Our blessing arrived at 7:29 PM on October 19th! She was 6 lbs. 5 oz. and 18.5 inches, a pretty good size for staying in Ruth's "hot tub" for only 35 weeks. The last 5 days have been such a whirlwind physically and emotionally. Wednesday was a very anxious day because of the two extremes that the doctors presented: It was possible that Ruth could have an emergency C-section or we could end up just going home. Even though Ruth ended up having a C-section, everything turned out so well. I continue to be impressed by how tough Ruth is, so much has happened these last 5 days that she could have totally freaked but she has been amazing. I think Brenna has taken after her mother in this respect, she is well above average in terms of her health after only cookin' for 35 weeks. It is tough to put into words at this point exactly what we have experienced since Brenna joined us, maybe that will become clearer in the next couple of weeks but I know three things:
1) My wife is is absolutely amazing.
2) Holding Brenna is indescribable.
3) Our family is so generous and loving, we could not have done this without them.
In the meantime, here are some pictures from today. Go ahead, try not to smile when you see this little miracle!
She likes to be held to fall asleep
Brenna, ladies don't pick their noses!
Ruth & Brenna napping
Well hello Brenna Bean
Her first "bath" at home
We will try to keep the pictures coming the next couple of weeks!
8 comments:
You have no idea how long the wait has been to see these pictures! It was well worth it!
She is so precious...I want to eat her up!
Thank you for sharing and keep those pictures coming please!!!!
Congratulations Leikert family! She is adorable!
Thanks for the pictures! But what do you mean "try to keep them coming in the next couple of weeks"??? You do realize that you must now post pictures of her every day. It's the law.
Love her nickname "Brenna Bean"!!!
Love her and love you, too!
Woohoo Aunt Chelie! I agree it's the law...I need my Brenna fix.
I am already bummed that she is going to to be a whole month older now when we meet her!
Ruth Ann you look so comfortable holding your little one!
Love you guys.
Brenna Bean!!!!! :) We love you all!
Try not to smile?! I couldn't keep
my eyes from tearing up... such a beautiful, precious miracle; you two and God do amazingly wonderful work. Congratulations. Chris.. such loving tributes; like I wrote before.. who didn't know you would be a loving, helping, protective Hubby and Father. And Ruth definitely fits the pic of Beautiful Mother.
Our desktop is the first pic of Brenna Bean with the purple hat.. love it! I was passing a print of it all around at Coffee Hour yesterday (Gr. Grandparents get extra bragging rights at St. Joseph's). Okay, Grand Rapids "Worker Man".. you have your assignment... pics often.
Christopher and Ruth,
Brenna is a beauty. The pictures you posted are wonderful. I am happy that everyone is healthy and happy after the whirlwind. Welcome to parenthood. Brenna is lucky to have you two as parents.
love that baby girl SO MUCH. beautiful pictures! keep them coming for those of us who can't be near all of the time. give her a BIG KISS from her Aunt June. love and see you all soon.
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