Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Our New Arrival!!


Our little Emma was born this morning at 9:23 and weighed 7lbs 6oz and was 18 inches long. She's an adorable little chunk with straight light brown hair that's about an inch long. They've done test after test on the poor thing but it's what needs to happen so that we can get some answers and know what she needs done. I'm doing well after the c-section (now that they finally got my pain medicine working). I got to see her and hold her tiny hand for about 5 minutes this morning before they took her over to Primary Children's... it's been SO hard to be away from her while I recover at the U!! Thank goodness for Shawn, he has been so wonderful today looking out for 'his girls'. They took her into surgery to fix up her back at 6:15 this evening and she has two teams of doctors, the neurosurgeon's team has just finished their part and said that everything went well, hooray! The plastic surgeon's team is next and they will close her up the rest of the way which should take another hour. Then I get to hop in a wheel chair and go see her!!! They have also discovered a medium sized hole in her heart between two of the main chambers that they are going to address later... poor little tyke! She is being such a trooper and we just know she'll pull through all of this! Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers, we have definitely felt the peace and hope they have brought.

Meeting my baby girl!!



Sweet Little Thing


With G-ma Jo, look at that fabulous hair!

12 comments:

Croppin Paradise said...

So Happy Emma is here!!! Congratulations to Mom and Dad! Our prayers will stay with you all. (Hugs) Thank you so much for the update. We will continue to watch closely!

McKenzie Johnson said...

She is adorable congratulations! We will continue to keep her in our prayers!

Barb said...

Welcome, Emma! You are adorable, and you are a lucky girl to have two wonderful parents. They have incredible faith and a gift for the positive. Prayers continue for you all.

Jacy said...

What a sweet and adorable baby girl! I'm so glad she's here. She couldn't have come to a better family! We will keep her in our prayers.

I can't wait to meet my new niece!

Brittney Richards said...

She looks so cute even with all the tubes attached to her. Glad to hear that everything went well. I hope she continues to progress and "get better." Lucky girl with cool parents like you.
Thanks for posting pictures. I expect to see more.

Tannie Datwyler said...

She's so beautiful Julie. You are such a trooper to be so positive when you would rather just be with your baby. I'll send a prayer your way that she recovers soon.

Jen J said...

Congratulations! She is a special gift fresh from heaven. She is so beautiful and our prayers are with her and her parents. I have to admit, I cried when I saw that sweet picture of you holding her hand. So precious!

Chelsea said...

Congrats! Hopefully, you'll get all the hugs and kisses you need in soon. Good luck with your recovery too.

Camille said...

Congratulations, Julie and Shawn. Emma is beautiful. She is in the best of hands at Primary. All three of you are in our prayers. Take care!

The Reimers Family said...

Oh Julie!!! She is BEAUTIFUL! She looks so good! I can't wait to meet her, I wish I was there to hold your hand, but I know you are in excellent hands. Congratulations Shawn and Julie. You guys are going to be awesome parents!

Lesia said...

So beautiful. You and Shawn are so blessed to have such a special spirit and child as Emma. The Lord loves you all so much as do so many others. Your radiant smile is contagious and your testimony touchs many lives. May God continue to bless you and Emma and Shawn. We love you and congrats again.

Suzette Willmore said...

emma is heaven sent and so CUTE! hope you are feeling okay julie - motherhood is a great blessing!!!