Prayers for little ones

I know on Monday I mentioned something about my best friend and her babies, so I thought I would share some more.

In September, my best friend found out she was pregnant! She was so excited. At the end of December, when she went to find out the gender of the baby, she found out she was having not only one boy but TWO! I was shocked! I was so excited for her, but bad news followed her good news. At 18 weeks she found out her water was broken and her membrane was torn, she was admitted to the hospital, and she was told she would be on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy.

She was released from the hospital on strict bed rest until the beginning of February when she would be admitted back to the hospital until her boys were born. It was tough news to take and a long month at home for her, but she stayed positive knowing what she had to do for her unborn babies. {Did I mention she's amazing?}

She was admitted to the hospital a day early for precaution and that is where she's been until yesterday. I went to see her every week and sometimes brought her goodies for her room :) I went to see her last Thursday and all seemed well. We heard the little boy's heart beats and they sounded so good. Friday morning Bailey called to tell me she was having contractions, not to worry, but she wanted to let me know. By Friday night she seemed better. That was music to my ears.

Saturday morning she had an emergency C-Section because her boys were ready to go! She was 25 weeks and 6 days. I was in my photography class, so I had no idea until that afternoon and I rushed to the hospital immediately.

Her babies were whisked away to be observed and put in incubators. They both are tiny, tiny and have a long road ahead of them. The little one, Jack, is her Rock Star and seems to be doing well. They called him a normal preemie haha. The other one, Ben, is having some problems, but he's a good little fighter.

These boys are near and dear to my heart and I've never even seen them in person. They are my best friend's children, how could they not be? Bailey is an absolutely wonderful friend and I love her so very much. She's the true meaning of a friend and I only want the best for her. I am happy for her beyond words for her new family and her little miracle babies. God has done some amazing things for her and will continue to do so.

I ask that you pray for my friend's babies: that they grow big and strong and have as little complications as possible. Pray that Ben gets stronger like his little brother :) These sweet little boys need your prayers. If you would like, please take their button and put it on your blog. I know Bailey will appreciate it. She is already amazed at all the prayers for her and her family.

Keep up the fight Ben and Jack! We're all rootin' for ya!!

Benjamin Ray Walkup
& Jack Harrison Walkup
February 27, 2010

Grab their Button Please!

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You can read their mama's story here on Bailey's blog and follow along as they get big and strong!

Oh btw, Bailey is Sass from Spunk & Sass!! {Just in case you didn't know}