She's a fighter and a perfect and beautiful little girl! Her big brother Christopher already loves her. Her Apgar scores were 8 and 9, and she cried when she first came out. Rachel is doing well and we are resting. We get to see her in the NICU in about an hour, so we'll post more pictures when we can. We are happy and praising God for this little miracle!
Love,
Andy
UPDATE: 5:30PM. Little Kaela is doing pretty well. We just got back from being able to see her in the NICU. She's still breathing room air, but with a little help from the CPAP machine (it's a machine that helps provide positive airflow into her lungs, without forcing it in like a ventilator). Her blood oxygen levels were "decent," but now she's stable and doing okay. As the hours go by and she gets more fatigued, they may have to briefly switch her to a ventilator, or to increase her oxygen levels. So far, so good.
Her little face is bruised up, which is why she appears so dark in pictures. We think it's because she spent so long with her head lodged so low in the birth canal before she came out. But that should go away within a few days.
We are already so in love with our little girl, and can't wait to show her off to family and friends. She's a fighter, and needs your prayers. God will provide! Here are some more pictures:
What, Mommy? I have a sister?! Cool!
Kaela's first visit from Mommy and Daddy in the NICU
Little feet on Mommy's hand
Perfect little toes!
We know this will be a long journey and filled with ups and a few downs, but we both have faith that God is in control. We love all of you and will update again soon!
--Andy
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