Samuel and I were browsing Babies r' Us today when we stopped to ask a sales clerk about a particular item. There was another woman who was also looking for something and she decided to stop and talk to the sales clerk as well. I overheard her asking him if they carried any clothes for very young preemies (like 2 lbs). After overhearing her, I made a suggestion and then we started to chat. Her name is Sharon and her daughter, Tracie, gave birth at 25 weeks gestation to twin boys on January 14th, 2008. They are currently in the NICU at Strong and are hanging in there by the grace of God.
Baby Gary: Born at 1 lb, 13oz and is now 2lbs 2oz. He had to have heart surgery when he was about 2 weeks old and has also suffered some brain bleeds that seem to be under control for the moment. He is doing well with breastmilk feedings and is being weaned off the ventilator.
Baby Craig: Born at 1lb 5.5oz is now 1lb 15.5oz. He had more severe brain bleeds that they did not think he would survive but did. He also suffered from some brain swelling. They have been suspicious of an infection at his IV site but cultures came back negative.
I asked Sharon if I could put the family on the prayer list at church and she just smiled that warm smile knowing God was in the middle of our interaction. She continued to tell me that they are looking for all the prayer warriors they could find and that she knew the only way the boys have made it this far was by God's grace. Sharon has written scriptures pertaining to healing and has placed them on the babies incubators. They speak these promises to the boys each day. Though I do not know them personally, I am burdened by their situation and amazed at their strength. Would you join me in praying for this special family?
With permission I might be able to give you access to their carepage website. So let me know if you will put them on your daily prayer list. And does anyone out there know the answer to Sharon's question about finding such tiny clothes?
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This may sound really stupid, but what about doll clothes? Not the perfect solution, I wouldn't think, but they might work. I know Cabbage Patch makes preemie dolls - they might make preemie clothes, as well.
I will be praying for these boys and thier families.
I looked at Gideon's shirt and these are the 2 websites that I found that sell them.
http://www.sewsweetstitches.com/Web/Index.htm
and
http://www.preemie.com/Sew%20Sweet%20Stitches_bymfg_50-1-1.html
on the 1st site they sell things for babies 1 lb and up and on the 2nd site I saw things for babies that said up to 3 lbs so those should fit the little guys much better than the regular preemie clothes in the stores. Also on the 2nd site the list on the right hand side is all preemie stuff.
Hope that helps!
Tarah
the list on the 2nd website is on the left hand side. Sorry about that
They are added to my prayer list. Thanks for sharing, Michelle. You have a great heart.
i'm a friend of tarah's. i think doll clothes might work - my friend's daughter was 4lbs at birth and they put her in her sisters' doll clothes. also, if anyone is inclined toward knitting or crochet - bevscountrycottage.com is an organization that makes preemie clothes for hospitals. they have countless patterns for tiny tiny babies on the site.
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