Thursday, May 15, 2008

WE'RE HOME!!!


:D

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Lindse94 said...

Congrats to you and your family! Taking our guy home from the NICU was so special. We loved going wireless! It made diaper changing so much easier :). Thank you for sharing your journey.

Staci said...

WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! So excited for you guys!! Can't wait to see more pics! Hope you got LOTS of sleep last night!

So happy for you all!

Sarah said...

Yay! Congrats...she looks really happy and blissed out to finally be home. :-) Praise God for answered prayers!

Tink said...

I am sooo glad you are finially home!!
Brightest Blessings ..

cf3695 said...

yay!!!!! good luck with everything, enjoy every minute :) my prayers are with you three!!

Kim said...

Congrats Nate and Tricia!! Bring on the sleepless (and yet lovely) nights!!

Joshua & Jacob said...

My heart is SOOOOO happy for you all! I remember how sweet it was to bring home our twins from the NICU !!!!!!!!

Oh Nate and Tricia, the best is yet to come !!!!!!!!!!

Our God is AMAZING !!!!!!!

-Anne

Kristi said...

Welcome "Home"...it's got to be an awesome feeling! I have been thinking of you all so often. Praying that your transition to "home" goes smoothly, and that your Mom's surgery went well.

The photoshoot of you all was really nice. I could feel the love from here!

sonja said...

Yes!!

Kim said...

My heart is bursting with joy for you guys! I can see the emotions in your eyes! What a precious day!

Amazing!

The Barrick Times said...

Congratulations! I hope your family is showered with blessings during this time! Good luck and God Bless your family!

Kerri said...

SHE'S HOME, SHE'S HOME, SHE'S HOME!!! Tears of joy in my eyes, Mommy and Daddy. Can only imagine how you two feel. Congratulations. What an incredible day.

Erin said...

Isn't that the best moment/feeling in the world? To finally be home with your preemie certainly is amazing!! My niece came home last February 7th (after 10 weeks in the NICU) and I took the day off just for the big event! Love that you & Tricia are home with your beautiful white rose!

Love & God's blessings,
Erin

the*4*of*us said...

congrats!!!!!! That is just awesome!!!

Melody said...

What a happy day!!

I hope you all sleep well tonight. =)

sandra said...

and now i'm crying. This is a good day! Congratulations.

Nora said...

Yeah!!! Praise God!

TsMom / Durbette said...

HALLELUJAH!!!

What wonderful news to hear!

God is SOOOOOOOO good...

Congrats to everyone!!

Blessings,
Karen

Julie said...

CONGRATS to you and your family! What a wonderful day!!!!

jenn said...

Congratulations! What a tremendous journey the three of you have had these last months. I'm thrilled to be able to see your happy ending first hand. And now it's time for a beautiful beginning to your lives together.

Amanda and Damien said...

Congrats! So excited for you!

Brad, Carmen, Braylen and Alea Fleck said...

I am so happy for all of you! You are blessed!!

M said...

SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you!

Kristin said...

Congratulations!!!! I have followed your journey over the past few months and I am so excited to see how blessed you, Tricia, and Gwyneth Rose have been! Enjoy having that precious baby at home

Marjolein said...

Lovely pictures
Welcome home Gwyneth

Doripink said...

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! So happy for you guys! I can't stop smiling!!!!! Give that little princess extra kisses from all us bloggers out here! SO GLAD YOU'RE HOME!!!

Curlyqfun said...

Congratulations!!! I am sooo happy for you & your family. Enjoy this time and TAKE A BREAK. You need to be with your family. As much as we all love your blog we will understand.

ajc4ever said...

Such a beautiful moment!!! Our God is awesome. ...and thank God for all those wonderful nurses at Duke! :-)

Carolyn said...

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you both!! Many, many prayers have been answered!! Hold her as much as you can because before you know it she will be crawling, walking, running, ect!! Congratulations again!!

Anja said...

Congrats! What a blessing!

lawrenson fan said...

So glad to see pics of Gwyneth at "home" She looks like she was all dressed up for the event!! Can't wait to see pics of mom beaming with her little girl :)

Jessica

Alice said...

