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My Baby Bean

As I mentioned a few days ago, my little Baby Ellie has arrived.  Right now we are still at the hospital.  I have been discharged and am taking advantage of the hospitals Bed & Breakfast program so I can continue to stay at the hospital with her until she is ready to go home.  Since Ellie was born at 36 weeks gestation, she is considered a late term preemie and she has been facing a few hurdles.  A few hours after birth she did experience a few issues with breathing but she quickly jumped that hurdle.  She has also been struggling to maintain her body temperature, eat and gain weight and has been a little jaundiced.

While we continue to do everything we can to get her to where she needs to be and work towards our goal of going home, I wanted to take a moment and share some pictures with you.

Enjoy!

Monitoring her breathing shortly after birth
Daddy loving her up
Totally in love after meeting his baby sister.
Happy she FINALLY has a baby sister
The oldest and youngest and proud to be her biggest brother
Checking out her new surroundings

She’s Here!!! She’s Here!!!

The Alex, Zack, Libby, Alexander and I are all pleased to announce that Baby Ellie has arrived!!!

Born December 17th, 2011 at 1:48 am (CST) at 36 weeks gestation, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and 18.5 inches long.

She is doing great and so is mom!!!

We are looking forward to leaving the hospital soon and heading home.

Watch for a post including her complete and interesting birth story!!