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Originally Posted by polasian
 ...I'm an uncle of two girls (so technically, that makes me an aunt...right?  )
Stats...
Baby 1:
Weight: 1700 gram
Length: 42 cm
Arrival on planet earth: 16. July 2010 at 22:08
Baby 2:
Weight: 1650 gram
Length: 42 cm
Arrival on planet earth: 16. July 2010 at 22:09
They actually named them (for the time being) Baby # 1 and Baby # 2. They were due sometime in Sept...so my sister & brother-in-law were caught off-guard when they popped out early.
Everyone is OK  ...I only found out just now that I'm an auntie (they're in Hong Kong so the communication isn't the best). As I know more, I'll post. 
( Momma Donna...this would be a good time to post one of your famous prayers  ) |
DAMN!!! I go AWOL for a few days and all Hell breaks loose!!!
Congrats to Nick and his family, and a hearty WELCOME to the newbie herpers!! I'd suggest starting them with anoles first, Nick. Then CRESTIES!!! Maybe I'm partial...
As for the prayers-here ya go!!
Prayer for a Premature Baby
A premature baby brings stress to everyone who loves him/her. The new parents and family are often camped out at the hospital, hoping for the day the new baby gains enough strength to come home with them. The following prayer asks God to care for a premature baby and all who care for him/her:
"God who knits us all together in our mother's womb, please protect [insert baby's name] as he/she has left the womb prematurely. Thank you for the medical care that is keeping him/her alive, and for the doctors, nurses, and others who care for [insert baby's name.] Help [insert baby's name] to eat, breathe, and grow, that he/she may join his/her family, in Your name. Amen."
If a family is unable to hold or touch a premature baby, one might say this prayer while touching the incubator where the baby lies. Concerned family and friends may also share this prayer away for the hospital to show support for the premature baby and family.
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Thanksgiving for a Healthy Baby
A healthy baby, born safe and alive, is truly a gift. The follow prayer invites a new baby's family to reflect upon the baby's journey as they give God thanks for the new baby's birth:
"Loving God, thank you for the gift of [insert baby's name] into our lives. Thank you especially for [insert specific thanksgivings, such as safe delivery, family support, or others as desired.] You know how eagerly this family has anticipated [insert baby's name here.] Rejoice with us, as we welcome [insert baby's name], and guide him/her to grow strong, healthy, and beautiful in Your name. Amen."
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Baby Blessing Prayer
For centuries, Christians baptized their babies at birth. Many Christians choose to baptize later in life and away from the hospital, but a blessing immediately following a baby's birth signifies the baby as Jesus' beloved child. The following blessing is designed for hospital use to welcome a new baby to God's love:
"Loving God, thank you for the gift of life and for bringing [insert new baby's name] safely into this world. May You bless him/her and keep him/her, helping him/her to grow loving, strong, and healthy in Your love, now and always. Amen."
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Premature Baby Prayer
God bless the little child behind the plastic wall
For all he knows is the ringing of the bells and
the blurred images around him. He has been taken
from my womb without warning and I long to hold him
in my arms.
Lord, I ask in your name that my child be healed.
I am willing to accept your decision no matter what
it will be. I am willing to take on the responsibilities
for caring for this child. I am willing to give this
child love and understanding no matter the cost.
Please Lord help me to accept reality and what has
happened without explanation or warning. Help me
face the fact that this is not my fault and that
I was given a special task to complete here on Earth.
God give my child the strength to make it through another
second, minute, hour and day as each moment is
a blessing and a triumph from heaven.
God, may you give the strength and compassion
to the caregivers and nurses that take care of my child
May you keep my child protected and free from all injury
and pain.
Please take away the guilt and burden from my heart dear
Lord. It is heavy and I feel it is all my fault.
Take it away dear Lord. Sweet Jesus allow me the stregnth
and understanding I need to communicate with the Doctors
and Nurses.
As you see dear Lord, I am at your mercy for the life of
my child. Please leave him here on Earth and know that
I will provide all the love and understanding that
this child needs. I accept the challenge and will be
your humble servant dear Lord.
-- Author unknown
And a beautiful poem!!
Little Miracles
By Sue Argy, May, 1997.
I have a little miracle,
that I would like to share.
God has sent me an angel,
That I handle with great care.
She came too soon, she came too small.
Who would help her through it all?
I know that it is you, Lord,
You would never let us fall.
They tell me she will not walk, Lord.
Will you carry her?
They say she will not talk, Lord.
Will you speak for her?
Why do things happen,
to cause such pain?
Suffering and sorrow,
Please God, pull us from the rain.
We need a ray of sunshine,
to see the day through.
We need a bit of faith, Lord.
Can we count on you?
Please give me strength
.Please give me hope.
Let us know we're not alone.
Please let me see her future,
Is filled with hopes and dreams,
Little pink bows and carousels,
It's brighter than it seems.
You handed me a miracle,
For this I know is true.
I look into her eyes, Lord.
Dark skies turn into blue.
I see that ray of sunshine,
I feel that you are there.
I know that it is with your love,
You lift us up with care.
Thank you for my miracle,
And all that you have done.
To give me strength, to give your love,
To show us your bright sun.
My ray of sunshine has come through,
As I hold her in my arms.
My faith has grown but stronger, Lord.
As I cherish her great charms.
You have handed me a miracle,
A tiny little miracle.
Momma, Daddy, Baby #1 & Baby #2, and the whole Polasian family are in our prayers!!!
BTW-Katey said that you're not an auntie unless "Princess Sophia" falls off!!
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Sorry...it was a big day...I didn't have time to carefully look myself over in front of the mirror. 
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