How exciting...I know you guys will enjoy every moment with your sweet baby girl.

Praying your mom heals quickly so she can get busy being grandma.

SheilaDy said...

That little gal has grabbed hold of her daddy's heart, and she isn't going to let go!!

Enjoy every moment, Nate and Tricia!

Welcome Home Gwyneth!!

April said...

Wow, a new chapter in your parenting adventure!!
How exciting!! I will continue to pray that God continues to provide all that you need! (SLEEP!)

Ashley said...

Perfect!

Pete, Alison and Charlie said...

What brilliant news! Enjoy every minute of being home together... but I don't need to tell you that! With lots of love to all three of you XXX

Ed, Jamie, Christian and Benjamin said...

How Wonderful!!! Enjoy every moment of it- which I am sure you will-even the sleepless nights are wonderful!!

Chantal said...

Congratulations!!!

Gwyneth is sure to thrive on all the loving and cuddles that she's going to be getting 24/7. :)

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that her NICU schedule is well ingrained, and that you all get some sleep tonight!

One more step taken on your road back to the OBX.

Kristi said...

Congrats! She is beautiful! God's blessing to all three of you as you get to know each other!

NuttyGal said...

Tears of joy !!!!!!!!!!!!
Yippppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I am so happy for you guys! Gonna go phone everyone to tell them the good news now!!!! Hugs and kisses to all of you :o) XXX

Club Sammich Cafe -Art,Angels and Miracles. said...

God is so good!!!
WoooHOOO! Now its time for the three of you as a family!!
Omg I am so excited for all of you!!

Prayers for all of you. Special ones today for your mom Nate.

debbie peterson said...

Joy Joy Joy.............Blessed Be the Name of the Lord!
Followed you blog since jan......Prayed and hoped for this day for you both.Enjoy,Get some rest and take lots of pics...Debbie in SC.......Praise Him Praise Him....

lgsluvshorses said...

1st time to comment though i have been reading and praying since gwyneth was born. so excited you guys are all three home! enjoy every moment with your incredible gifts from God!! your faith is amazing!!

Blessings From Above said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Gwyneth looks so peaceful in your arms, right where she belongs.

So happy for you all!!!!!!!!!!

Jess Martinez said...

Woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Continued blessings and prayers headed your way!

Carmen said...

That's great news..... I'm so happy for your family.

tshaw said...

Oh yes, just sitting at work crying! People probably think I have lost it.... What wonderful news. I am so happy for all of you!! Congratulations! Enjoy every second of that little one. They grow up way to fast.

Kalla said...

Congrats! What else is there to say! Enjoy every minute of it!!!!! Wow this is truly amazing! God is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie Stanton said...

OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH......!!!!! That is what I said when I saw the pictures of you holding that sweet baby AT HOME(Well, sort of at home - at least not at the hospital)!!!! Congratulations! From one parent of a preemie to another, I know what a joy it is to finally bring a healthy baby home! Enjoy!

Leanne B. said...

Congrats! Enjoy your first evening together at home!

Wilson Ramblings said...

I couldn't be happier for you guys! Praise God! Ephesians 3:20

amathyst-eyes said...

YAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!

Amy E. said...

Congratulations!!! What a great picture to see at the end of the day!!!!!!!!!!!

Briana said...

Congratulations you proud Daddy! (And proud Mommy too!) Welcome home Gwyneth!

Sarah said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! My 3 year old son is very excited that Gwyneth is out of the "hopspital". He always asks if he can see "pichures of the kayute bebee". We are all praying that you will have a smooth transition and can get to OBX soon!

Take care!
Sarah and family in Gastonia, NC

Lisa said...

Thats so cool...Congrats...and have fun with those late night/early morning feedings

jmgarnet76 said...

The big question is ..

What did Gwyneth think about that car ride? :)

Congratulations.

Bjørg said...

Congratulations!
I have been following your familys story since January, and I thank God for all of you.

Warm greetings from Norway

The Posti Girls said...

What a great day! Congrats to all three of you for surviving these past few months. Enjoy your time with eachother!

Kristi said...

