I want to thank all of you people for all the prayers for our little Riley Ray. She is now 3lb 5 ozs and doing so good. She lost her arm but not her will and strength to live. She is so beautiful and I am so proud of her. This is the first time she has cloths on.

She is so beautiful! I am so happy for you!

She is an adorable and beautiful little girl! I'm happy that she is growing well. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Lidia

She is just a perfect little angel and seems to be saying 'Thanks for not giving up on me...God isn't finished with me yet!' Prayers will continue.

This is wonderful news for your precious miracle. Continuing prayers for her to get strong enough to go home. She is so Beautiful.

She is so precious this little miracle of God. Our prayers are still holding her up

Still praying for her and the family.

I am still praying for this precious angel.

Awwwww bless her, xx

She is an adorable little angel, and perfect in every way! I can see determination in those bright little eyes to face any challenges! You will be amazed at how well she will deal with them, and do anything she sets her mind to accomplish. Congratulations to all of you!
Hugs, Angel

Prayers are with you! what a cutie!

She is a real fighter. God Bless. Hugs Yvonne

Wow those eyes are piercing! So beautiful. Being able to now dress her will uplift her Mommy so much, just keep stitching up a storm grandma!

Just to answer one of the NICU questions- there generally is not a set weight they will release a baby from the hospital, it is once they meet certain goals like not having any loss of breathing episodes for a set length of time. Able to intake a set amount of fluids etc then here at our NICU they also require them to be in the car seat without being let out for however long the babies ride home will be, as many NICU babies come from surrounding areas and it may mean a 2-4+ hour car ride and they monitor to make sure it does not cause any stress or problems with their vitals- as well as a family finding a car seat small enough! Hopefully her family does not live too far away from the NICU. She looks like she is making really good progress. Continual prayers for her and the family!

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by bonnetgirl 16 Aug 2014

The family all live 80 to 90 miles away so Mommy and Daddy stay at Ronald McDonald house...they have been there since Riley Rae has been born (2 months 3 days). They have not left her side. Daddy's mom got to see her as much as she can. She works and is on call...so after work she drives the 2 hours to spend a few minutes with Riley and then drive 2 hours back. Riley's Aunt is going to have a baby herself in November and is so sick with the baby she only goes a few times. (she works and is a single mom to a 4 year old)

She is a beautiful! God bless her ....... and her parents

What fantastic news......she is certainly a beauty!!

Sounds like she is progressing very well! Hope that continues and she will get to go home.

So Sweet we will keep praying:):)hugs Carolyn

she's adorable. love those big eyes, great she 's doing well, a real girl-fighter! hugs and prayers.

awww, she is growing and thriving and so beautiful! Go Riley!!!!

what a beautiful & remarkable little girl! I am so happy that she is doing so much better!~hugs & continued prayers~

She's beautiful! What a tough little baby. She's going to conquered the world. I can't wait to hear all of things she does.

She looks great! Have they said what weight they might let her go home? Betcha can't wait to hold and rock and hug and kiss and tickle - at your place.

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by bonnetgirl 16 Aug 2014

This Great grandma lives far away form them but her Daddy (grandson) said when she is able he will bring to us to see. My John is to sick to travel.

Oh, look how our Riley is growing - such a sweetheart!! Love her pink outfit!! What a fighter - bless her heart!! Keep us updated!! Hugs, Laura*

She is so beautiful! Praying she gets stronger each and every day!

Lovely to hear she's doing well, such an adorable little girl.. she will go far in this world!

Little Riley Ray seems to be coming along well now & putting on a little weight too. Will continue to send prayers for her continued health & well being. She looks such a sweetie.

Dear Joann,

What a little darling! She looks so alert and her arm seems to be healing well. Such a fighter and I'm so pleased she is thriving. God is great, all the time. Our prayers have been answered once again, love and blessings Chris

This little girl just stole my heart..she is such a little fighter

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by bonnetgirl 16 Aug 2014

I know what you mean ....like I said how could something so small make you love her so much...I love her with all that is in me.

I am glad she is doing well, and is looking so lovely!

She gets more beautiful by the day! She is gorgeous in pink, isn't she. I think we have already made her a Cutie. My prayers continue for this special little girl.

she is lovely i`m sure she will grow up to be very special to everyone
babies are tough. i bet you will have some lovely designs for her.
i have loved the ones we used to get from the cuties i use them all the time i look after them like gold as they are so handy and cute. carol sydney australia

She looks so well having gone through so much. May she go from strength to strength. Hugs to Riley. Sarah

She looks so alert! and beautiful ! If she isn't home yet, I'm sure it won't be long now, she seems to be growing so fast. It does seem so much better when you can dress them in some clothes.. and some pink! God bless her-Toogie

I am so glad she is doing well. Nothing will stop her! Some babies are just born to thrive.

What a sweetie! All the cuties are proud of her too! So good to see our prayers answered. Keep us up to date as she grows bigger & bigger! I have to tell you this. My oldest son was in college & came in from class one day all atwitter over the "most beautiful girl I've ever seen!" He went on & on about how pretty she was..as he walked out, he turned around & said, "Oh. By the way, she lost one of her arms." But when he found out she was HIS doctor's daughter, he never had the nerve to ask her out! So I know Riley will, too, be fall over beautiful too! And a missing arm...that's just a "oh, by the way" thing!

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by bonnetgirl 16 Aug 2014

I agree with you...this has happen so early in her life that missing a arm with be something she just grew up with. And I think she is so beautiful it won't matter either. But that is great grandma talking.