Oh my gosh this is amazing!! This brought tears to my eyes. GO EDEN!!
Fri Mar 20, 06:51:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
oh my goodness, at the end where she's crawling you can really see that her legs are getting so strong! i know i only met your girls for, like, an hour...but man, they get into a person's heart pretty fast.
Oh, that was just amazing to see. Eden is doing amazingly! And I adore her spirit. I did a post recently about how my little boy, Max, doesn't make the leaps-and-bounds progress he used to, but still, every little bit is miraculous seeming. As I'm sure it is to you.
I have goose bumps and tears in my eyes...love the song, soooo perfect! Yes, it does feel good! You are amazing parents and you have two amazing daughters!
Fri Mar 20, 11:30:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
Look at her GO!!!
Fri Mar 20, 11:55:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
She's so smart and determined... And STRONG! She'll be walking someday (and probably sooner than you think). :-)
AMAZING! I am all choked up watching her! She is so awesome. I have been reading your blog since the girls were born and I remember each of these milestones. I bet she will be shocking us all and WALKING before you know it!
by the way, i just love the photo of the girls taken this year by the x-mas tree. what a beautiful picture.... you can really see the bond they have for each other. so precious!
Wow! This is GREAT! I remember in the beginning a doctor had some very pessimistic predictions for Eden. I can't wait until you post the video when she's walking. Eat that, Doctor Doom!
Oh my! Kenna is crying! That is so beautiful...what a lovely, strong girl you are, Edie! I am so thankful for you!
Love, Kenna
Sat Mar 21, 11:56:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
Wow, what a girl you have Billie. So determined, so strong. With will like that she will go farther than anyone can even dream. She is truly a gift to all of us who have come to know her. Perfect compliment to Holland/ Their love for each other will be with them forever. They are just an amazing pair.
Hey there!!! I have been following your story in the last month and i think ive read it from front to back. My little man Bailey was born at 29 weeks and we are having some issues lately with him. I would like to thank you fro sharing your story because it made me relise that i'm not alone :) You even made me get myself out of gear and start my own blog lol. Also wanted to say GO EDEN GO EDEN GO GO GO xxx
What awesome steps for her independence! This is incredible!! :) Way to go, big girl! I love how even when she loses her ground, she hops right back up, no big deal. What an amazing girl.
I've been following your story for quiet a while now - I can't even remember when I started. Maybe summer? I've read almost the entire thing, except for a few months in the middle. I doubt that I've ever commented before, but I don't know of a more joyous entry to comment on! I'm so proud of both of your girls, and you can add me to the list of teary-eyed viewers of this video!
Sun Mar 22, 10:09:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
YAY Eden!!! What an amazing achievement.
Em from Australia
Sun Mar 22, 11:46:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
I love how she says that she's so proud at the end!!
Walking on Sunshine!!!! This brought sunshine into my soul, and put a smile on my face. I am thankful for this miracle and I believe more are coming. Connie W.
The boys and I just watched this (yes, tears) and they wanted to know why we haven't seen Holland and Eden is such a long week!
Mon Mar 23, 06:25:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
Woot Woot! That was AWESOME. What a brave, wonderful, clever little girl is she :)
Mon Mar 23, 06:31:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
What a list of accomplishments!! She is quite the inspiration (so r u Holland)!! When you are done watching that video you find yourself with this huge grin plastered on your face. By the way Ethan LOVES watching it! We luv u guys! Liz n co.
Mon Mar 23, 06:33:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
WAY TO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! BEST VIDEO EVER!!! LOVE YOU, Aunt Laura, Uncle Jason, Cody & Connor
your compilation videos are always so joyous and beautiful! eden and holland are Amazing! i have to thank you too, billie and john, for your straightforward recounting of all the hardships and joys that go with preemies. as an early intervention PT, your input is invaluable. what eden is doing for mobility is called "bunny-hopping", as opposed to crawling/creeping with alternating use of hands and knees, but i have to say my favorite is the DANCING! :) --liz
Go beautiful Eden! She's wonderful...honestly who knew such a little girl could be so greatly inspirational. I love watching her (and Holland) grow and excel. Not gonna lie - the end of the video made me tear up! Thanks for sharing
Thu Mar 26, 02:17:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...
