Our Journey with Conjoined Twins
Abby & Erin
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28
I must apologize, getting a moment where I can sit down and blog is becoming harder and harder. The girls are getting bigger and requiring much more attention during the day, and then when I am back at the house at night I am exhausted and usually have laundry to do and things to clean and bills to pay. So life is just busy.
The past few weeks have been a complete and total whirlwind. The girls are doing well all things considered. We have had a few hiccups along the road but when I say these girls are amazing little miracles I so mean it. What they have already endured is more than I think I could ever handle. I am so proud to be their mommy. They surprise me every single day and I am so blessed because of it! Riley unfortunately had to go back home this past weekend, he has been here since the girls had their surgery. It was sooooo nice to have him around but....duty call unfortunately. It was so hard for him to go now that the girls are interacting more and more with every day. I know he misses them terribly and we of course miss him as well. The girls started smiling just this past week and it overwhelms me with joy. To see their eyes sparkle and their mouth turn into a huge grin just melts my heart completely. When I look at them I feel like I am looking at my heart in human form. They are just so perfect and Riley and I could never ask for more. They are so sweet tempered as well. Don't get me wrong, they have their "diva" moments. But overall they are pretty mellow babies. Compared to some of the other babies that have been our neighbors over the past few months, they are mellow. I am so excited for the day when they are separate and are able to sit up, hang out in the mama-roo, go for a stroller ride, and so much more. Right now they are basically confined to the bed because of the way the separation process has been going and because of the way that they are conjoined they aren't able to be in many other positions other than laying. We still have another month or two before anything new really happens. This is a long grueling process, so please keep us in your prayers. I am getting to the point where I am really starting to miss home. It comes in waves, but being here at the Ronald McDonald house there is a natural progression of things I am finding. Every 6 weeks or so everything changes at the house. A bunch of people will get discharged and a new group of people will come in. It's hard to keep building relationships that all of a sudden leave. You in one sense are so incredibly happy for them, but in the other sense are sad because you are back to being by yourself. So please pray for all the transitions. This whole experience has really grown and changed me. I have become more outgoing, more confident, and stronger overall. As tough as it is going into the Holiday season and being away from family and friends, I know that we are incredibly blessed to be where we are and to have so many people in our corner. We are so grateful for each and every person who is following our story. Please know that all the cards and gifts we have received have brightened some pretty dark days. I know I have been quiet lately but that doesn't mean things aren't still moving forward. We are completely in the trenches of this journey so please pray for us. Your prayers have really made all the difference with how things have gone. We are so grateful for them. Our girls still have a ways to go, but we know with all of you standing with us in prayer that our girls will come out on top!!! In the past few days I have been singing a specific song to the girls and maybe it will encourage someone else who is is a tough spot right now as well..... He who began a good work in you He who began a good work in you Will be faithful to complete it He'll be faithful to complete it He who started the work Will be faithful to complete it in you If the struggle you're facing Is slowly replacing Your hope with despair Or the process is long And you're losing your song In the night You can be sure That the Lord has His hand on you Safe and secure He will never abandon you You are His treasure And He finds His pleasure in you Also I have started registries for the girls since I have been asked several times how people can help, this is just the easiest thing to do. Please by no means feel pressured at all. It is just so I don't have to get asked all the time. We are registered at Buy Buy Baby and Target.
10 Comments
Michelle Connell
11/14/2016 06:57:44 pm
I have been following your beautiful family for a while. I pray everyday for your precious girls and of course for you and your husband. All of you are truly amazing. Always keep your faith in God. Love from Alabama
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Laura
11/14/2016 07:42:16 pm
I have been following your girls and iam so blessed to be part of your lifes I keep you in my prayers every day if you need a shoulder to cry on iam also here thank you for sharing your lifes with us
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11/14/2016 08:16:14 pm
ive been following you since your beautiful babies have been born you are doing an amazing job , my daughter was only in the hospital for 5 months before her operation I couldn't imagine the strength that you have dealing with 2 gifts from god. you are an inspiration. no not saying your perfect every parent makes mistakes but definitely someone I look up to and say shes doing an amazing job keep up the good work your girls are beautiful
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Ellen Hunt
11/15/2016 04:58:28 am
Lorissa Padilla introduced me to your story and I have been captivated by it. Your devotion to your girls, your husband and your God is beyond inspiring. Allowing God to infuse you with hope and joy in your journey is inspiring so many people. Not just those reading your blog but the hospital staff and families at Ronald McDonald house. I pray God continues to strengthen you and blesses you with huge moments of joy and that you will continue to have much to be thankful for!
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Robyn Chase
11/15/2016 06:28:46 am
Good morning to you and your family. I am amazed with every post as to how beautiful your precious girls are. Even with all the struggles they seem to continue to smile for you. Soon this struggle will be behind all of you, as it has been for others. Until then and through the years ahead I will be praying for your girls. In my mind I realize that the end result will not only be great for your babies, it will continue to touch others. As other couples venture into a similar situation they will know of other babies and families have traveled the same road with success. The knowledge of such success will be felt more deeply, because you and other families like you have shared the positive side of your girls road to success.
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Anne Sousa
11/15/2016 07:03:41 am
Dear Heather and Riley,
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Auntie Debbie and Uncle Paul
11/15/2016 04:02:14 pm
My sweet sweet niece. You share with such passion and beautiful transparency. I wish we were not 3000 miles away on the Westcoast. I would love to sit with you. Hold our great nieces. Sing with you. Yes. You guys have been in the medical trenches. But you are right. God is transforming you and Riley both through many difficult times. I do not know what lies ahead. But my heart says it's big. So many miracle stories to share You are covered in prayer and love from
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Erika Feagles
11/19/2016 12:38:00 pm
Heather & Riley,
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9/18/2017 11:56:52 am
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11/10/2022 05:13:32 am
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AuthorMy name is Heather Delaney. I married the love of my life Riley on 10/02/15 and we now have two beautiful girls Abby & Erin, who are conjoined twins, that were born 07/24/16. We are trusting that God is going to work all this out for his good! Archives
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