Julia has arrived!

  

  

It was a normal day. We had errands to run and ministry to get completed after our doctors visit for Julia. However, much to our surprise the doctors were concerned about extra amniotic fluid, her small size measuring two weeks behind, and her low activity in the womb. We went to the hospital for further tests and were told Julia would need to be delivered by emergency c-section that day. WOW! We were in shock as we were concerced for Julia, needing to contact family, and make plans to be in the hospital for 4 days. Julia Grace was born Dec. 31, 2009 at 5:28pm, weighed 5 lbs 7oz, measured 18.5 inches, and spent the first 4 days of life in the NICU. Those were hard days since she was measuring 35 weeks, had problems breathing, could not hold her temperature, could not eat, we could not hold her the first day, and not knowing how long she would be there or how serious her health was. Although many babies spend time in the ICU we took it pretty hard. The hospital was great though. The nurses were very attentive to both Holly and Julia and took great care of us. The blessing was her quick recovery and we got to leave the hospital as a family. Now, she is home, healthy, and strong. We feel blessed to have baby Jules with us.

It has been a month now and we are adjusting well. It is great to be parents and I am jealous that Holly gets to be home with here all the time. We hope to start blogging weekly and Holly has promised to start writing and posting pictures!

Julia with her proud Grandparents.