Hi billi, I am sue sieferts sister Laura I want you to know you are doing a wonderful job with your two wonderful little girls, I know it can get very hard i give you tones of creidit for this you are a wonderful mom and john is a great day its hard to stay positive i know but remember god dosen't give you more then you can handle you sure must be able to handle a lot I will keep praying for your stregth and for the girls health and keep up the great work my god bless you all Laura
Hi there. I just stumbled upon your blog so I hope you don't mind strangers commenting. I am an adult prem twin by the way and some of your posts sound like the kind of ones my mum would have made about us. The reason I'm commenting is to offer you a blog make-over if you'd like one. I run a scheme called Write From The Heart and we encourages people living in difficult circumstances to write about their thoughts by offering them customised blog graphics. The graphics are designed to work with Blogger blogs and include (but are not limited to) backgrounds, headers and link buttons. We listen to your specific requests and will even re-design if you're not happy. We take requests from people who have (or have a child with) a long term or life-limiting condition, a prematurely born infant or who have lost a loved one. And we can even help you install your graphics! If you'd like a make-over then please get in touch; my link is on my profile. Thanks for your time. Louise
I just want you to know I follow your blog. You are such an inspiration to me. I hope someday my little Jonah will be doing things that your sweet Eden is doing in this movie. He has such poor vision but such a strong spirit, it seems this is is a shared characteristic in these sweet babies. They are determined to get a lot out of life.
All my best, Michelle Hanna *mom to Noah and Jonah Hanna
Congratulations! I am so impressed! Eden is a perfect example of how perseverence and dedication pay off! What a determined little girl she is! I love the video - especially with the song! Thanks for sharing your celebrations so we can celebrate right along with you!
Thu Apr 02, 10:21:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
WHOOO HOOO! You go girl! Eden rocks :) But you know that!
I thought I should share Eden's progress and recent accomplishments with the world! She is doing so awesome with her sitting and...well, I guess you have to watch to see what else:)
"Go Eden Go!"
90 Comments -
Crying tears of joy! Way to go Eden! You can do anything!!!!
Fri Mar 20, 05:59:00 PM EDT
Way to go Eden! You will do things in your time with another little angel to encourage you along the way!
Fri Mar 20, 06:06:00 PM EDT
Go Eden!!!
Fri Mar 20, 06:40:00 PM EDT
Oh my gosh this is amazing!! This brought tears to my eyes. GO EDEN!!
Fri Mar 20, 06:51:00 PM EDT
oh my goodness, at the end where she's crawling you can really see that her legs are getting so strong! i know i only met your girls for, like, an hour...but man, they get into a person's heart pretty fast.
Fri Mar 20, 07:23:00 PM EDT
Oh my god, I'm so happy for all you guys
Fri Mar 20, 08:26:00 PM EDT
GOOOOO EEEEDDEENNNNN!!!
Go Eden Go Eden GO! Go Eden go Eden GO!!!!
Fri Mar 20, 09:03:00 PM EDT
WTG Eden!!! You brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. What an amazing accomplishment. She looks so great and so proud of herself. :)
Fri Mar 20, 09:34:00 PM EDT
Damn look at the girl GO!!! SHe's made amazing progress
Keep up the good work Eden
XOXOXO
Fri Mar 20, 09:39:00 PM EDT
More tears here. Eden is incredible! (And not only is she crawling, what awesome speech!)
Fri Mar 20, 09:50:00 PM EDT
Oh, that was just amazing to see. Eden is doing amazingly! And I adore her spirit. I did a post recently about how my little boy, Max, doesn't make the leaps-and-bounds progress he used to, but still, every little bit is miraculous seeming. As I'm sure it is to you.
Fri Mar 20, 10:29:00 PM EDT
That was the most awesome thing I've seen in a LONG time!
WTG Eden!!! You are an amazing little girl!
Fri Mar 20, 11:17:00 PM EDT
OMG!!! WTG Eden!! Keep up the good work sweetie!
Fri Mar 20, 11:23:00 PM EDT
I have goose bumps and tears in my eyes...love the song, soooo perfect! Yes, it does feel good! You are amazing parents and you have two amazing daughters!
Fri Mar 20, 11:30:00 PM EDT
Look at her GO!!!
Fri Mar 20, 11:55:00 PM EDT
She's so smart and determined... And STRONG! She'll be walking someday (and probably sooner than you think). :-)
Fri Mar 20, 11:56:00 PM EDT
Amazing! Yay Eden! Thanks so much for sharing this Billie!
