Life has been everything but normal around here. Friday, June 4th I went into labor at 33 weeks gestation. Talk about scary! At 1pm we delivered Blake William via emergency C-Section, and he weighed in at 4lbs 9.5 ounces. While he’s doing fairly well, he is still in the NICU in the city–while our other 3 children are staying with their aunt back in our hometown. To say that it’s been stressful would be an understatement.
We would appreciate any and all prayers. Hopefully we will be back home soon and our life as a family of 6 will begin.
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Congratulations on your new little love. I’ll be praying that he can come home real soon.
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((((HUGS)))) to all of you…You and your family are in my prayers…He is precious…Lisa
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Welcome Blake!!! Thank you for the post and photo. He’s precious! Are you staying at a McDonald house, with family, hotel?
You made it through a hospital scare as a young lady. This time around you have the support of a husband. Make sure you tell him you love him and are thankful to share this time together .
Praying for you guys!! Hugs girl!
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So sorry you are going through this but so happy that your little guy is here. (((hugs)))
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Congratulations on this beautiful blessing. We will be praying for all of you and that soon you can all be back home together. Enjoy.
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Wow, what a surprise! I didn’t even realize you were that far along. I will pray for and your family. So glad he’s doing ok! Congratulations too!
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He is so cute!! I have been there and not once but twice. It is not easy, but oh so worth it. One baby decided to come at 31 weeks while we were out of town. It was crazy!! If you need anyone to talk to please feel free. Take care of yourself.
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Oh goodness, having a preemie can be a scary thing. I will be praying for you and for him. He is beautiful and Congrats!
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Welcome, little one! I wondered what happened. I’m glad you both are ok. Sending prayers!
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What a sweetie! Praying that Blake gets stronger as each day passes and that you and your family will get back to normal as soon as possible. Thanks for the update Phoebe, take care of yourself!
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Hugs to mama and sweet Blake! Sending prayers that you are all home together soon.
Hugs,
Steph
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Sending prayers and warm thoughts your way.
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We were in the NICU with my daughter in April, and I know how scary it can be. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope you have all the support you need. And congratulations on Blake’s arrival, early though it may be.
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Congratulations on this beautiful blessing!!!!! Thank you for the post and photo, take care of yourself!
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congratulations!!!
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Welcome to the world Blake!
Thinking about you and your family!
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My prayers are with you both for little Blake and for your children back home. May your time apart be short and your forever together be wonderful
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Congratulations!!!! Praying he’s able to go home with you soon!!
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Congrats! You and your family are in my prayers. I gave birth to my twins at 33 weeks they weighed 5lbs and 4.12lbs. They are now 13 years old!
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Sending warm thoughts and best wishes to have you all home soon~ Congratulations to you and your family. He looks beautiful!
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I wondered where you had been. Congrats on beautiful baby Blake!!
We will keep you in our prayers!
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Welcome Blake! Sending prayers and well wishes that he gets to come home soon!
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Hello little Blake! You will be home joining the rest of your family soon.
Blessings to you all.
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Congrats. My little one was born at 34 weeks so it can be scary. He beuatiful and everything will work out. My little one is now 10 months old walking and just got his first tooth. With gods help everything will turn out Congrats he is beautful
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Gorgeous little boy!! Prayers for Baby Blake and You too!
You’re very blessed.
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Bless you & your sweet baby! He is precious! My little boy was born at 32 weeks & weighed 3 lb, 6 oz. Now he’s 19 months and I can’t keep up with him:) Hope all goes smoothly and you get to bring Blake home soon.
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He’s beautiful! I’m sorry things have gotten off to a scary start. You, Blake and the rest of your family will be in my prayers.
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We’re praying for you!
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Congratulations!
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I was wondering where you were! I guess this is a pretty good excuse…Congratulations!
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Congrats on your beautiful Blake!! Lots of love and support headed your way! Keep looking upward!
Trina
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Praying, praying, praying for your whole family. {{hugs}}
I knew that Blake had arrived thanks to Amy and twitter and we will continue to pray for health, patience and God’s continued blessing.
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Wow, how scary. I will pray for you and Blake as well as your family to get through this tough time.
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Congratulations! I will keep your family in my prayers. Blake is super cute! I hope he gets to go home soon!
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Welcome Blake! Prayers for quick (but healthy) discharge from NCIU. Phoebe, I can’t imagine how scary that could have been for you. I was expecting my girls to come early, so I wasn’t alarmed when they wanted to join us 5 weeks before their due date. Congrats on your new addition, yes, he is super cute! Get some rest.
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wow — I’m praising God that He’s sustained you thus far and praying for His continued guidance and strength for the weeks ahead.
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Congratulations!!!
Blake is simply adorable… so so sweet! Thanks for sharing a picture of him. I’ll be praying as you all adjust, your body heals, and little Blake grows! 
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You and your entire family are in my prayers. Congratulations on your new little blessing
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Congratulations to your new arrival. And yes, you definitely are in my prayers.
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My heart is with you. My son was only born 2 weeks early, but he was born with kidney disease and so we spent 2 months in the NICU with him. I cannot imagine how hard that is with other children.
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I am so behind on reading my blogs. I had no idea you delivered. I pray you and Blake are doing well. I know it must be hard. Praying God’s blessings on you all.
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So glad you are doing well. This brings back memories for me. Our twins were born at 33 weeks. Cory Drake weighed 4 lb 9 oz and Cody Blake weighed 3 lb 15 oz…… They are 9 now and just fine. :0) I wish your family many more blessings to get to share with Blake. :0)
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It’s been almost a month since we’ve heard from you. Please know that you and little Blake and your entire family continue in our prayers.
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