tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post1170744158810738083..comments2024-03-13T03:23:21.910-04:00Comments on Fierce Pierce: QuestionsNik, Lindsay and Pierce Frankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16914427099218563113noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post-8233515237514462322011-11-30T15:15:19.437-05:002011-11-30T15:15:19.437-05:00THIS is a wonderful post! When my twins were born ...THIS is a wonderful post! When my twins were born I went through the same emotions. People would say "oh they look great" "look how far they have come", yada yada. Which I agree but "healthy" baby parents just don't understand. Even when someone says "oh my preemie" and I ask how early and they proceed to say 34 weeks or something .. ahh to this day those statements still kill me! So many frustrating things like "at least you didnt get to the "fat" part of pregnancy!" GRR but I wanted that part! Ahh the list goes on!<br />When we brought our twins home I remember thinking, how am I "just supposed to love them" like all the docs and nurses said. I had so many questions and worries. But as time went on, it was amazing how God worked on my heart and calmed my fears. No matter the challenges ahead, we will be ready for them. Maybe not without sorrow, but ready to conquer. <br />It amazes me every day how far my children have come and how I know, without a shadow of a doubt, they are here and alive because of God and answered prayers! Hugs!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738529614956073026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post-48869848007777204402011-11-29T09:48:39.294-05:002011-11-29T09:48:39.294-05:00I am so appreciative of your words, this post. Unc...I am so appreciative of your words, this post. Uncertainty is the worse and I have experienced everything you are describing. But prayer is powerful, God is good and I continue to pray everyday, this experience has really taught me so much....God I accept whatever you put in front of us, I know with your help we will get through it. God will help us with our feelings :)When my babies were first born, I had a friend stay with me to help take care of our oldest, her healthy baby stayed us, it was tough and I felt horrible for feeling bitter.Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124530260010450283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post-23602692726259000132011-11-28T20:01:40.201-05:002011-11-28T20:01:40.201-05:00I love you Lindsay! I am constantly praying for yo...I love you Lindsay! I am constantly praying for you and Pierce and Nik!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280094516809668779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post-60846080079552723322011-11-27T16:16:24.701-05:002011-11-27T16:16:24.701-05:00I know we've talked about this before, but I h...I know we've talked about this before, but I had to come to the point where even if Jack never reached earthly perfection (who does, anyway?) that my faith would not be shaken. That doesn't mean that I didn't long with every single ounce of my being that Jack would be OK, but I just had to let it go and trust that God would carry us through. Some never walk, talk, climb stairs, color, or eat. But still, they have just as much worth and perfection in God's eyes. It's a constant struggle to see life the way that God see's it and to put my earthly blinders to the side. I don't always succeed, but I'm thankful that my perspective has changed since having Jack.Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253576467920143167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post-87366234500456181142011-11-27T13:41:02.300-05:002011-11-27T13:41:02.300-05:00You articulate what other parents whose babies wer...You articulate what other parents whose babies were not born healthy have felt so well. I remember looking at pictures of people holding their newborns with all their family around them on facebook and feeling so bitter. It just wasn't fair. Later, I would watch people feed their kids so easily while I had to tube feed my own. It just wasn't fair. Now, my former 24 weekers are walking, talking, climbing stairs, coloring, eating, and are healthy. I remember to count my blessings and marvel at the miracles God has given me. Remain faithful but know your feeling are absolutely normal. Best wishes!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909067457868282757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953876697232838920.post-53921256731266720962011-11-27T13:11:21.171-05:002011-11-27T13:11:21.171-05:00I can empathize, really I can! You are so brave to...I can empathize, really I can! You are so brave to post this and confess your TRUE feelings. I have a lot of the same weird feelings toward other healthy babies and parents and wish I had a crystal ball. <br />I know how hard it is to just wait for him to grow and be able to check off more and more on the milestones road. <br />You and Pierce are doing awesome! You are blessed and so is Pierce! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466445859362284608noreply@blogger.com