013 at 8:27 amSo sweet. 🙂
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katbiggie says
May 1, 2013 at 8:37 amThank you Julie!
Janine Huldie says
May 1, 2013 at 2:14 pmWonderful pictures of Tiny and loved seeing how she has grown into the strong little girl she is today in your Wordless Wednesday collage!! 🙂
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Meredith says
May 1, 2013 at 3:42 pmShe is a doll! What sweet pictures 🙂
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katbiggie says
May 2, 2013 at 9:30 pmThank you! I certainly think she’s adorable! 🙂
Marie Oliveira says
May 1, 2013 at 8:22 pmSuch an amazing little lady! I really like the pic of her in the high chair.
katbiggie says
May 2, 2013 at 10:35 amIsn’t she cute??
Jester Queen says
May 2, 2013 at 11:07 pmAmazing how those spidery veins and tubes and wires and vulnerability blossomed into the laughing girl in the high chair.
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katbiggie says
May 3, 2013 at 9:49 amIsn’t it??
another jennifer says
May 4, 2013 at 7:58 pmShe’s adorable. And a strong little girl, I’m sure!
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katbiggie says
May 5, 2013 at 8:25 amShe is very strong!!
Chris Carter says
May 14, 2013 at 12:08 amWell, as I scrolled through all the unopened emails (waaay too many) I saw your WW post notification… and here I am, with tears in my eyes… peering at your world… sad…joyful…inspired…sad again…hopeful…faithful. Sigh…
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katbiggie says
May 14, 2013 at 8:56 amThank you Chris. You are very sweet. We are happy more than sad these days! 🙂