HERE SHE IS!!!!!!!!! More beautiful than ever! WHAT A GIFT! Thank you, Jesus!!! You'll notice a tiny "lock" at the top of her hair! She definitely has curl and her hair is so thick, I seriously think I could actually put a barrett in. I think I may try taking one tomorrow to try it out!
I held her for 3 1/2 hours tonight and rocked her and both nurses that I saw and met tonight got tears in their eyes and said, "This is the longest she's ever been held since she was born, we are SO THANKFUL she is going home to an incredible 'angel' like you." I felt a bit awkward, but I can totally see what they mean. I can't even BEGIN to imagine what these dear nurses see day in and day out!
She needed her mama tonight! When I got there I told them I'd like to try and feed her when it came time for feeding and she ate one whole ounce the first time I fed her! YEA, Chavalah!!!! Mommy was so proud! Their goal is 1 1/2 ounces! So, three hours later, I fed her again, and she drank another full ounce, a tiny bit more, and they again were just amazed! Goes to show how much these little ones need to know who their mommy is early on! If she continues to do this well through the night, they may remove the feeding tube! We'll see!
She was actually 5 lbs 12 ounces (much bigger than I thought) and she is 19 inches long. They didn't weigh her tonight before I left, but they told me she was closer to 5 lbs right now. But we'll gain that back! I got to change two of her diapers too while I was there! It was so fantastic!
4 comments:
SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL JOANNA!!! Wow!!! I'm so thrilled that you got to feed her for the second time last night. What a blessing. As a fost/adoptive mother...we just don't take anything for granted do we??? Any moment with our children in the beginning stages is just coveted. I know this process is a roller coaster, but how AWESOME to see God orchestrate something so wonderful Love to you all! Can't wait to meet her!
This was worth the wait. What wonderful news!!! Please, please, please post more pictures when you get a chance!
We are so thrilled for you and Ben and know God again has special plans for your precious family!! I loved the pics and sent an email to Allie, Melissa, and Melanie with your blogsite for them to see...Ginger already had it. We are continuing in prayer for your little bundle...please give her a special kiss from her Aunt Susie...can't wait to see her in a few weeks! Love you all!
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