Today was a day of happy tears already! This morning when I went to check on the babies they said Brooklynn was ready to be held! I had tears in my eyes before they even handed her to me. To Kangaroo they placed her on my chest so that there was skin-to-skin contact. Words can not describe the emotions I felt at that moment. She instantly relaxed and snuggled right in-I did not want to let her go! After about an hour they like to put them back in their isoletes but i could have sat there all day just holding her! This afternoon I am going back down to hold Leighton and saving Kensley for Jacob to hold tonight when he comes. Typically they encourage the moms to do the kangarooing but I really want him to be able to share this experience and bond with them just like I did. It completely changes who you are when you feel them up against you! Jade will be receiving her PICC line today so hopefully she will be ready for kangarooing tomorrow. Giovanni's counts are still low so he will not be getting his PICC line just yet. I'm very anxious to get to hold all of them but have to remember to be patient--just holding one already is more than I would have imagined I'd be able to do this soon!
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DEBBIE
10/11/2012 02:30:59 am
So beautiful!!!!!!!!
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Jeanine
10/11/2012 02:36:43 am
Tears in my eyes as I am reading this - I am so happy for you all!!!
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Renee Carder
10/11/2012 03:20:19 am
LeAnn you look great and that is a great picture.
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Erin Klir
10/11/2012 03:41:08 am
It is great that both Jake and you are using the kangaroo method. The babies will pick up on his voice, scent and heartbeat. This way they will calm whenever around you or daddy to console them.
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Jennie
10/11/2012 04:00:34 am
God is GREAT! Congrats on your beautiful blessings and the progress they are making!
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Tina
10/11/2012 04:28:52 am
It is a wonderful thing to hold your babies for the first time! I am so glad you didn't have to wait as long as we did when we had Trent! Keep the good news coming!
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Marie (Lehman)
10/11/2012 04:34:43 am
God is Great! So happy for you and Jacob. Hard to hold back tears everytime I check in on you guys. They all look so beautiful and I will be continuing to pray for all of you and the good news to just keep coming. Enjoy every minute you get because they too will soon grow up faster than you can image.
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Maureen Centa
10/11/2012 08:47:44 am
How wonderful it is to open your blog and see a picture of you holding Brooklynn! What great news to hear that you and Jake will get to hold more of the babies today and the otehr two soon. They seem to be doing so well. My kids were so excited to see the pictures of all the babies. CaraBeth our youngest could not believe all those babies were the same ones that were all in your belly when we came over last June, lol. She is just in Awe as we all are. You did a great job!!
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Aunt Diane
10/11/2012 09:17:24 am
First of all, thank you for taking the time to share pictures and information with all of us. I check the blog multiple times a day and am just thrilled when there is something new. What an amazing experience for you . . . and I'm sure little Brooklyn knew she was with her Mom. On top of it all . . . . you look so beautiful and happy. Take some pictures of Jacob and his baby. You will want to have this memory on film. Take care and love, Aunt Diane
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Tracee
10/11/2012 11:03:42 am
Bryce and I both said, "AWWWWW!" At the same time. Thanks for keeping us posted. We are all praying for the Alferio 5. And you look great Lee.
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Tiffany
10/11/2012 11:33:26 am
So wonderful!!!
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Erin
10/11/2012 11:48:52 am
So glad to hear this and see these pictures! Amazing how well they are all doing! Continuing to keep you all in my prayers! :)
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10/11/2012 12:21:34 pm
Aww I am so happy for you Mrs.Alferio I am so happy that everything went well and that your baby's look healthy but I will tell you I was so happy when Mrs.Cavett told me you were having the babies on Friday because that's the day I guessed the babys wee going to be born but then the next day I went to school and found out you already had them it made me kind of sad but I'm just happy that there out off your stomach and know you can relax and I'm sure it feels much better know that there out! Well I still wish you luck as your journey begins with your babies!
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Mindy G. from Medina
10/11/2012 01:09:58 pm
Awe, B E A U T I F U L! You, your babies, your 'mother's love,' and your family is now whole... Truly awesome! Twas' a very good morning for you, Leann. You waited so long for this time to arrive and now that it's here it must all seem so surreal. Better than anyone can even imagine. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story with all of us, including those of us you don't know. Your story, in your own words, touch my heart and makes me smile. God bless you and your 'whole' family always.
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Amber
10/11/2012 06:05:16 pm
What a beautiful moment!
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Jayne & Emily
10/12/2012 04:07:12 am
What a great day you had yesterday. Such a lovely photo of you and Brooklyn snuggling. I hope Giovanni's time comes soon, we both feel bad for him. He'll be whining even more if he catches a glimpse of you cuddling the other babies...lol. Hope yo all have a good day :)
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heather hofman
10/12/2012 12:41:04 pm
i had you for math mrs.alferio and congrats on the new babies.. welcome to the new world you guys!!!!!
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Shelli Gordon
10/13/2012 06:07:35 am
What an adventure you and your husband have been on and will continue to be on. Mr. Alferio was a teacher to both my children....I don't doubt he will be a wonderful father. Thank you for sharing your experience with everyone. May God Bless all of you on your journey. You have a beautiful family.
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