Day 76 Adelina's Journey

Have a Great Weekend Everyone... we'll post her homecoming over the weekend.

3/16/07
minutes old
1lb 9oz







3/25/07


9 days old







4/3/07
18 days old
1lb 10oz













4/12/07
27 days old
1lb 12oz









4/21/07
36 days old
1lb 15.3oz







5/2/07
47 days old
2lbs 6oz









5/8/07
53 days old
2lbs 12oz











5/17/07
62 days old
3lbs 9oz











5/21/07
66 days old
3lbs 14oz

5/27/07
73 Days Old
4lbs 2oz







Dear Adelina,

This blog was dedicated to your sister, Sofia, and brother, Vincent... but the blog is for you, sweet heart. Although you are completely unaware, you've inspired so many people with your story and your strength. We couldn't be more proud to bring you home tomorrow. You've taught your parents very valuable lessons - to be strong in the face of difficulty, to beat the odds and not to give up hope where hope was almost lost.

I hope that one day when you read this, you will understand how special you are to us always. The day you were born we were scared for you and today we are amazed by you. This is your story, your strength, your beginning... we love you Adelina. Welcome home baby girl B.

Mom and Dad

To the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Abington,

I wanted to thank Abington Perinatal for giving me a few extra weeks by watching me so closely - without you, the chance to bring Adelina home would not be. You felt like my family at the time and gave me comfort and answers when I thought there were none.

Doctor Moomjiim and the nurses working the night of Sofia and Vincent's passing... we have never witnesses such caring and dedicated medical professionals. You will never be forgotten or thanked enough.

To everyone who cared for Adelina over the past months... We will continue to pray for you as you continue to make miracles possible. Thank you for giving our daughter your love.

Thank you and God Bless all of you

To everyone who has been following Adelina:

I want to thank you for keeping us going, supporting us, praying for us and thinking of our family. This blog has not only helped me keep everyone informed, but you've all allowed me to have "someone" who wanted to listen, day after week after month. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for checking in on her and wishing her well with thoughts and prayers.

I also want to thank everyone for their support over the loss of Sofia and Vincent. When we lost Sofia, the world came to a complete stop. Holding her as she was baptized and passing was the hardest thing I've ever done. Just when we thought it was all over, Vince was holding his son in the same way as I was with Sofia... a very brave little boy went to find his sister.

The donations to the March of Dimes and to Abington Memorial gave us a chance to help other premature babies and allow the memory of our children to remain in a very special place where angels come and go. We can only hope that our deepest thanks can be felt by everyone. Our children will be remembered long after we are all gone, thanks to you.

A very special thanks to Cousin Al for banking blood for Addy. I'm sure she'll tell you herself someday (at Family Fun Day of course) how you helped save her life.

Love and Thanks,

Jen & Vince