tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post6980613197537630815..comments2023-10-29T08:13:44.434-04:00Comments on Micro Preemie Twins: The Story of H & E: Fashion Show SpeechBilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10589229199716201638noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-61863099417971881202007-11-23T09:52:00.000-05:002007-11-23T09:52:00.000-05:00Wow! From the mother of boy/girl micro preemies bo...Wow! From the mother of boy/girl micro preemies born at 24w5d, your words made me cry because they were just the truth and well, my life. I'm glad you were given the oppourtunity to share your life and that I know it will help others too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-36226165920829323592007-11-22T20:37:00.000-05:002007-11-22T20:37:00.000-05:00Billie,You are an inspiration to me, and your daug...Billie,<BR/>You are an inspiration to me, and your daughters are beautiful and blessed. <BR/><BR/>JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-33098703516055564742007-11-20T23:06:00.000-05:002007-11-20T23:06:00.000-05:00Billie - GREAT speech. I love all your points and ...Billie - GREAT speech. I love all your points and especially of all those touching moments in the NICU- like first baths and the tiny diapers. Also, you are so right about the roller coaster analogy being a bit off. Just excellent speech - you just capture what it is like and how Holland and Eden are so much more than their disabilities so well.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388107764837538301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-35589089721351879732007-11-20T00:50:00.000-05:002007-11-20T00:50:00.000-05:00You must have touched and amazed the entire audien...You must have touched and amazed the entire audience with that touching speech. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us!Casey's triohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642538674985608613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-10358039729910317172007-11-19T22:30:00.000-05:002007-11-19T22:30:00.000-05:00And amazing you were! What a beautiful family and...And amazing you were! What a beautiful family and amazing event!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049469998249635875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-64325560401204192422007-11-19T21:07:00.000-05:002007-11-19T21:07:00.000-05:00I was privileged enough to stumble on this post wh...I was privileged enough to stumble on this post while linking from blog to blog. I'm a nursing student and I'm planning to work in the NICU when I graduate. It is so wonderful to hear how compassionate and gracious your nurses were for your family. I am planning to keep your story in my mind as I pursue my career - I want to give other families the same care you and your daughters received.<BR/> Your daughters are absolutely precious and they are blessed to have you as a mom!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058715543564367284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-84372464217908563212007-11-19T16:01:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:01:00.000-05:00hi bill!i haven't written in a while, but i have b...hi bill!<BR/><BR/>i haven't written in a while, but i have been reading :-) this one (along with "cute boy") could not be left without comment. I am so proud of you. what a wonderful speech. such honesty and insight. i can't wait to see you all at christmas...xx oo<BR/>love you all,<BR/>lisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-84190021789226397882007-11-19T15:19:00.000-05:002007-11-19T15:19:00.000-05:00Hi Billie! Wonderful speech! I really love how you...Hi Billie! <BR/>Wonderful speech! I really love how you accented how they are more than their disabilities. <BR/><BR/>I have been reading for a while and never commented. I have a cousin with CP, and various stuff myself. :P You are an awesome writer, and have two beautiful girls! <BR/><BR/>Recently there was a story in our local paper about a girl with CP who is a cheerleader, and I thought you might like to see it. I can't find the story, but the video is here: <BR/>http://siouxcityjournal.videos.vmixcore.com/p/video?id=1562349Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-28545989990685187182007-11-19T10:55:00.000-05:002007-11-19T10:55:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,I came here via Tertia's blog.People alw...Hi Billie,<BR/><BR/>I came here via Tertia's blog.<BR/><BR/>People always tell me they are amazed at my strength and courage (7 years ago, I had cancer at age 24, just 10 weeks after our wedding, had chemo, radiation and all that jazz) and then miscarriage few years later.