I had a feeling when I logged on this afternoon you'd have your baby girl home. ^_^

CONGRATULATIONS NATE AND TRICIA!!! I am soooo happy for you!!!!

After having 26 weeker triplets in the nicu less than a year ago, I know this joyous feeling oh so well. ^_^ I couldn't be more happy for you!!!

Jen in Al said...

whooooo!!!!!!! so excited for you 3!!!! she looks very warm and cozy and AT HOME!!!! Wow!!! thank you so much for the update! i have been checking all day hoping you would have time to post. praising God with you! so happy for you, jen in al

Candi said...

Yay! I am so happy for you all! I wish you the best... and mostly very little sleepless nights!

em said...

oh wow. oh, wowee wow wow! we're so happy for you guys! praise god!

in his MIGHTY love,
em & josh in NC

Tabitha said...

Congratulations, that is wonderful news ~
love and hugs
Tabitha X

Sun said...

PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sunshine

Judy said...

Oh my, GOD is so GOOD!! The past 18 weeks have been amazing and I can see God's handiwork in all of it!! Thank you so much for sharing your lives with all of us. To God be the Glory!!

Shelly said...

wow! awesome and good luck!

Michelle said...

I am so happy for you guys! I know bringing my babies home for the first time was totally nerve-racking, so hopefully things are going smoothly for you. I also remember once we were home and got everything inside the house, we just kind of stared at each other and said, "Now what?" Much love and prayers to you and your precious family!

Thoughts and Things said...

Ohhhhh, now the fun starts! I bet you two will fight over who changes those poopy diapers and who gets up for those middle-of-the-night feedings. Little Gwyneth will just have the two of you at her beck-and-call, just the way it should be! I bet her nurses will be missing her. :)

Congratulations, I can't believe how far you've all come!

veronica said...

Yeah! WoooHoooo! This is fabulous news! It is definitely time. What a great day in the Kingdom today! Greatest blessings

Jen said...

God Bless you all, and thanks sooooooooooooooooo much for letting us know! ...loved the pictures... good luck and all the best wishes in the world...

kaylee114 said...

Welcome home, little Gwyneth Rose!
You both are so lucky to have Grandma to help you out with the baby! Treasure your sleep now, while Grandma is there to care for the princess!
I know that was definitely the hardest part for me when we brought our new babies home, the lack of sleep! I was a walking zombie for months as I wasn't as fortunate as you to have help close by.
So glad to hear that Miss Gwyneth is finally well enough to be home!! We have been praying for this day to come for a long long time! Just wonderful news!!!!

Courtnie said...

Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys and when I saw you were at home I started crying.

God bless you!

MOBACH'S said...

Congrats to you all... you now have BOTH your girls home!!! Yeah God!!!

Sheryl said...

Oh my goodness!! I've been waiting for this picture. I am so excited for all of you. Isn't God absolutely amazing? My daughter's been following your story with me. She's out of town and will be so excited when she returns to see that Gwyneth is home where she belongs. Enjoy every second.

Still praying,
Sheryl

megasam said...

Hip Hip Hooray for Gwyneth!!!!!!! This is a wonderful day for all three of you. Thank you for taking us all on this journey with you. You have changed my life.

Sarah H said...

Fantastic news and what a day for you guys. Wishing you love and happiness and of course good health for the future.

Sarah H in Kent, Englang

April said...

Congratulations indeed! PTL for such healthy family now!!!!

Jennifer Burgett said...

Congratulations!!!!! What a great feeling it must be to be at "home" with your two best girls. You are one lucky, lukcy man!

debbale said...

Yeah!! Enjoy that beautiful little girl.

Michelle McCallum said...

How wonderful!! I am so happy for you guys!

amanda said...

all i can say about that is wow!!

so happy for all of you! enjoy every step of this new adventure :)

~Bev~ said...

So amazing! I know you will be even more excited to leave Duram all together and get back to the OBX to all of your family and your "real" home!

