| From: Michelle -
WDM, IA
| 4/19/2009 4:27:26 PM |
| Todd, WOW! You have been doing an amazing job keeping this site up to date considering your busy and hectic schedule. I'm so glad to hear that Abby is doing so well. We look forward to hearing that she is allowed to come home. I hope your Monday goes as well as today! Take care... |
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| From: Jenn Siefken -
Lakeville, MN
| 4/19/2009 12:56:56 PM |
| So glad to hear you got to hold Abby some more. I am sure she loves the extra snuggles! I will continue to pray for all of you as you work to find your 'new normal'. Balancing two kids can be a really tough job even when they are under the same roof, let alone trying to bounce back and forth between home and hospital. Be sure to take care of yourselves and get plenty of rest. Before you know it, that sweet girl will be heading home to keep you up at night. I know you both are looking forward to that day! Take care.... |
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| From: Jenn Siefken -
Lakeville, MN
| 4/19/2009 12:56:56 PM |
| So glad to hear you got to hold Abby some more. I am sure she loves the extra snuggles! I will continue to pray for all of you as you work to find your 'new normal'. Balancing two kids can be a really tough job even when they are under the same roof, let alone trying to bounce back and forth between home and hospital. Be sure to take care of yourselves and get plenty of rest. Before you know it, that sweet girl will be heading home to keep you up at night. I know you both are looking forward to that day! Take care.... |
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| From: Jennie Swayne -
Hiram, GA
| 4/19/2009 10:12:17 AM |
| Hooray for sleeping in your own bed! I'm glad you are all getting some much needed rest and thankful Abby is able to rest and heal without pain meds, that is great. God is good. We love you! |
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| From: LORI Hofmeyer -
URbandale, IA
| 4/19/2009 12:02:37 AM |
What a day! I am hoping to see my little niece again tomorrow! And you should see the clothes I have for her!!! We know she will be home in no time enjoying her big brother and all that he will teach her! EI-EI-O's and all!
Hope you are all sleeping soundly!
See you tomorrow! |
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| From: Melissa M Teggatz -
Ankeny, IA
| 4/18/2009 9:42:17 PM |
Hadn't checked since early Friday and WOW!!! Off the vent, eatting from a bottle, mom and dad went home to sleep AND you got to hold ABBY!!!! How exciting! Glad things are going well. Hope you got some good play time in with Sam. Post some more pictures for us! HUGS to you ALL!
Melissa |
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| From: Chuck and Ramona -
Olathe, KS
| 4/18/2009 8:25:33 PM |
| Kristin and Todd-it has been so heartening to see all of the good wishes coming from all over the place, and I decided you needed one from the Kansas City area also! I have been watching anxiously for you updates-this is such a wonderful thing you've done to keep all of us who love your family informed w/o the need to field billions of calls while you are so wrapped up in the obvious needs and anxieties associated with them. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers fortunately, Abby won't recall any of this:-) Our granddaughter Charlotte had to have a lobe of her lung removed when she was 5 weeks old, so we can empathize a wee bit with you. Take good care, Ramona |
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| From: Heidi -
Des Moines, IA
| 4/18/2009 2:02:53 PM |
| I am glad that you got some good rest last night! Kristin...I know that you were missing the blessed pump talk to you....so I am sure that it just made your night to be woke up to that! I will pray that Abby continues to heal....you get to hold her...and that Sam adjusts just fine to all of this! Love you guys! |
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| From: Carolyn -
Urbandale, IA
| 4/18/2009 1:17:33 PM |
| I knew Abby was a real fighter - even before you did! :) I know Sam will be fine - he's got such good parents! And, you have a great support system. We all love you! Hang in there - there is so much joy ahead! You are all on the prayer chain. |
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| From: Dick & Jeanne McClemens -
Kearney, NE
| 4/18/2009 10:51:47 AM |
| What a beautiful baby girl! We had the name Abby picked out for our girl name but ended up having 2 boys, so we LOVE the name you picked out. We know Sam will be an awesome big brother and you will be amazing parents for Abby. You are in our prayers. We hope you get to hold your bundle of joy very soon! |
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| From: Hofmeyer Family -
Urbandale, IA
| 4/18/2009 9:40:56 AM |
| Glad to hear that you were able to get some much needed rest. I do hope you get to hold her today! LOVE THE BOW! (I thought Kristin said no bows allowed) Guess I know what else I will be buying!! Love you guys! |
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| From: Lisa Muller -
Algona, IA
| 4/18/2009 9:39:38 AM |