<BR/><BR/>But you, my friend, is what amazing is. Your bio is a lot like me, honest and open, shy in groups etc. I'm so glad for your outlook. It's taken me a long time to learn this, we can't change things that aren't in our control, but we can control how we react to them. And that, makes a big difference. Your heart & soul are golden and beautiful.<BR/><BR/>xoxo<BR/>Jennic<BR/>sweetisu.com<BR/>KangarooBoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-63170683108997751552007-11-19T07:51:00.000-05:002007-11-19T07:51:00.000-05:00What a wonderful speech and so heart felt too. I l...What a wonderful speech and so heart felt too. I love your attitude, of taking what happens and trying to make the best of it, and allowing it to make you a better person.<BR/><BR/>My first baby was a baby girl born after unexplained pre-term labour at 25 weeks. She was not treated, and was left with me to die (viability her was 28 weeks at the time). It was heartbreaking, but I have tried to adopt that same attitude, and to learn and grow from tat expereince as much as I can, and to be the best me I can be.<BR/><BR/>I now have 2 boys(6&8) for whom I am very grateful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-71619838869040339752007-11-19T00:12:00.000-05:002007-11-19T00:12:00.000-05:00Great speech :) Congratulations to you for saying ...Great speech :) Congratulations to you for saying it all so eloquently, honestly and with heart.<BR/><BR/>Your daughters are incredibly spunky little beings. You should be proud of them and all of the time you spend ensuring they are challenged and stimulated. You and your husband (and family) so obviously love and cherish the girl. Very lucky little girls and no doubt equally proud parents :)<BR/><BR/>They are beautiful children and I have so enjoyed reading of their triumphs. They have SPUNK!amyinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633627179582112435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-87357056477265998392007-11-18T20:07:00.000-05:002007-11-18T20:07:00.000-05:00Well done - what an amazing speech!!!You sound lik...Well done - what an amazing speech!!!<BR/><BR/>You sound like an amazing person who is a wonderful Mom to your beautiful girls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-91710499849429141202007-11-18T13:39:00.000-05:002007-11-18T13:39:00.000-05:00Wow. Billie, your speech was so beautifully writt...Wow. Billie, your speech was so beautifully written, it brought tears to my eyes. You have given me so much inspiration over the last three years...I can't wait to become a neonatal nurse practitioner. <BR/><BR/>You, John and the girls all looked great in the fashion show. I had a great time; your girls are so fun!<BR/><BR/>Hope to see you all soon,<BR/>EmilyEmily Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10253029236050903596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-29468583242516299432007-11-18T03:28:00.000-05:002007-11-18T03:28:00.000-05:00Well done! Beautifully written and an incredible i...Well done! Beautifully written and an incredible insight into the struggles and joys of life with your little ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-31310683247134235162007-11-18T03:01:00.000-05:002007-11-18T03:01:00.000-05:00This was beautiful, eloquent and memorable. I am ...This was beautiful, eloquent and memorable. I am glad that you posted it, both for us to read, and also for Holland and Eden to read when they are old enough to do so. They will be proud of how well spoken their mommy is, and what a wonderful advocate she is for them, and for all of us.<BR/><BR/>So, in a word, Billie: Bravo!abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403145277760263562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-83126884365011418332007-11-18T01:27:00.000-05:002007-11-18T01:27:00.000-05:00I am so glad that you posted this for everyone to ...I am so glad that you posted this for everyone to share. You did beautifully on Thursday! My sister is kicking herself for forgetting tissues but felt so privileged to hear your story. All of our buds that came had wonderful things to say about your bravery and strength. To hear your story and see the joy that is your family all in one night touched the hearts of so many (over 430 last I heard!). AND you all looked beautiful! I'm so lucky to have shared the night with such an amazing group of people!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03782895993683857172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-44808236548928267442007-11-17T22:38:00.000-05:002007-11-17T22:38:00.000-05:00Lovely speech. So glad the girls are doing so rema...Lovely speech. So glad the girls are doing so remarkably! 24 weeks is incredibly early.. my friend had twin girls at 25 weeks... it is a long road, but you're right: she became an INCREDIBLE person because of it.