I am so excited for you three!
My little Arwen was a NICU baby, but we were only there for 10 days. They were 10 very long, very stressful days, but I can NOT even begin to imagine the 18 weeks of NICU...WHEW!!!
Much love & Luck to you three!
DOn't stop blogging ok!
We love ya'll! I am go glad God has blessed you so abundantly!
BTW, I loved that slide show and I have put the Sinead Lohan CD on my top list of wants! I just love that song!
Kisses!
~Bev

mechupuh79 said...

I have watched your Tricia thrive and your little Rose blossom during the weeks since she was born, and I have all the faith in the world that you will be amazed at how wonderfully she will be growing from now especially given the progress in the last 4 weeks...The past 18 weeks will soon be a distant memory...A challenge it was...but you have a brilliant future for proving to be such a strong and stubborn family. Enjoy every second, you deserve that.

coffespaz said...

Nate, I think the only other time I have seen you look so proud and so happy was when Trisha came through her surgery okay.

Congrats to you both (well, all of you really)! Its been a long road full of ups and downs and packed with prayers and miracles.

Can't wait to see more pics as you all finally go to your "real" home and settle in again.

BIG HUGS!!!!

sarah said...

this is incredible news. i couldn't be happier for you all.

Rebecca said...

Hooray!

Congratulations!

::: doing happy dance :::

Shannon (Philadelphia) said...

!!!!!GREAT!!!!!

A big huge "CONGRATS" to Nate and Tricia and a tiny little baby "congrats" to Gwyneth.

Welcome to your new life... ENJOY!

Shannon (Philadelphia)

LouLou said...

What a happy happy day! I am rejoicing and praising God with you. I leave tomorrow to go visit my daughter we are fighting for in Guatemala. She will be one on Sunday...... I will be checking for new pictures from Guatemala!

Love and blessings,
Lou
lou0728@yahoo.com

Shannon (Philadelphia) said...

!!!!!GREAT!!!!!

A big huge "CONGRATS" to Nate and Tricia and a tiny little baby "congrats" to Gwyneth.

Welcome to your new life... ENJOY!

Shannon (Philadelphia)

alison said...

Wowza!! It's been a long time coming. A million congratulations and happy homecoming. Try to get some rest. ;)

Rick Lawrenson said...

Hey, I've got to get up during the night and get your Mom her post-surgery meds. Maybe we could chat at 4AM.

Not.

grasshopr27 said...

How incredible? This is now the beginning of a new chapter of yours and Tricia life! Having your little girl at home will bring you more joy then you could have ever imagined!

The Liberto Family said...

That's great news! I didn't respond about your wife coming home and doing so well. God is really working in your family. I know you are happy to have your girls home with you. My daughter is almost 11 months old and I can remember coming home from the hospital with her, think what do we do with her. Enjoy every day, she will grow up so fast then you will look back saying. I don't remember her being little.

I happy for you and your family.

Carol said...

Oh Wow! Those pictures say it all. Many blessings! Gwyneth looks so 'right' swaddled in a pink blanket, in your arms, against a backdrop that is NOT a hospital. Welcome home wee one. You are going to have such fun!

Lisa said...

Our GOD is Awesome!!

Vicki said...

YAHOOOOOO!!!

Rachael said...

Wow, what a journey you have been on. So wonderful to read that you are home. Lot of love to you all xx

Amanda said...

Congratulations. I found your site a couple of months ago and look forward to reading about your family daily. I have kept you in my prayers and have looked forward to this day for you. My eyes are full of tears as I can only imagine what it must be like to have her home with you finally. Enjoy each moment with her. Thank you for allowing all of us in on all of these special moments.

Gina Witcher / Runnermom4 said...

I can not even believe I am reading this post. I haven't commented in a while, and have just been reading and watching God work. This is such a modern day miracle, it's hard to believe it is true. Congratulations! I remember when we brought our first child home. I can't imagine after all you guys have been through.

Thank you God...

Kiley said...

I couldn't ask for anything better to read then that your sweet little girl is home with you today. Enjoy your "girls" and have a wonderful first night home together.

With love and prayers
a long time reader
Kiley

Fire Hunt said...

yay! finially home!!

Emmie said...

I am so so so so so happy for you all! You three make the most wonderful family in the world and Gwyneth is the luckiest girl alive! Thanks for keeping me so many positive reasons to smile over what has been a hard couple of weeks. Will keep following your story - you guys are fab! xxx

Deb said...

