Much to our delight, we had another ultrasound with Miss Toot on Thursday! We had requested one at our last appointment because we wanted to check on her growth and mostly because we wanted to see her. Our doctor’s office was very gracious in granting our request, which made us quite happy! I am happy to report that Miss Toot continues to grow! She’s up to 4 lbs 5 oz, which is still incredibly small (less than the 3rd percentile on growth charts) but we are very proud of her nonetheless! Per usual, she was dancing all over the place and continues to keep her feet tucked up inside my ribs 🙂 It’s amazing to see how big she gotten … she even has some hair on the back of her head!!
There’s still no telling when she’ll arrive, but we continue to hope and pray that she does so on her terms. If she waits too long, our doctors prefer to induce, but as we’d like to avoid that, we’re going to ask for your prayers that she comes on her terms!! We’ve let her call all the shots thus far and would like to continue to do so … it’s so hard to believe that May is here already! We’re getting very anxious to meet our precious girl and are hoping and praying for even just a few minutes with her. We would like to thank you again for all for your continued love, prayers and support. It means the world to us and we tell Toot all the time how many people are rooting for her. She’s the most special little girl and has already touched so many lives … we feel very blessed to be her parents. We’ll do our best to keep you all updated over the next couple of weeks and thank you again for thinking of us!
Treasure every moment with that special girl!
4lbs 5oz what a precious little package. Sending our love to you all!!!
Good job Miss Toot! You keep making your parents and the rest of us proud! Much love to the three of you!
Toot’s beat the odds this far, I can only hope and pray she keeps up the good work and gets to meet her amazing parents. I’m so proud of all three of you for your strength over the last few months. I love you all and you’re constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
We have remembered “Toot” and her wonderful family in our daily prayers to St. Jude and St. Anthony as well as all of our Mass and Holy Communion intentions for the past several weeks, since Patrick’s parents shared the news with us. We know that our prayers are being heard and that Toot’s mission in God’s plan will be accomplished. We thought that it was very special that on a recent trip to Texas to visit family there for the first time, we attended Sunday Mass at St. Jude’s parish in Arlington! We believe our prayers were heard in a special way that day. Please know that your attitude of love and enthusiasm about your beautiful daughter that breaks through in your recent post enhances our faith! We know that we must certainly have a lot of company in this experience and are certain that this the impact of Toot carrying out her mission! She is a great young foot soldier in the effort to spread the Kingdom! Please know that Toot, her parents, and her wonderful, loving extended family remain in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Charlie and Kathy Gruszka
Pat and Laurie,
We are so happy that you’ve had another chance to visit with Toot….She is amazing! And so are her parents. We love you all more than words can say, and we are so grateful to have all of you in our lives…Love and Kisses to all of you and to Bailey, too.
Glad to hear that Miss Toot is still growing!! I think of you all everyday. Stay strong!! Love always, Kyla
She’s like the little engine that could – and will! You’re all always on my mind. Sending all my love, hope, and strength to you both and Toot.
Great update on Toot. Glad you were able to spend some time with her. Hugs to you, Pat and B
Toot is such a fighter! I will continue to hope and pray that she comes on her terms. Love to you three and a pat for Miss B.
Little Toot is a fighter! She is a much loved & amazing little girl as are her parents. I love you all with my whole heart & am keeping you close in thought & prayer.
Laurie & Pat,
We have been thinking of you and continue to keep you all in our prayers.This past week I was fortunate to be one of the chaperones on Meghan’s 8th grade class trip to New York City. Our first stop was at St. Patrick’s Cathedral where Meghan lit a candle for all of you. You continue to be in our special intentions each day as well when I say morning prayer with my students. Continue to stay strong for your beautiful little girl. She is truly blessed to have you both. Love, The Sullivan’s
Dear Laurie and Pat,
Thank you for another loving update on darling Toot. It’s great that she has doubled her weight! I am sure that you are both excitedly anticipating the next4D ultrasound. As always,I keep you daily in thought and prayer. with all my love and many hugs,
Nana
Laurie and Pat,
That’s so nice that you got to spend some quality time with the baby! You’re all in my thoughts and prayers, I love you all!
Love,
Beth
I love the update. Toot is quite a little girl and her parents are wonderful too! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Barbie
Thinking of you, Pat and Toot today. I hope Toot stays warm and comfy inside just a little longer to be as strong as can be and gets to meet you and Pat when she’s ready. Love you all!
-Kris
Thinking about you today.. Hopefully you meet Toot soon when she is good and ready.