Sat Mar 21, 01:25:00 AM EDT
AMAZING! I am all choked up watching her! She is so awesome. I have been reading your blog since the girls were born and I remember each of these milestones. I bet she will be shocking us all and WALKING before you know it!
Sat Mar 21, 01:48:00 AM EDT
sooooo wonderful!!! yay, eden!!!
by the way, i just love the photo of the girls taken this year by the x-mas tree. what a beautiful picture.... you can really see the bond they have for each other. so precious!
Sat Mar 21, 01:50:00 AM EDT
Yeah Eden! You can just see the joy in her face as she's crawling around and dancing.
You have beautiful girls.
Sat Mar 21, 09:16:00 AM EDT
Go Eden!!!!!Crying Tears of joy...
Joey
Sat Mar 21, 09:25:00 AM EDT
Yeah Eden! Amazing!! You can't tell that girl she can't do something :) Brought tears to my eyes.
Sat Mar 21, 10:05:00 AM EDT
I love it!! Eden and Jack would make PERFECT dance partners ;) that's his style too! Love it!!
Sat Mar 21, 10:27:00 AM EDT
WOOT!!
That is awesome!!!!
Sat Mar 21, 11:29:00 AM EDT
You're amazing, Eden!
Sat Mar 21, 11:35:00 AM EDT
I have been reading your blog for a while now! And that's absolutly amazing! WTG Eden!! You must be so incredibly proud!!
Sat Mar 21, 01:37:00 PM EDT
Amazing. So amazing.
Sat Mar 21, 02:40:00 PM EDT
Eden, you give me hope!!!
Sat Mar 21, 06:14:00 PM EDT
WOW Eden! You're amazing! :) You made my day.
Sat Mar 21, 08:54:00 PM EDT
Wow! This is GREAT! I remember in the beginning a doctor had some very pessimistic predictions for Eden. I can't wait until you post the video when she's walking. Eat that, Doctor Doom!
You go, Eden!
Sat Mar 21, 09:57:00 PM EDT
Wow. The sky is the limit for Eden.
Sat Mar 21, 11:01:00 PM EDT
This is wonderful. You go, girl, Eden! How much PT does she get weekly? She really looks really good. This is so heartening
Sat Mar 21, 11:13:00 PM EDT
Oh my! Kenna is crying! That is so beautiful...what a lovely, strong girl you are, Edie! I am so thankful for you!
Love,
Kenna
Sat Mar 21, 11:56:00 PM EDT
Wow, what a girl you have Billie. So determined, so strong. With will like that she will go farther than anyone can even dream. She is truly a gift to all of us who have come to know her. Perfect compliment to Holland/ Their love for each other will be with them forever. They are just an amazing pair.
Sun Mar 22, 12:09:00 AM EDT
Hey there!!! I have been following your story in the last month and i think ive read it from front to back. My little man Bailey was born at 29 weeks and we are having some issues lately with him. I would like to thank you fro sharing your story because it made me relise that i'm not alone :) You even made me get myself out of gear and start my own blog lol. Also wanted to say GO EDEN GO EDEN GO GO GO xxx
Sun Mar 22, 12:45:00 AM EDT
Wow, awesome job! Fantastic!
Sun Mar 22, 01:13:00 AM EDT
I'm proud of you, too!
Thanks for sharing, Billie. I love your cute little puppies!
Sun Mar 22, 07:04:00 AM EDT
Never had a doubt she would do it!
With the 3 of you behind her, she can do anything! (oops, sorry Zippo, you're included too!)
Love you all,
Jules
Sun Mar 22, 09:39:00 AM EDT
What awesome steps for her independence! This is incredible!! :) Way to go, big girl! I love how even when she loses her ground, she hops right back up, no big deal. What an amazing girl.
Sun Mar 22, 09:55:00 AM EDT
Great job Eden! Thanks for sharing this!
Sun Mar 22, 10:38:00 AM EDT
Way to go Eden...you are incredible!
Sun Mar 22, 06:18:00 PM EDT
A little teary-eyed over here. . . and hopeful!
Sun Mar 22, 07:30:00 PM EDT
YAY!!! I started crying tears of joy watching her. There's no doubt in my mind she'll be walking one day.
Sun Mar 22, 09:47:00 PM EDT
Billie, you and Eden both give me such inspiration and hope!
