Grace Elisabeth made her arrival today at 9:18 AM. She was born on 9/18 at 9:18! How cool is that?! The surgery went really well. Gracie did not want to leave her warm cocoon, so they had a bit of a time getting her out. Due to that she did have a few small bruises on her head and the right side of her face was a little swollen. She weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and is 19 inches long. She is staying in the NICU mostly for observation and to take care of her IV that she needed because her blood sugar was a little off. They will run the brain scan and other tests on Monday to see what is going on in her little noggin. The doctor is fairly certain that she will need a shunt in her head to help drain the fluid, but the swelling in her head is improving so everything just depends on the results of the scans. She is doing so well. She's very feisty and looks like a giant compared to the other babies in the NICU! We have taken several pictures and I'll try to get those posted soon.
I am doing really well. I was so nervous this morning, but everyone here has been so great and the surgery was a breeze. I'm a little sore now, but keeping the pain meds coming! I'm mostly tired, itchy (a side effect from the anesthesia) and just full of joy. It's been such a wonderful day to see her doing as well as she is. I'm on a clear liquid diet so I'm hungry and excited for hospital food tomorrow!
I'm a little scattered brain, so I hope this makes sense! I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank everyone for their support and prayers. Keep them coming! She's doing SO well, but we're not out of the woods completely just yet.
In a few minutes I get to get out of bed for the first time and be wheeled down to hold my litle fighter. I just can't wait to hold her again!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Awesome! So glad to hear that you guys are doing well, I have thinking about you and praying for you all day. I will continue to pray that she does well and all her scans come back great!
ReplyDeleteAww Bethany, just wanted you and Lil Gracie to know that you are in my prayers. Can't wait to see pic's of her. You take care and give it all to the Lord he will come through. Love Ya Girl Denise Morgan
ReplyDeleteAww I have been thinking about you all day! It was a nice surprise to see this! She couldn't have been blessed with a better family! I will keep baby Gracie in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI know C-sections are no fun. I thought it was so annoying that I wasn't allowed to eat when I was hungry!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Gracie is doing well. Brandee's son Ayden has had at least one shunt...she's on facebook if you need a confidant. I told her about Gracie and she said she would be glad to help anyway she can.
Sending postive thoughts and prayers your way!
So happy things are gong so well!!! Take care of yourself so you can take care of your beautiful family:) God Bless! Love, Lindy Deeter
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like she's going to fit right in with your family -- fiesty. :) I will continue to pray for her scans, your sanity and a quick recovery for all. You are richly blessed, and I can't wait to see a picture!
ReplyDeleteI am glad things are going good for you Bethany! I will still be praying for you, Gracie and your family. She is sooo adorable I think she looks alot like you. God Bless!!!
ReplyDeletewe are so happy to hear things are going well! you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteyou better rest up now...three is quite a ride:)
the armstrongs
I'm thankful to hear she's doing well! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAshley (Henry) Craw
Bethany - I've been praying for you and your family & I'm glad things are going well!! I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Nicole (Tocco)
Oh, so glad to see this positive post! I have been praying for you nonstop! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear things are going well! We'll keep praying everything continues that way. Try to get some rest now!
ReplyDeleteawwwwwwwwwww. I'm so happy to hear that! I'm glad she's doing well. :) :)
ReplyDelete