Monday, September 3, 2012

>>NEW ARRIVAL

Our little Clover Jane made her grand appearance early.  The docs originally thought that she was about 2.5 weeks early, however, she is teeny tiny and they are now thinking she wasn't as far along as suspected and is closer to 6 weeks early.  She is the most beautiful, precious, wonderful thing in the whole world.  We love her to pieces.  We were able to spend quite a bit of time in the hospital with her birth parents and their families which was pretty special.  Adoption is truly the most amazing, beautiful, selfless thing and I will forever be grateful to Clover's birth parents for giving us this little miracle.


Clover has been doing pretty darn good considering how early she is.  Her oxygen levels are pretty stable, but her respiratory rate is fast and she is just too tired to eat.  She ended up being flown to Billings, MT which is where we are now.  We will probably be here at least a couple of weeks.  The nurses and doctors are taking such good care of her and hopefully we will all be on our way home before too long.

And now for the best part, pictures of our sweetie pie!!

@ the birthing hospital....

[very soon after she was born]

[she is so, so tiny!]

[with her papa]

[trying to open her eyes]

[the cutest angry face I've ever seen]

Flying to Billings....

[Curtis flew with Clover to Billings and I drove and met them up there.
He got sick on the flight, but our little peanut just slept right through the bumpy ride.]

@ the NICU....

[basking under the heat lamp]

[eating from her tube]

First Family Photo....


We are so in love with this little girl.  There are simply no words to describe the love in our hearts.  Clover Jane is the best thing to have ever happened to us and I could not be more grateful to have her in our lives.   

  

14 comments:

  1. Congratulations!!!! What a precious little miracle! She is absolutely adorable. I couldn't be happier for your little family!

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  2. Unbelievable. She looks minuscule in Curtis' arms! What a beautiful family you are. I'll never forget how much I loved Curtis when he was a brand new baby, and now here he is a daddy! Congratulations. We are beyond thrilled for you.

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  3. I can't express how happy and filled with joy I am for you guys and your amazing growing family!!!! I'm so happy to know such amazing people and your little clover hit the jackpot when she was blessed with both of as her parents :) congrats I can't wait to meet her!

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  4. Oh have to start with, love her name!! She is delightful. I feel for you guys, the nicu is hard on emotions, this I now can appreciate and understand. I tell ya, miss clover has some long legs! I am just so happy for your little family. Did you know her gender prior to birth? All very real now, enjoy those lovely snuggles and sweet moments. I look forward to you all being home together.

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  5. Congrats, Jen! What a beautiful baby girl you've been blessed with! Being a mom is a wonderful thing--enjoy each and every minute!

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  6. Jen and Curtis...we are so incredibly happy for you guys. She is so precious! You guys are going to be such awesome parents.

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  7. Oh Jen I am so happy for you guys! She is the most adorable tiny little girl and I love her name! I hope everything continues to improve and you have her home soon. What a little miracle!

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  8. She is so beautiful! Congratulations! I hope that little Clover is able to leave the NICU soon and you guys can settle in at home before her little brother arrives. So happy for you!!

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  9. precious! she has your nose! = ) hope you guys can take her home soon. xoxo

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  10. so happy for your little family! she is darling! both my kids were preemies and in the NICU so if you want to talk any time email me at amberkimber@gmail.com or email me and i'll get you my cell number. i could not be more happy for you. Would you please email me your home address so i can send your sweet clover a little something?

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  11. Oh, Jen and Curtis! What a beautiful, sweet baby girl! I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!

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  12. SO SO SO Happy for you guys!! What a neat experience! I hope she continues to do well and you can take her home soon. She is the luckiest girl in the world to have you as a Mom! Congrats and good luck. You guys are amazing!

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  13. Hooorayyyyy! She is beautiful and tiny and I LOVE her name! Praying for a speedy hospital stay. I'm so happy for you guys.

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  14. We are so HAPPY for you guys. She couldn't be any cuter. I hope you will be able to take her home soon. We will keep her in our prayers. Congratulations!!!

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