Two ears!!

Yesterday we got to witness Kailee's second implant being turned on. What a sight!

I did not think that she would react that much, or that it would be that big of a deal. But when she cried as she did with the left, I realized that she's NEVER really heard out of her right ear before. Even when she has her hearing aids, she never really got stimulation out of that ear.

She was scared and did not really know where the sounds was coming from. It only took a few minutes, and then she calmed down and got used to the sound. What a blessing it was to witness her hear AGAIN. We are so proud of our baby girl and for all the strides she has taken thus far in her life..AND SHE HAS NO IDEA HOW TOUGH SHE IS!!!

This second implant will basically give Kailee surround sound. She will be hearing like the rest of us!!

I cannot wait to see Kailee's progression these next few months.

SPUNKY

Monday was a long day to say the least..but Kailee came out of surgery with flying colors!! She was very tired and out of it right after surgery, and it pretty much took the entire day to come out of the anesthesia. Once she did, she was up and eating and wanted to go outside and ride her bike. (we didn't let her) She was a little off balance, so we didn't think that was a good idea:)

The Dr. said everything went great in surgery, and we are looking forward to the turn on date which will tell us HOW WELL everything works.

We are relieved it's over, and so thankful that she was safe. Kailee has to take it easy this week, but she is already running around and being herself! What a blessing!

Thank you for all your prayers...

I lo0k back at Kailee's journey in her short life, and it is already filled with so much hard stuff!! The beautiful thing about that is that it is already forming her into she is, and will be. I am filled with such joy about our little Kailee girl, and look forward to her future in Christ.

March 15th..

Monday is the day Kailee will receive her second implant. The surgery is scheduled for 8:30 am!! We ask that you continue to pray for the surgeons direction and for Kailee's safety. Please pray that she recovers quickly, and that she is back to her normal self soon.

We are ready for this to be over!!!

Before her 1st implant a year ago, Kailee could barely say 10 words, and could not understand much more. Today, I couldn't even count how many words she say because there are so many! She is understanding us more and more, and words can't describe how blessed we feel to live in this era where technology is able to help our daughter this much. Good thing there are smarter people out there then me!!!

We are blessed... I'll keep you updated!!!

March brings Faith...

As we approach Faith Hope's birthday this month. I am brought to tears often, realizing that she won't be with us this spring. Soon after the tears and sadness leave, joy fills my heart in realizing she is perfectly secure, and happy in Heaven with our Father.

As we remember Faith, and all that she brought to our lives in the short time she was with us, we are joyful and excited about the future of our family.

Kailee will be getting her second cochlear implant on March 15!! We are nervous, anxious, excited and scared all at once. I ask for prayers for us as the date approaches closer. I pray our nerves would release, and our strength, that only come from God would rise up and help us through the fear. Kailee had a TREMENDOUS recovery last time, and I know she will do great!

March will be a tough month..but we are continually reminded, watching Kailee grow; how amazing she is, and how blessed we are to have her in our lives!!!

We are potty training now, and it is going well. I am learning that I can't leave her side for more then 5 minutes or there will be pee on the ground:)

She is having fun and getting lots of "treats" after she goes. I need to figure out when you stop the treat thing...I think she will drag that one out for a while!!!

We thank you for your love, and ask for prayers moving forward this month.

I lost an aunt this week, and I am saddened so much by her sudden and un-timely death. Please pray for her daughters, her grand kids, her husband, and all who love her. She was a wonderful woman! She is with God now, enjoying eternity with him. PRAISE HIM!!!

May March bring you Faith in the future as well!

Utah..

Our trip to Utah was fairly successful. (This was three weeks ago)Jeff's team got invited out to Utah to play in a tournament. ( they came in second) So while it was fun with the team, and basketball was great, Kailee had the roughest week of her life!

She has been a bit "testy" lately. Not sleeping, throwing fit, taking her ear off when she is mad..etc!

I love her stubborn and determined attitude..or at least I know I will when she's older and can control her emotions:)

She wasn't too sure about the snow, but we definitely played in it!! She tried to make snow balls and ate it as she should! My parents drove out to hang out, and we saw my brother who we hadn't seen in a while. She really enjoyed her uncle! It was so nice to see him and spend time with him out there. I wish we had more time with him, but hopefully we will see him soon in Cali:)
I was so happy to experience snow with her for the first time, and to watch her face as she explored the new surroundings. Her phrase of the week was;" mamma, cold outside!"

When we came home to 70 degrees, she got off the plane and said "cold outside". I love it!

We are home and back in out routine, which I know she enjoys! She's sleeping better and is back to her fun self! Praise God!

A long month..

Best buds!

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Don't ask:)

Kailee's school Thanksgiving feast! Too cute!

Well, it's been a long while since I've wrote on here. There have been many things going on this past month that I would now like to share with you.

The day after we could not see the sex of the baby, we found out that she would not live. Faith Hope Staniland died 10 days later.

It has been truly surreal to go through this, yet at the same time,it has been hopeful, powerful, faith building, trust building and humbling. God has truly held Jeff and I every step of the way. HE guided our decisions, and brought us to a place of peace, when I didn't think it was possible.

I had a D and E done to remove Faith's body on Dec 2, and I am recovering fine. I feel back to normal now and healed from all physical wounds. The emotional scars are still there, and I know the will always be with me. Faith Hope will always be in our hearts, and I cannot wait to see her someday in Heaven. I know she is waiting up there smiling down on me as we speak.

As I write this, I tear up with JOY, knowing that our Heavenly Father is taking care of her, and knowing that she will NEVER feel pain and hurt like we do. She is safely in our Father's arms...for eternity!

I thank so many of you for your thoughts and prayer sand support over these past few weeks.. Jeff and I could not have done this alone. I know you are in our lives for specific reasons..so THANK YOU!

Faith Hope had Turner's syndrome. ( You can look up the specifics..there is a lot of info).

Many children can live a healthy life with Turner's, and many can live a limited life with Turner's. Faith's conditions was a bit too severe for her to make it full term. Turner's syndrome is chromosome related and it was a complete chance that we had a baby with this condition. I think this stat gives me hope for future pregnancies. We know our family is not complete yet, and we are looking forward to our next baby, whenever that day comes...

Kailee has been doing AWESOME. In these last 6 weeks, she has progressed SO MUCH! She is talking like crazy! She is understand and comprehending SO MUCH more then she ever has, and it is a true blessing to watch. She is a miracle! We had her next surgery scheduled for Jan 4th, but that will now be pushed back to sometime in the spring. We decided to wait a bit after all that has occurred.

Here are pictures of the last weeks...I hope you enjoy our goofy girl:)

With love, Stephanie

AHHHHH

We went today to have our ultrasound of the baby. We were so excited to find out the sex, not to mention how the baby is doing, and the exact due date, etc.

The tech guys couldn't tell us anything, and now I have to wait till my next Dr. visit just to hear how the baby is doing!!!

The stinking baby had it's butt all the way down, and the technician couldn't see the "area".

Jeff and I are now contemplating on waiting to find out. A surprise would be great!

Of course, if we end up finding out, I'll post it!

Kai is doing great...as always!