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All is well. We are all home now. The baby was released from NICU two days ago. She is healthy and we are happy. Now we begin the adjustment to a new baby in the house.

Thanks to everyone for you well wishes and prayers. Today has been very good and all those prayers must have reached out to our little Hanna because she is now, as of 8:00pm, in our room being held by her mother and grandparents. There are no more tubes, wires, or needles stuck on or in her. Her breathing is clear and normal. We are all overjoyed.

THANK YOU ALL!

JBIRDS

Her big brother is so excited to have his little sister. From the moment we knew my wife was pregnant our son has been included. He has been to Dr. appointment that involved an ultrasound. He has constantly been told how important it is for him to be a good brother and how we are going to need his help. We have done all we could to include him.

Trevor and his little sister.

Been a long day folks. PLease forgive spelling and typing.

Hanna Kathleen was born at 8:40am. She weighed 4lbs and 15oz, the exact same weight as her big brother, and is 17 1/2" long. SHe has had some diffuculties breathing and has been in NICU all day. The docs say that she has fluid in her lungs. They say that this is very common in babies born through c-section and with low gestational weight. The babies usually work it out themselves. It can take anywhere from 24 - 72 hours. It's different for each kid and there are no norms.

On the plus side. Her oxygenation is good and she has not needed oxygen. Her BP and heart are strong. SHe has all digits right where they ought to be. There is no infections in the lungs. This kid has been stuck with all kinds and sizes of needles, poked and prodded in almost every locatin, had a chest x-ray, an IV in her little head, and she has come through it all like a little trooper. Most important She is alive, healthy, receiving terrific care, and she is BEAUTIFUL!!!

I have a feeling tomorrow will bring good things. Today brought the best thing, my daughter.

Thanks for all the well wishes. We're off to the hospital now. I'll update with good news either later today or tonight. It promises to be a long day. Sleep was difficult for both of us last night, especially Momma.

My wife is a tad over 36 weeks. According to the OB 36 weeks and 4 days as of tomorrow. He says that 37 weeks is full term.

The baby is on the small side, but he believes still a bit larger than our son was at birth. He was 4lbs 15 oz at birth. There is a history of small babies on both sides of our families. I was 4lbs and change and anyone that has met me can tell you that that I caught up and more. My sone is now 4 and only 32lbs on a full tummy.

We had an ultra sound this moringand the OB was concerned about the lack of aminiotic fluid. There was some but not as much as he says there should be. The non-stress test looked good. Good movement and reactions from the baby. We had planned a c-section for next Tuesday. Upon further review the doc decided that there wasn't any point in waiting the 4 extra days and called to tell us we are doing it tomorrow. So, tomorrow at 7:00 am it is.

With the lack of fluid if it goes too long then there is more risk of stressing the baby. With neo natal care being so good it's safer to deliver the baby that to take the risk.

Thanks everyone. It means alot.

Please keep my wife in your prayers. Tomorrow moring we will be going to the hopital ( which is posted 30.06 BTW) for the birth of our little girl. She will be almos 3 weeks early. The doctor is concerned about the lack of fluid around the baby so we are delivering early.

I'll update when I can.