I don't have all of the details yet, but Maggie went home to be with the Lord a few moments ago. Please pray for Kelli and our family as we grieve the loss of this beautiful baby girl.
***Update***
I just spoke to our mom and she said that Maggie's organs failed. Kelli is with Maggie now. Her photographer is on her way back to the hospital to document their time together. Please continue to pray for Kelli.
Kelli, we love you so very much. Maggie was one lucky little girl to have you for a mommy.
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kelli, you are so brave to have carried that angel into the world. My heart goes out to you and your family. Magdalyn will always be in our thoughts. Thank you for sharing your story!!!
praying for Kelli and all of you.
You don't know me, but I've followed your blog along the way. I was praising God when you delivered your sweet baby girl, and then I read this and I am so sorry. You are such a special person to give her life. We don't know how many days we have on this earth, and it's unfortunate that your sweet angel only got a few hours, but know that she is looking down on you from Heaven, and I know she'll live on in your heart. God bless you. Praying for you.
Kelli- I have followed your story and blog through BBC, and I just want you to know that you have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
Kelli, I have been following your blog after I read about it on Babycenter. Please know that you are in my prayers. Baby Magdalyn is soooo lucky to have a mommy that loves her sooo much and was willing to try all that she could for her little girl. I know that this loss is undescribable... just know that you are in my thoughts...
Christy
My prayers are with you that God can fill you with his holy peace during this time of loss. Kelli, you did such a great job keeping her happy and loved for so many months now. She was so lucky to have you to travel this journey with her. May the strength of your family and friends be a comfort to you now.
-Christine Killebrew
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
I am so sad to hear this. I will keep you all in my prayers. I am sorry.
nathansmom
I don't know what words can express it all right now, but I am thinking of you loads. She is so lucky to have such a wonderful Mommy and little Maggie has touched us all with our story. I am so sorry.
- Anna
You don't know me either Kelli, but I've been watching your blog. I'm also carrying a 28 wk old... I can't begin to say how sorry I am, but from reading your blog, I'm confident you know that your little Magdalyn will be waiting for you in heaven, in her new body! I'll keep you in my prayers.
-Kim
I love you Kelli...you have been so strong and you have such a beautiful angel. God Bless you! I'm still praying!
I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for a healthy recovery for you. Maggie may be with God now, but she will always be missed and never forgotten.
Kelli, I am another person whom you don't know, but I have been following your blog and have been so blessed by your positive attitude and your desire to fight for the life of little Maggie. These most recent posts break my heart. You will continue to be in my prayers.
I am so so very sorry for your loss. Losing a child is the worst thing anyone can ever go through, and it will be hard, but please remember how blessed you are! I lost my first born, but I still can't say I know how you feel because NO ONE DOES!!! Good luck Kelli and God bless.
You don't know me, but I've been following your story from the Baby Center boards and keeping you in my prayers. My first baby was also a baby girl, Katherine Grace, who born around 28 weeks and went to Heaven shortly after she was born. I cry along with you for the pain that you feel- I know it all too well. I will keep you in my prayers in the difficult days ahead. May the support of your family, friends and all those you pray for you bring you strength.
I have also been following Maggie's story though BBC. I was anxiously awaiting all the updates this morning. I am so sad to know that your sweet baby was only hee with you a short time. But if she were able to have such and impact on all of us out here as she did, I can only imagine how she has touched you as her very lucky mother. God Bless you and know that our thoughts are with you and your family throughout this difficult time.
I have no idea how I came across your blog, but I've been following your story. I am so sorry for your loss. Magdalyn was blessed to be loved by you.
Kelli,
My thoughts are with you. My husband and I have been following your story since first reading it on the babycenter's heart site. We send our love and support as you and your family survive this difficult time.
Truly,
Jaki and John
I love you Kelli and I'm so sorry that this happened. I am praying for you and am so inspired by your strength through this entire situation. God is surely grateful that you've trusted Him with your life and your baby. He will reward you for your faith in Him. Love you and am continuously thinking of you.
Bein a mom is a special thing even if it is for a short time.My heart breaks for you.Keep looking up as best you can.Your have become an amazing person.
Kelli,
I'm from the babycenter April 2009 board.
I lost my first baby about twenty minutes after his birth (due to prematurity) a year ago, so I understand some of the pain you are feeling. There is nothing more devastating in the world. Please be easy on yourself and allow yourself to feel whatever you are feeling. The emotions are overwhelming. All I can say is that I've been there, and you are sadly not alone. (((((hugs)))))
When you are ready, there are excellent support forums on babycenter for moms who have lost babies late in pregnancy or shortly after birth. For me, it was so incredibly helpful to talk to others who had been through the soul-screaming pain of losing your child.
I know I'm a stranger to you, but if you ever want to talk, please feel free to private message me.
I am thinking of you. I am with you in spirit. Our angels are watching over us . . .
Love,
Grace
There are never the right words at a moment like this except I am so sorry for the great loss you have experienced. Unfortunately, I know all too well loosing Jackson so shortly after he was born. Baby Magdalyn touched all our lives (as did your journey). If/when you want to talk I am here.
I am praying for you.
I am so sad to read this news. I have followed your story from the beginning. Your attitude has been an inspiration. You did a heroic thing and I am so sorry for your loss.
Abby+2
This is sad news. I am so sorry, Kelli. :(
Kelli you are a very strong woman, Maggie was lucky to be born to a parent like you!!! Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal....I will keep you in mr prayers!!!
Your Babycenter Buddy
Kelli and Family,
Today was the first day that I have been able to read your blog and I am so so sorry to hear that little Maggi passed away.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and I pray that God lays his healing hand on you.
I was always in awe of your optimism and good cheer. I know that Baby Mags is in a much better place. I believe that Heaven is glorious and as the song goes "When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!" One day we will be reunited with the babies we have lost.
With all of my love,
Lacey
P.S.- If there is ANYTHING you need, please do not hesitate to let me know. I am ALWAYS here.
This is erin. i know i'm not always around when i should be, but i am always here for the important stuff.
you know if you ever need anything from me, you can let me know and i will do my best to get it to you.
my mom wanted me to tell you how sorry she was and to rest assured that it must be part of some bigger plan. she loves you like you were her own and she is also there i f you need anything.
kelli renee, i love you very much. and i will see you tonight :)
just letting you know i am thinking of you...and i thank God that you are healthy and you were able to share those moments will Maggie to tell her how loved she is. love you very much
I am trying so hard not to cry at work. We were all praying for you. Thanks for sharing and you will continue to be in out thoughts.
Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I've been following your blog and I'm just heartbroken for you.
With Love,
Catherine Creason
praying for your family during this time.
Kelli Renee, I love you dearly and I'm so very sorry about Maggie. I can't imagine the pain that comes when you lose a child so the only thing I can offer is a shoulder, an ear, and the desire to help you. I will always be here if you need anything. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I love you tons.
Christina
Kelli, you have truly shown great strength over this time. Strength that can only come from the Lord. Allowing us to share in your journey and touch so many hearts. While Magdalyn was only with you a few short hours out of the womb... she will always have a special place in your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you and rest in His arms now as He heals your heart. Theresa, Ed's Sister
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