| Kristin I can't get the funny story out of my mind of when you were 'pumping' for Sam and the noise of machine...hopefully this time the machine isn't talking to you! I hope you are starting to feel better and healing quickly. We will pray really hard today that Abby gets to be held by mom and dad! Keep strong! |
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| From: Black's -
Nevada, IA
| 4/18/2009 9:14:12 AM |
| Actually we live in Iowa, not ID. Sorry. We get updates from Lori via text throughout the day. We keep you guys in our thoughts always. |
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| From: Black's -
Nevada, ID
| 4/18/2009 9:11:12 AM |
| We continue to pray for all of you. |
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| From: Tom & Sharyl -
Jefferson, IA
| 4/18/2009 9:08:21 AM |
| Glad to hear you each had a good night..Sounds like Abby's reports are good, that is such a blessing, she is resting to heal, that is good. May today be very specail to you all giving Sam a morning hug, and getting to feel that specail love you have for Abby today when she is in your arms again, excited for you!!!!!! Take care and God Bless you all!!!!! |
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| From: Linda Ennen -
Clive, IA
| 4/18/2009 6:53:59 AM |
| Good morning Kristin & Todd, What a beautiful baby girl! Sam is going to love being a big brother! I hope you were able to get a good night's sleep. Thank you so much for all the updates. Dave & I continue to pray for your strength and Abby's recovery. I can't help but think God's arms are around you through your loving parents, extended family and friends. We think the world of you. |
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| From: Bill -Cheryl Hillyard and girls -
Burlington, IA
| 4/17/2009 11:02:53 PM |
| We're thinking about Abby and her mom and dad....someday this will all just be a memory and you will be cherisihing your days with her. The Hillyard girls are anxious to meet her soon.....Love , Bill,Cheryl, Hannah, Haley, Heidi, Helaina |
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| From: Kristen Severs -
Pleasant Hill, IA
| 4/17/2009 8:50:48 PM |
Hi guys,
Nicole sent me your link and I just got caught up to speed. My prayers are with you and Abby. I hope you are ALL resting comfortably - and I pray for her speedy recovery.
God bless,
Kristen |
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| From: Lynn Hillyard -
Mediapolis, IA
| 4/17/2009 8:42:32 PM |
| Your wonderful Aunt Shirley sent me this link.....so glad for the updates.. you are ALL in my prayers......she is a beautiful baby!! I just know all will continue to go well as she has a wonderful family that loves her. |
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| From: Tom & Sharyl -
jefferson, IA
| 4/17/2009 8:23:54 PM |
Todd & Kristin,
Thanks for this update, keep thinking about all of you all day long...Kristin, I hope you are starting to heal and feel better... Home will feel good to both of you tonight... We pray Abby has a good night also, she is so precious and so sweet... Love you all!!!!! |
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| From: Marco & Sue -
Phoenix, AZ
| 4/17/2009 6:19:51 PM |
| You two get some rest tonight. Please continue to throw all of your cares before God. He is healing and strengthening Abby at this very moment. Just reflecting on where Abby was at four months ago. It is absolutely amazing how far she has come! Kristin and Todd you are wonderful parents and Sue and I are so blessed to call you friends. |
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| From: Heidi -
Des Moines, ID
| 4/17/2009 5:28:17 PM |
| Yeah! So glad to hear that she made it off the vent and is doing well. Get some good rest tonight....you deserve it! |
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| From: Don & Barb Fatka -
Madrid, IA
| 4/17/2009 4:23:40 PM |
| Congratulations, Todd & Kristin! We just received a call from your dad, Todd, about the arrival of Abby and her surgery! We are so glad to hear things are going better today, and will continue to pray for a rapid recovery for both Abby and Kristin, as well as guidance for those caring for them. Enjoy your new addition! With hugs and prayers, Don & Barb |
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| From: Tina McCollom -
Jefferson, IA
| 4/17/2009 3:55:24 PM |
| Congratulations on a gorgeous baby girl!!! I bet Sam is so proud! (As well as mom and dad) This is a wonderful website. Thank you for keeping us all updated. My prayers are with each one of you. Take Care Tina (Lynda's work buddy!) |
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| From: Melissa Teggatz -
Ankeny, IA
| 4/17/2009 3:54:12 PM |
| The updates are GREAT!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to post the latest. We all appreciate it so very much! Let me know if you would like me to come take you out for supper while you are at the hospital - OR if I can sit with Abby so the two of you can go out together. I am happy to do anything I can to make this part of your journey a little easier! Continuing prayers that everything goes smoothly! |
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