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-88638363621902836132007-11-17T19:35:00.000-05:002007-11-17T19:35:00.000-05:00Lovely post. I think even though you specifically...Lovely post. I think even though you specifically write about your own expriences with very prem babies, your words are true for any parent who has taken a child through critical and frightening times; <BR/>Bringing my baby through chemo and a transplant were the most horrible days - but each of those long days were blown away by moments smiles or bright eyes, by the glory of life and the gift of children. <BR/>Thank you.sunnydeveloperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282306136129552519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-28212704826207768222007-11-17T09:22:00.000-05:002007-11-17T09:22:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,I've been following your blog for severa...Hi Billie,<BR/><BR/>I've been following your blog for several months now. My friend Nicole (nicole-lifeinholland) has you as a link on her blog. Her son was born early at 26 weeks. Just wanted you to know that I am a regular reader now. Before I became a stay at home mom, I worked in downtown Phoenix. My job was in child welfare (I worked with Child Protective Services). God laid it on my heart to pursue a volunteer position with St. Joes Hospital in the NICU during my lunch hour (which ended up being hours instead) several times a week. I had many babies on my case load that were born early due to drug exposure. Just so happened that the hospital needed volunteers in that area. The nurses were all so wonderful. They taught me a tremendous amount about the care of those special babies. At first, my job was just to hold babies them, as the nurses got to know me they began teaching me how to do things to help them. I vividly remember the first time I changed the diaper of a baby in an isolette that weighted less than 2 pounds). I helped with feedings and even completed hearing tests. Never could I imagine that I would meet someone (Nicole) who's son would be in the NICU just a few years later. After getting pregnant with my daughter (almost a solid year later), I resigned from volunteering. It certainly was a life changing time in my life. <BR/> <BR/>You girls are so beautiful, such a blessing to me and you inspire me to be a better mom everyday. I am certainly keeping you all in my prayers.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413037614550702413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-39094241332247335892007-11-17T01:47:00.000-05:002007-11-17T01:47:00.000-05:00Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful, Billie! Also, the...Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful, Billie! Also, the pics of the girls and the list of 10 things was great! They are so adorable and always smiling. Cuties!<BR/><BR/>Hope the speech goes well and things are well at your house!<BR/><BR/>Think of you often.<BR/><BR/>Shari<BR/>Florence, OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-75511754768090625902007-11-16T23:48:00.000-05:002007-11-16T23:48:00.000-05:00Great speach and like everyone else has commented ...Great speach and like everyone else has commented definitely a tear jerker..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-48208543759190753292007-11-16T23:10:00.000-05:002007-11-16T23:10:00.000-05:00Your speech had the same effect on me the second t...Your speech had the same effect on me the second time I read it. Geez!<BR/>I am in awe of your map in the bottom right hand corner. I can't believe your so internationally famous. Your meant for the job of blogging to the masses.kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995121920765122344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-1156307689981301572007-11-16T20:00:00.000-05:002007-11-16T20:00:00.000-05:00I am pregnant and stumbled onto your site months a...I am pregnant and stumbled onto your site months ago. I have never commented, but was so moved by your speech. It is so admirable how strong you are and wish you all the best.<BR/><BR/>e in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-2507806811693500592007-11-16T19:53:00.000-05:002007-11-16T19:53:00.000-05:00I was lucky enough to see the fashion show and hea...I was lucky enough to see the fashion show and hear the speech first hand. It is a beautiful speech and spoke for so many micro-preemie parents. The room was hanging on every word. <BR/><BR/>Your girls were beautiful in the show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-26093966059479652262007-11-16T19:49:00.000-05:002007-11-16T19:49:00.000-05:00Billie, that was such a wonderful speech. Your ch...Billie, that was such a wonderful speech. Your children are so darn lucky to have you as their mommy.<BR/><BR/>You are a true inspiration!<BR/><BR/>SusanRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com