Thursday, August 27, 2009

Elizabeth Frances


Yes, it's a big name for a little baby but we like it. There are lots of nicknames she can choose from or go with the traditional longer name (we've been calling her Ellie...tried out Lizzy but Ellie seemed to fit better so far!) Frances is my grandma's name.

She arrived at 7:44 am on Friday, August 21. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandma and Grandpa D. were wonderful and watched Joshua and Abby all weekend so we could focus on Ellie and recovery. I am very grateful for such caring and wonderful parents!!!

She's struggling a little with jaundice (so did our other children) but looks like she won't need light therapy. Other than that, she seems to be doing well so far. We're going back for a weight check tomorrow and hopefully she's starting to gain. She's been such a sleepy head and falls asleep while eating all of the time!

Joshua and Abby are in love with her as are the rest of us. Here are a few pictures:

16 comments:

  1. Congrats to your sweet family Stacey. She is just beautiful. How are you feeling? Hows the schedule coming along? Just hope you ALL are doing well!

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  2. Oh, CONGRATS!!! She is so precious. I love the name, too. Hugs and blessings to you and your family!

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  3. Congratulations to you and your Family!!!!
    What a beautiful family you have.

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  4. So happy for you and your family! This is such a magical time so take your time and enjoy it!! (I miss you though!) Ellie is beautiful and you look great!!

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  5. Ellie is absolutely beautiful! The older kids look so proud to have a little sister. Congrats.
    I miss you!

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  6. Hooray for a beautiful healthy baby! I cannot wait to meet her! Awesome pics! She is so precious and I love the enthusiasm from Joshua and Abby. They are going to be such a great big brother and big sister! :) MISS YOU!!!!!!

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  7. I'm so glad both of you are doing well!! She is precious. Enjoy snuggling your baby!!

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  8. She is absolutely beautiful!!!!! Congrats!

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  9. Congratulations Stacey on the birth of little Ellie. She is just precious.

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  10. Congratulations Big Sis!!! She is a little dream! (and you look great!)
    Love and Blessings,
    Ali

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  11. She's so perfect and sweet. Love her name, and I look forward to hearing more about your new little girl!

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  12. CONGRATULATIONS to you Stacey!!! so happy little Ellie arrive safe and sound! she's PERFECT!

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