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
Patience......patience is my downfall at the moment.
The girls turned 6 months old on Tuesday! These little girls inspire Riley and I every single day. They are the ones that give us hope. Every time they smile and you can see the wonder that they are filled with you just know that they have that fight in them. These past six months have been the absolute hardest that I have ever imagined, but they have also been some of the very best. I have learned so much not only about being a mom, but about myself and who I am as a woman and a wife. I've learned to speak up and be an advocate for the girls. I have learned to be "ok" with living in this exact moment and not thinking about tomorrow. I've learned to completely trust God with the lives of our children (and am still learning). I've learned that just when I think we aren't going to make it, God does something and makes everything better. I've grown in ways I can't even comprehend. But I know in these past 6 months I have changed, and I am so grateful that God chose me to be these little girls' mommy. We had a meeting last week about the new plans for the girls. We has been doing some new processes to make the actual separation of the girls easier. And in the past few weeks we have kind of hit a brick wall and knew it was time to change. So after a battle with RSV, we are now scheduled for an MRI sometime next week, and then hopefully another small surgery in February. This surgery will be to put internal skin expanders in. This is something I have been dreading. I know that it is the last leg before separation, but I also know it is another mountain to climb. I'm worried about the pain, worried about how fragile the skin on their scalps are, I worried about infection, and I'm worried about loosing any progress that we have made. The MRI that we have coming up is big one. We are nervous to find out if the things we have been doing have worked. If they have it makes the girls actual separation SOOO much safer. We are praying with everything that we have that things have worked and that we will have a less chance of loosing one of the girls. It is a terrifying thought that one may have a harder time once they are separated and we are praying and praying and know that God already knows what is going to happen. If everything goes swimmingly we are looking at the girls having their separation sometime around May. We have been told many dates but I think this one is going to stick. Please pray for our family. Every day that we are separated from each other is really hard, and seems to be getting harder. As of right now we don't even know when Riley is going to be able to visit next and he hasn't been here in a month. He is in the process of figuring out some new work ideas and is just not sure when he will be able to make it here. It is also really hard for him to take any time off because we need every penny. It's been stressful and very hard since we can't be together to work out all these things. So please pray for that as well, pray that Riley will find the right position for him, one that will allow him to be able to visit more but also still make enough money to pay the bills. I also want to thank everyone. So many people have gone above and beyond. Between cards of encouragement, gofundme donations, gift cards, care packages, church groups getting things together, and so many words of encouragements through comments and emails we are so so so grateful. It brings me to tears how many people are rooting for our girls and our family through this time. I would have never imagined in a million years that I would be living at a Ronald McDonald House, 500 miles away from my husband so that I could care for my conjoined twins for a year. I seriously could never have imagined it. And all of those who have read my blog and done these wonderful things have made this experience something that I will look back on fondly, being able to remember how wonderful everyone was. I can't wait till one day years from now when we are able to help another family going through times like these. We are truly blessed and so grateful! So here is to another 6 months or so! Go baby girls Go!
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Kirsty
1/28/2017 08:04:18 pm
Your girls are gorgeous!! 6 months is awesome
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Kaycie
10/27/2017 11:36:13 am
Thank you
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Diana F.
1/29/2017 05:52:56 am
I wish you all the luck in the world and a miracle from God. Children are the one thing worth living for and fighting for. I will pray for them. If anything goes wrong it is because God has a reason for it that we don't yet understand. Be strong.
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Linda Meyer
1/29/2017 06:25:16 am
Heather, I get so excited about your girls and the stories you tell about you and Riley's experience at the Ronald McDonald House. I was stopping regularly at a local McDonald's quite a lot on my way for medical tests and had the same girl , I had told her your story before the girls were even born. This became an ongoing conversation and I'd say,"Tell everyone! Put their change in for the Houses, it makes such a difference!!" She and some of the employees have been praying all along and asking about the girls every time I stop!! It is such a beautiful and timely message to share that has one McDonald's in Clearwater Florida praying and spreading the message to get more $$$ into that donation box. They are just so excited about your beautiful girls. I don't go as often now but when I do it's so sweet to see that broad smile and an almost jump up and down and hear, "How are the babies doing? I still pray everyday!" They feel like they are doing something for you!! Sending love and prayers <3
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Dawn Kirk
1/29/2017 04:29:37 pm
Happy 6 month birthday girlies!! 🎈🎂🎁🙏🏻😘😍😘😍..look how far you've come and how beautiful you two are!! Mom, Dad, and family - you've all done a terrific job to get them here!! I'm in awe of your continued strength and faith! You're right Heather, God has a plan for your girls. You need to keep the faith and just enjoy and treasure this precious time you have-living in the moment. There are so many people out "here" praying our hearts out for all of you, especially Erin n Abby! Just love the pics and videos!! Adorable!! They're already the MIRACLE GIRLIES!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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2/2/2017 12:49:36 am
Heather and Riley, my prayers continue each and every day for you and your precious girls. As you say God has a plan for your girls, we do not know it but have faith that it is right for them. Your strength and trust in God is what is keeping you strong and taking each day as it comes. When the time is right the separation will happen!! Thank you for keeping us updated, everyone is interested, concerned for all of you and praying!!!
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Kaycie
10/27/2017 11:35:11 am
I am so happy that your girls are alive. You are a brave mom and your baby’s got that from you!
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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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