Sun Mar 22, 09:51:00 PM EDT
I've been following your story for quiet a while now - I can't even remember when I started. Maybe summer? I've read almost the entire thing, except for a few months in the middle. I doubt that I've ever commented before, but I don't know of a more joyous entry to comment on! I'm so proud of both of your girls, and you can add me to the list of teary-eyed viewers of this video!
Sun Mar 22, 10:09:00 PM EDT
YAY Eden!!!
What an amazing achievement.
Em
from Australia
Sun Mar 22, 11:46:00 PM EDT
I love how she says that she's so proud at the end!!
Mon Mar 23, 01:02:00 AM EDT
Grat Job Eden!!!! Love see your progress!!!! :)
Mon Mar 23, 01:38:00 PM EDT
Walking on Sunshine!!!! This brought sunshine into my soul, and put a smile on my face. I am thankful for this miracle and I believe more are coming. Connie W.
Mon Mar 23, 02:25:00 PM EDT
The boys and I just watched this (yes, tears) and they wanted to know why we haven't seen Holland and Eden is such a long week!
Mon Mar 23, 06:25:00 PM EDT
Woot Woot! That was AWESOME. What a brave, wonderful, clever little girl is she :)
Mon Mar 23, 06:31:00 PM EDT
What a list of accomplishments!! She is quite the inspiration (so r u Holland)!! When you are done watching that video you find yourself with this huge grin plastered on your face. By the way Ethan LOVES watching it! We luv u guys! Liz n co.
Mon Mar 23, 06:33:00 PM EDT
WAY TO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
BEST VIDEO EVER!!!
LOVE YOU,
Aunt Laura, Uncle Jason, Cody & Connor
Mon Mar 23, 08:21:00 PM EDT
YAY EDEN!!!!
Mon Mar 23, 08:48:00 PM EDT
your compilation videos are always so joyous and beautiful! eden and holland are Amazing! i have to thank you too, billie and john, for your straightforward recounting of all the hardships and joys that go with preemies. as an early intervention PT, your input is invaluable. what eden is doing for mobility is called "bunny-hopping", as opposed to crawling/creeping with alternating use of hands and knees, but i have to say my favorite is the DANCING! :) --liz
Tue Mar 24, 01:44:00 PM EDT
All I could do is SMILE and CRY! What Amazing accomplishments!
Way to go Eden!!! Way to go!
Tue Mar 24, 03:41:00 PM EDT
That's so amazing!! Go Eden!
Tue Mar 24, 04:20:00 PM EDT
Happy tears all the way from Denmark. What an amazing girl. What an amazing family!
Tue Mar 24, 05:15:00 PM EDT
WOW! Amazing accomplishments! Amazing family, you guys are great!!! This video made me feel very happy. Thank you for sharing it.
Tue Mar 24, 05:53:00 PM EDT
this was definitely the highlight of my day. Eden is amazing! Tell her that at least 60 other people are proud!
Tue Mar 24, 09:25:00 PM EDT
now that is a million dallar video! it made me so proud, and i only know her through this blog. ya'll must be bustin' with pride! way to go,eden!
Tue Mar 24, 10:31:00 PM EDT
I'm saying this with tears in my eyes, GO EDEN!! What an awesome little girl! Thanks for sharing that with us.
Tue Mar 24, 11:00:00 PM EDT
a little teary here too! WOW Eden you are doing awesome.
Can't wait to see what is next.
Wed Mar 25, 05:12:00 AM EDT
what an amazing little girl! go Eden!
Wed Mar 25, 09:07:00 AM EDT
YAY, Eden! That's really awesome. Some more tears of happiness over here, too.
Wed Mar 25, 07:57:00 PM EDT
Go beautiful Eden! She's wonderful...honestly who knew such a little girl could be so greatly inspirational. I love watching her (and Holland) grow and excel. Not gonna lie - the end of the video made me tear up! Thanks for sharing
Thu Mar 26, 02:17:00 AM EDT
Hi billi, I am sue sieferts sister Laura I want you to know you are doing a wonderful job with your two wonderful little girls, I know it can get very hard i give you tones of creidit for this you are a wonderful mom and john is a great day its hard to stay positive i know but remember god dosen't give you more then you can handle you sure must be able to handle a lot I will keep praying for your stregth and for the girls health and keep up the great work my god bless you all Laura
Thu Mar 26, 09:50:00 AM EDT
GO EDEN GO!!! I loved watching her dance around!
