Merry Christmas from Liz and Tom

Christmas has come and gone very quickly this year.  We have been home for a week and a half now and are doing OK.  Some days are harder than others but we find comfort in knowing that our family and friends are thinking, praying, and sending their love to us.  Thank you for all of your comments, they have helped remind us of all the support we have out there.  We wanted to share this poem we found, which has given us peace during this holiday season.
XOXO - Liz and Tom

"My First Christmas In Heaven"

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas
choir up here.  I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices
bring.  For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.
For I can’t count the blessing or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ
this year.
Author Unknown

Love and Prayers

Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts.  During this time we ask for privacy for our family to grieve and heal.  Liz and Tom are unable to answer emails, calls, and texts.  However, they do appreciate all the love and prayers you are sending their way.

 Many people have asked what they can do..... Liz and Tom would love for you to write a message in the comment section on this post so they can have a keepsake of all your words of comfort.

The mention of my child's name

by Kim Knapp

The mention of my child's name
May bring tears to my eyes,
But it never fails to bring
Music to my ears.
If you are really my friend,
Let me hear the beautiful music of his name.
It soothes my broken heart
And sings to my soul.

Squeezing Daddy's finger

One in a Million

William Patrick Schneider was born at 10:15 am 12/13/14.   He weighed 3 lbs 9 oz and was 15 inches long.  He came into this world with blond curly hair, Mommy's chin, and Daddy's cheeks.  He was perfect.

Some babies aren't meant for this world.

My sweet nephew fought hard for 2 hours of his life.  He was, quite literally, a little baby with a big heart.....after a few hours on this earth, his cardiac function was too weak for him to survive.  He passed away in his Mommy's arms with Daddy right next to him.

His life wasn't long, but it was beautiful.  He brought so much joy to our family in the few hours he was here.   He brought his Mommy and Daddy more happiness than they thought possible. They say he gave them strength, he was their light.  Although his life was short, it was not without profound meaning and purpose.  The memory of baby William will continue to shape and enrich the lives of his mommy and daddy forever.

He touched the lives of everyone who saw and helped him that day.  His doctors say, he was one in a million.

District 13

Mommy and Daddy have had quite a week at the hospital.  Daily ultrasounds, non stress tests, and biophysical profiles make the days go by a little faster.   They probably have the worst view from their hospital window....it reminds us of the Hunger Games.  Unfortunately the MCA continues to climb.....if it continues to do so this weekend, delivery is imminent.
They are all fighting their own battle right now, both Mommy, Daddy, and little bear are fighting so hard.  They are such amazing parents, little bear is lucky, and so are they.

Little star

This is a belated post about a wonderful family day we had a few days before Lizzie got admitted to the hospital.  Both sets of William's grandparents were there along with uncles, cousins, and auntie.  William loves to listen to music and kicks Mommy's belly a great deal when it's on.  Below is a picture of Will's two cousins, Noah and Maddie, talking and singing to him.  He loves, twinkle twinkle little star the best I think......he is our little star.

MCA

Mommy and Daddy know more than they ever wanted to know about the middle cerebral artery (MCA)  peak systolic velocity.  Currently the MCA, is the best predictor for evaluating for fetal anemia, that high risk obstetrics have right now.  Baby bear's MCA is closely monitored twice a week.  Today the MCA is slightly higher than the doctors want it to be.  They now need to monitor the MCA daily.  The baby is doing wonderful despite this news.  The non-stress today went great.  Mommy will be admitted today since the weather is not great and they would like her close to the hospital.   Keep the prayers coming....Mommy and baby bear hang in there, you are doing great!

Meet William

Welcome to Baby Bear's blog,

 This blog serves to update family and friends of our little William's news and development.   When Mommy was 29 weeks pregnant she and Daddy were told the baby's heart is working a great deal harder than normal and is larger than it should be.  William is handling the demands of his heart very well at this point.  We saw him today at an ultrasound and he seems happy and content in the warm womb of his Mommy.  However,  the heart could eventually tire out and the best Maternal Fetal Medicine experts and specialists are working diligently to try to find out why his heart is working so hard.  We pray everyday for answers.  He will be 31 weeks in 2 days.   My sweet nephew, keep up the good work.  We all love you.