"Beloved, Sweetheart"

Just like the meaning of her first name, my little Kaela has already become my beloved sweetheart. My mommy's heart melts each time I gaze on her little angelic face. It's such a joy to sit and watch her sleeping so peacefully in her little boxed-in world. Each time I see her, I'm amazed at the miracles occurring each second as I stand beside her - awestruck that at 12+ weeks early, her little body is still functioning perfectly with minimal help. Thank you, Jesus.

Kaela Ruth had a great night. She is still breathing fine on just a nasal cannula; she did wonderful digesting her 2 mL of breast milk and they've bumped her up to 4 mL per feeding now. We're so proud of her - now we just need my milk to really come in so she doesn't get ahead of me! =) She was starting to get a little jaundice - completely normal for a preemie - so they've put her under a billi light for a little while.















As I was sitting at the foot of her bed just watching her sleep, I looked out the window behind her bed and could see the beautiful mountains. It was all so peaceful, and brought another of my favorite songs to mind:

















I lift my eyes up, unto the mountains
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from You, maker of heaven
Creator of the earth

Oh how I need you Lord
You are my only hope
You're my only prayer

So I will wait for You
To come and rescue me
To come and give me life.

What fitting words for my baby girl.

~Rachel