Saturday, October 24, 2009

Day 3 in NICU...



I get to hold my baby girl for the first time today. 1 o'clock can't get here soon enough. Thank you all for your prayers and sweet comments. A is continuing to do well with each passing day. I promise to write more when we're home and things have settled down a bit. For now, pictures will have to do. :)

Love,

22 comments:

Eric and Emily said...

She is so beautiful and her hair is so thick! I can't believe your little girl is here already! I am seriously SO stinkin' excited for you!

Amber said...

Awww...so excited for you today!!

Anonymous said...

She looks so sweet!
::andreajennine::

Anonymous said...

She is just precious. I am a friend of Amber Patterson and want to say congrats!!! I had my daughter at 35 weeks as well. We spent a week in the NICU as well. It is hard, but you will be thankful for all the good care and advice when you get home!! Prayers and thoughts with you.

Heather

becca said...

All that hair and more than 4 weeks early!

Heather said...

She's beautiful...Praying for you...

Shannon said...

Oh, she is just so cute! I love all of her hair!

Anonymous said...

I cried when I read what you wrote..."I get to hold my baby girl for the first time today"!
I don't know you but I just love you from reading your blog...you are such an uplifting person and always find the best in every situation!
My husband and I adopted our daughter 21 years ago and I wish I could live that day over and over because it was the happiest day of our lives. We feel so blessed!
Love and prayers from Wisconsin

Paula Keller said...

Awwww I love how she's sleeping with her little hand balled up into a fist. Total sweetness.

Hope you're recovering and feeling well.

Jodie said...

God is so Good!! Jill, I worked with your cousin April B and she told me about you last year. We actually went to the same fertility clinic and I have seen you several times but was always too shy to say anything. But I have been following your blog since early 2008. Our 1st invitro worked and we delivered twin boys in August, but we lost one a few days later. People often tell me how much of an inspiration I am to them but I cannot help but to laugh and tell them how my blog got started (it was you) and how you've inspired me to go on. I have even talked about you on my own blog. You have been a true inspiration to me. Congratulations sister! You deserve this.

Caroline said...

WHAT???? oh my i am away from the blog world for 1 day and you have baby A!!!!!!!!! Oh just praying for yall and her. she is just darling!!!!!!!!!!! i can't wait to see the first family photo!!!!!!!!!

bb said...

She is lovely, and I hope that you were able to hold her all day long. I can't wait to read your story, and I hope that you and she get to come home soon. Even more, I hope that you and Baby A are doing well, getting strong and loving life. It's a wonderful time and I hope you are enjoying it to it's fullest. {{hugs}}

Hester 5 said...

Super sweet!!!!

A said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful! I have been reading your blog for over a year now and i'm so happy for you that this day has arrived! :-)

I would love to know A's full name :-)

Unknown said...

Just found out she is here. Congratulations. Of course she is beautiful and perfect. We will pray that she gets to come home soon. Can't wait to here all the details.

Shelly (Hastings) Rowe said...

I WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING 9 MONTHS AGO TOMARROW, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, IT WAS THE HARDEST WEEK OF MY LIFE, NOW MY ADISON IS HEALTHY AS CAN BE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Glitter & Bliss said...

She is so beautiful... What a doll!!! I know you loved holding your baby girl yesterday. Motherhood is ..... well beyond words wonderful!! Hugs to both of you. Leslie

Amy said...

I opened your blog, and was floored: Baby A is HERE! She is absolutely GORGEOUS, and I hope you are all able to go home soon! Congratulations! :)

Cheryl said...

Glad that she is doing well. Will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!

Wishing 4 One said...

I bet that was the best feeling in your life girl! Again she is so gorgeous what a blessing!!!! xoxoxox

Hilary said...

This is the 1st time that I have gotten one all weekend she is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Oh honey A is so amazing! Oh I am cring tears of joy for you and your hubby!!!

Monte and Missy said...

YAY!!! So excited to see her precious face! We've been away from blog land for a few days...what a great surprise to return and find!
We love y'all and can't wait to meet her!