Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Finally!

Thursday morning, after a rough surgery, a beautiful baby girl was born. We heard her cry, and saw her face, her hair is red! Shortly after her birth, she was taken to the NICU because she had some fluid in her lungs and was struggling a bit to breathe. After a 24 hour stay, which broke her Mommy's heart, she was dismissed to the newborn nursery. For five days she received an antibiotic treatment through an IV in her sweet little arm to treat any potential infections in her new little lungs. Late last night we brought our new little princess home to her two sisters eager to hold and kiss her. The ride home was emotional for me, and upon crossing the threshold into our home, I burst into tears. Tears of relief to be home, and tears of joy at what an amazing thing it is to add a new child to our family.

As her big sister said, "she will live her, and grow here, and be ours forever!"
Praise be to God for this beautiful new life!

12 comments:

  1. she is beautiful. the NICU is a scary place, i'm so glad that her stay was a short one! praying for you in the transition time- know that at Sam and i's 3am nursing- i'm praying for you as well.

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  2. She's gorgeous! I'm glad that she is doing well now, and I hope that you are feeling well. I've never had a c-section, but I know you must be sore. Take it easy, and enjoy your blessings.

    May the Lord be gracious to all of you.

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  3. Beautiful, Kendra. She is beautiful. I know what you mean about the tears.
    Your daughter's comment was adorable. :)
    Blessings to you and your family!!

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  4. Congratulations. She is beautiful. God bless you and all your family.

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  5. She is absolutely beautiful!! I'm so glad that she's doing fine now. Congratulations!

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  6. What a sweet little answer to prayer! The picture of the 3 sisters is precious.

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  7. she is absolutely beautiful!
    congratulations!!!

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  8. Actually, Lindah - that big sister in the back is me. Thanks for the compliment!

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  9. Oh my, what a scary ordeal! I am glad she is thriving now. I understand the relief of going home. I cried too. Congratulations on your new beauty.

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  10. Oh, congratulations! Praise the Lord for another healthy baby... I hope you're lovin' on all your children for awhile.... but can't wait to see more pics! ;)

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  11. What a beauty! Congratulations on your new, little one.

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  12. Hey Kendra (and West and family!)! I found your blog from myspace. And being a blogger myself I decided to head over here to see if there were baby pictures. :o) Your baby is SO gorgeous! Congrats on #4. Blessings for your sweet one!

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