Thu Mar 26, 05:53:00 PM EDT
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Thu Mar 26, 07:53:00 PM EDT
WOW! she really is an amazing girl isn't she!?!
She's ready to prove those doctors wrong!
Thu Mar 26, 10:28:00 PM EDT
That's incredible. She is such a trooper. All those times she would fall on her face, but get up and keep on trying. Just inspirational.
I would not be at all surprised if she walked one day. Eden is amazing.
Thu Mar 26, 11:19:00 PM EDT
Tears of joy over here, too.
Fri Mar 27, 06:49:00 AM EDT
I've been lurking around your blog for a while, but haven't posted.
Your girls are gorgeous.
Huge thumbs up to Eden's progress. Fantastic!
Fri Mar 27, 07:16:00 AM EDT
oh dear... she is amazing! What a fantastic video! Seriously brought tears to my eyes! She is a fighter! Go Eden Go!
Fri Mar 27, 12:41:00 PM EDT
WOW.. WAY TO GO! You are an amazing little girl, Eden. :-) Good job, Billie and John, she is an inspiration.
Fri Mar 27, 02:44:00 PM EDT
AMAZING! I'm so proud of her and she's not even my kid! Way to go Eden!!!
Fri Mar 27, 08:08:00 PM EDT
Hi there. I just stumbled upon your blog so I hope you don't mind strangers commenting. I am an adult prem twin by the way and some of your posts sound like the kind of ones my mum would have made about us. The reason I'm commenting is to offer you a blog make-over if you'd like one. I run a scheme called Write From The Heart and we encourages people living in difficult circumstances to write about their thoughts by offering them customised blog graphics. The graphics are designed to work with Blogger blogs and include (but are not limited to) backgrounds, headers and link buttons. We listen to your specific requests and will even re-design if you're not happy. We take requests from people who have (or have a child with) a long term or life-limiting condition, a prematurely born infant or who have lost a loved one. And we can even help you install your graphics! If you'd like a make-over then please get in touch; my link is on my profile. Thanks for your time. Louise
Sun Mar 29, 03:26:00 PM EDT
Congrats, Eden!! What a huge accomplishment! You are the move, girl!! I am so proud of you!
Billie, thanks for such an uplifting, amazing video!
Sun Mar 29, 07:01:00 PM EDT
YAY!!!! You go Eden. That is so cool you are doing an awesome job!!!!
Sun Mar 29, 09:10:00 PM EDT
Well that just made me smile from ear to ear (through happy tears)! Way to go Eden!
Sun Mar 29, 09:47:00 PM EDT
Eden is just amazing. Watching her just made my day. YAH Eden!
Thanks for sharing this Billie. She is such a beautiful girl.
love,
Dawn
Mon Mar 30, 04:46:00 PM EDT
your daughters are so full of life and joy, they are amazing to watch. Go Eden! :)
Mon Mar 30, 09:04:00 PM EDT
That is so awesome, I see pulling to stand and then walking in her future. What an awesome girl.
Mon Mar 30, 10:23:00 PM EDT
OK, tears are streaming down my cheeks, really Billie. Way to go Eden. I can't see, due to the tears!
What a beautiful video!
Tue Mar 31, 12:50:00 AM EDT
I just want you to know I follow your blog. You are such an inspiration to me. I hope someday my little Jonah will be doing things that your sweet Eden is doing in this movie. He has such poor vision but such a strong spirit, it seems this is is a shared characteristic in these sweet babies. They are determined to get a lot out of life.
All my best, Michelle Hanna
*mom to Noah and Jonah Hanna
Wed Apr 01, 01:33:00 AM EDT
Wonderful!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU EDEN!!
Thu Apr 02, 10:49:00 AM EDT
Congratulations! I am so impressed! Eden is a perfect example of how perseverence and dedication pay off! What a determined little girl she is! I love the video - especially with the song! Thanks for sharing your celebrations so we can celebrate right along with you!
Thu Apr 02, 10:21:00 PM EDT
WHOOO HOOO! You go girl! Eden rocks :) But you know that!
Fri Apr 03, 11:03:00 PM EDT
And that gets a big ol' Fightin' Texas Aggie Whoooooooooooop! There is no stopping that child!!
Monique in TX
Tue Apr 07, 02:23:00 PM EDT
Way to go Eden! You give hope to all!
Fri May 08, 12:21:00 AM EDT