Tuesday, June 23, 2009

It's a GIRL!!!

Rob and I welcomed Norah Claire Bates into the world yesterday at 5:24 p.m. She weighed 8lbs. and 13 ozs. and has LOTS of hair. I have tons of pictures, but no way of downloading them onto the laptop I'm using at the hospital. =( Hopefully, I can find some sort of adapter soon or you all will have to stand by until they discharge me to go home.


The c-section went very well and although I was very nervous, I felt all your prayers and support and what a difference! The Lord guided the doctors and nurses and recovery is going well. I haven't been outside today and if you know me, I live for the outdoors. However, I am very much enjoying spending some one on one time with my new daugher. She is very cute. She's nursing well and sleeping for 4 hours straight...yahoo!!! I'm crossing my fingers with this one, hoping for a good sleeper.


Stay tuned for lots of pictures. I should be discharged tomorrow, Lord-willing. =)

6 comments:

Bush Family said...

So excited for you girlie! I cannot wait to see photos! I love the name! Sounds like you are doing well! We will pray for continued healing of your body!

The Dryden Family said...

WOOHOO!!!! So exciting...cannot wait to see pictures!!!!!!!!
I swear by routines with babies, I know you like schedules too- you can do it, it help keeps everyone's sanity!!! (enough of my 'motherly' advice- take it or leave it!) Lots and lots of love to you guys!!!!

Kelli said...

Congratulations!!!!!

Kelli said...

Kelli, I'm so excited. I knew it was a girl...just a feeling. I'm so happy that all went well and you both are healthy. LOVE the name! You rest and we'll see pictures soon. Take care.

Kelli

Courtney said...

Congratulations! So excited for you guys. I'm sure she is beautiful. Can't wait to see pictures! Praying for all of you and wishing you a speedy recovery and a good sleeper :)

Molly said...

Congrats, Kelli & Co!! I guessed a girl!!! I am so glad that everything went so well, and I can't wait to see her!!! Norah is a beautiful name--this is so wonderful! I'm keeping you in my prayers as you recover and adjust to life together!
Love, Molly