Just the way it should be! I'm so happy for you guys!!!!

twokiss77 said...

She is perfect :-) You guys must be ecstatic! :-)

Dawn Redd said...

We know you have all waited and prayed and dreamed of this day! We are so very happy for you. Enjoy each other!
In His Love.

smolson15 said...

Yay, yay, yay! Beautiful!

~casey~ said...

Congratulations! That's so awesome!!

Princess Talana said...

So proud and amazed! Happieness doesn't even touch what I feel for you. Remember to take that walk in the gardens for me with your two beautiful girls!

Shan said...

awesome news...enjoy settling in with your gorgeous baby and starting a new life together.
blessings~shannon

Liz said...

Long time reader, first time commenter....Just wanted to congratulate the both of you for all that you have gone through and I am SO HAPPY that you have your baby girl at home now! I feel like a proud friend and I don't even know you. Enjoy every minute with your baby, they grow up VERY fast!

ditarae said...

Marvelous! Miraculous! Amazing! Exciting! WOW! Not enough words to describe the day!

sunshine1178 said...

Congratulations!

Pamela said...

Hooray! Hope the transition is smooth.

Ellen said...

Wow!! Having followed your blog daily since January, I can't help but thank the Lord for His continued faithfulness in giving your family exceedingly, abundantly more then you could ever ask or imagine! What an awesome God and what a wonderful day! Thanks for sharing!

Deborah said...

Well praise God! I remember how incredible and precious those first few weeks at home were, and that was with a normal pregnancy and birth. Cannot imagine how special this must be for you and Tricia. Take some time to yourselves, you will never get these days back!

I am in awe of this wonderful miracle that you have shared so openly. Thanks you and we will be praying for an easy adjustment for you and your beautiful girls!

And your Mum! :)

Tanya said...

Nate, I've never commented before, but couldn't stop myself after seeing this post. I've been following your story from before Gwyneth even arrived and check your blog everyday (or sometimes several times).

Congratulations over and over! I am brimming with excitement for you and Tricia and can't wait to watch as Gwyneth grows (if you'll be kind enough to let us see). Enjoy having your sweet girl at home. I have two girls myself and they are such a joy! You will both be amazing parents.

Lots of love from the Craig family in Saskatchewan, Canada

Emily said...

Now that looks like a proud daddy & a very content little girl!!!
Congrats again!!!

Beth Johnson said...

Let the fun begin!!

Hello Gwyneth --- Goodbye Sleep!

So happy for you.

Life of the Leatherberry's said...

I am so happy she is home! Congratulations! Enjoy your family and the love that has grown!

Jackie said...

What an exciting day! You must be so thrilled to be living all together as a family in the same place! Love it, love it, love it. We're looking forward to the fun stories that come along with a baby in the house :)...spitting-up on the couch...pottying on the bed during the diaper change...pooping through everything! Enjoy :)

Mommy Scott said...

so happy for you all!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer said...

Praise God! Finally a family, home together! My best wishes to the three of you ~ may your blessings be many, and your tears too few to count :)

~~~ Jennifer

Anna Marie said...

YAYAYAYAYAYAY! So exciting :) It's so great to see Gwyneth away from the hospital!! She looks so peaceful! God is amazing!

joyfulmom said...

Oh Happy Day!!!!!!!!!! I am so blessed by all of your posts, your transparency, and your love for your two girls. I pray that the Lawrenson Family THRIVES on the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

Hugs from El Paso,
Karla

Cathi_in_TX said...

What an amazing ride. It's been an honor traveling with you over the past few months. I am SO happy your girls are home with you. What a miracle, a true miracle. Praise the Lord!

Julie Nickerson said...

So Awesome!!!!
This has been so exciting to watch. Thank you for sharing!

brightasafeather said...

Praise God!
You three are such a picture of love and God's faithfulness.
I pray His blessings continue to flow your way. Thank you for being a beacon of light through such a chellenging situation!

She's beautiful! Your family is beautiful. I'm so excited I could keep typing for way too long so I'll end here.
Enjoy every moment!