NICU Survival Kits: Part V

If you are newish to our blog you might wanna check out this link to catch you up on NICU Survival Kits (Parts 1-4)- you’ll get the 411 on what they are, who they go to, what’s in them, etc. Since our last update here’s some progress that’s going on with the kits: ~There’s been …

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Tiny Successes, Ginormous Billboard

Our friend Jayson alerted us that our St. Vincent’s Tiny Successes Campaign was displayed on a billboard at The Fashion Mall at Keystone. We thought, “cool, we’ll have to check it out sometime”….What we didn’t realize is it’s the size of a BUS! Hilariously Huge! Funny story to go with it….Brad and I were able …

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Feeling Sentimental????

(Pictured left to right in birth order: Henry Samuel 2lbs 12 oz., Brooks Layton 3lbs, Clark Thomas 3lbs 7oz., Isaac Edward 4lbs.) It’s 1st Birthday Eve and I’m feeling a bit sentimental…..Mostly I am just stunned at goodness and grace that God has lavished on us this year. As much as I tried, I could …

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NICU Survival Kit Headed to The Big “D”

Well past my bedtime last night, I was putting together a NICU Survival Kit for Casey Gerwer who just delivered quadruplets yesterday at 29 weeks in Dallas, TX! You can find the stats on Reid, Cameron, Trey, and Brady on their blog. Please keep them in your prayers especially over these next few weeks as …

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Farewell 2007

Farewell, 2007. What a year you’ve been!!!!!! From an extreme high-risk, high-mortality pregnancy to a relatively short NICU stay and bringing 4 healthy babies homeFrom sleepless nights with 4 INFANTS to sleeping 12 hours at nightFrom swimming in preemie clothes to size 12 and sometimes 18 month clothesFrom helplessly laying on their bellies to sitting …

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NICU Survival Kits: Part III (If you are still counting)

I’ve been hit with several emails from many of you around the country about our NICU Survival Kits (See Part I and Part II to get on board). I’m so excited to hear that some of you want to contribute, or better yet want to start your own NICU Survival Kits in your neck of …

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Why St. Vincent’s? (Exclusive Birth Video!)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRcG8GL6iDo](5 minutes after the Murray crew was born)When St. Vincent’s Hospital approached us about doing a commercial about our NICU experience, Jen and I were suprised to say the least. We quickly decided that we wanted to do the spot, despite the fact that it was going to be a really hectic day. We had, …

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We Are Survivors : NICU Picnic

Last weekend our crew had the privilege of attending the NICU Reunion Picnic. I remember this time last year, not knowing if we would be invited to such a picnic, not knowing if we would even bring one baby home from the hospital. Only by God’s grace, we brought 4 babies home. I wanted to …

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