Today is World Prematurity Day.
Everyday I think of how lucky I am to have my little miracle.
Emory was born at 24 weeks and weighed 1 pound 9 ounces.
She spent 96 days in the NICU.
I got to hold her for the first time when she was 27 days old.
It was a long 27 days.
She had one heart surgery, a couple scares of infections, and loved to hold her breath until she turned purple!
After three long months in the NICU, she came home on oxygen.
She remained on oxygen until she was 8 months old.
And thankfully she has only been admitted to the hospital one time since we left!
She is now in perfect health with no outstanding complications.
Thank goodness for all the doctors, nurses, amazing medical technology, and lots of prayers.
We owe everything to them.
Today I will be wearing purple in honor of all the babies born too soon, you should too 🙂
What a beautiful miracle!
What a beautiful post !! Emory is one of the most gorgeous little girls I have ever seen. That is saying alot coming from a mom of five , preschool teacher and daycare provider;))))
Beautiful little miracle! I’m wearing a purple ribbon today too! A friend of mine has a 27-weeker who is now a thriving 2 year old.
Beautiful little girl! Great little miracle!
What a miracle. So happy for you and your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing this.
This is beautiful! She is such a little blessing 🙂
Emory is absolutely beautiful and what a wonderful story.
She is such a little miracle. Cannot believe everything she (and you) went through!
What an amazing story! Congrats on your miracle!
So darling, and such a blessing this little one is. I’m so happy for your family. And she’s such a cutie!
Wow Danielle, I didn’t realize she truly was a little miracle baby…and look at her now, precious and full of life! I’m happy for you!
WOW, i never would have guessed. I can’t imagine having gone through that. And look how beautiful and healthy she looks now!
Love this post! We will sport our purple over here! We love you Emme!
I accidentally wore purple to work today, but now I’ll say it’s for Emory and other babies like her. Thanks for sharing your little miracle, Dani 🙂
Thanks for sharing your story. What a miracle and blessing you have! She is a beautiful girl.
its amazing that the drs and the nicu can do now days. i am so greatful for them too. my little guys were born at 31.6 weeks.
she’s a doll!!
Wow!! What a blessing! Thank you for sharing. She is so sweet!
Danielle I remember checking your blog everyday praying that Emory was still okay. I will never forget the day Chelsey called with that news. I think of you two often and love seeing pictures of Emory as a perfect little girl (with what one can only assume a dash or two of spunk).
**tamara
What an incredible story! Must have made you so strong mama! She’s is an adorable little girl.
Wow – had no idea! Amazing story, what a true blessing your Emory is!
What a miracle indeed! Thanks for sharing. Emory is precious!!
She is precious!
Amazing. Thanks for sharing your story–preemies (and their parents) go through SO much!
That was quite the time when Emory was born. She is truly a miracle! Hope we get to see you at Christmas!
Wow, I’m glad everything turned out ok. She is beautiful.
I remember you mentioning something about her birth but had no idea she was THAT early! Such a little miracle. She is just beautiful!!
I did even know it was world prematurity day! My twin and I were premature babies. Two months early and about 2 lbs and some ounces. She is definitely a little miracle!
Thanks for the post Danielle! Emory is a gorgeous little girl and I am sure a constant reminder of the blessings in your life. What an amazing story you have shared!
How touching is this! She is deginitely a miracle and a blessing! She is such a little doll! I wish I had known…maybe I will wear purple tomorrow! =)
wow. that must have been such a hard time. I’m so happy for you and your husband that she got to stay here 🙂
What an amazing miracle! I’m not a nurse but I work in healthcare and I’m continuously amazed at the miracles that are performed! Your little girl is adorable!
I was decked out in purple today and later found out that it is premature baby day! I have known a few miracles in my family and friends but did not know your angel was once a miracle too. I got teary reading your post at what that must have been like for you and grateful that she is a strong, beautiful, healthy little girl. Thank you for sharing this post!-Caprice
Aww, she’s a cutie, I love her pose in the leopard! what an inspiring little girl! you guys are lucky…;–))
Sweet Danielle, 24 weeks! What a blessing!! She seems like such a sassy little thing, obviously a fighter from birth. I had two girlfriends have 30 week babies this year, tough stuff. 8 months later they are also two, healthy, sassy little girls:) God is amazing.
I can only imagaine how grateful you must be to have her so healthy today. You’re such a sweet and fortunate family!
What an amazing blessing! She is beautiful, thank you for sharing your story!
eileen
http://www.acreativedayblog.com
I would have never guessed she was a miracle baby. The early days must be so hard to endure. Fortunately, she is in great health now, what a blessing! I am so happy for you. She is such a beautiful girl.
Thanks for sharing!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
Very touching Danielle. What a miracle. Yes, we are all thankful for “modern” medicine. Emory is just the cutest thing ever!
Very touching! I have two miracle baby boys. One was born at 28 weeks and another born at 24 weeks. They sure are a blessing.
Emory is too cute!
Such a miracle!! Thank you for sharing the story of how your beautiful girl came into this world- so precious. xoxo
Oh my goodness. Sweet baby miracle. WOW. That is amazing. I am filled with joy that little Emory has done nothing but thrive. Big hugs.
what a story! what a life! she looks so much like your photo! thank you for sharing
Your little angel is a true blessing! Thanks for sharing you amazing story, Emory is beautiful.
I’m so glad your sweet baby is healthy now : ) My twin nieces were born premature and it is a scary scary thing! Loved this sweet post.
We love Emory! We are so glad that she is healthy and happy! I think Summer and I watched that video your husband made you a thousand times a few years ago 🙂 so sweet!
What a strong, amazing girl you have! 🙂 So happy to hear she is in perfect health! She’s such a precious girl. 🙂
Wow. I had no idea. What a beautiful miracle.
She is truly a miracle and what an adorable miracle she’s grown up to be xo
24 weeks? Wow, What an amazing miracle! It’s crazy what modern medical advances can do. So glad to see she is now a healthy little girl, and a super cute one too!
Oh My Goodness Danielle..what an absolute miracle and blessing ..I need to share this story with another fellow blogger who is worried about her pregnancy at the moment as she has had a few scares…if this doesn’t give her hope..then I don’t know what will. Emory is ever so beautiful ..you are truly blessed x
I happened upon your blog tonight via Pinterest. Your sweet Emory is gorgeous! Both of our daughters were born premature. Parker was born at 33 weeks at 3lbs 12oz & lived for a day & Landry was born at 32 weeks at 3lbs 9oz. She spent 32 days in the NICU. She’s 7 months old now & doing great! It’s amazing how strong willed preemie babies are. God bless your sweet little girl!