It has almost been 13 days since Gabrielle decided to join us in this world (outside of Ashley). Each of these days has been a blessing from God for us. We are looking forward to all the blessings that God has in store for us in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
For those who we have forgotten to tell Gabrielle has her own website with pictures on it. It is http://www.gabrielleelisabeth.com/
Today we received a letter from the State Department of Health concerning the Newborn Screening Test that the state requires by law. The Screening Test are run before the newborn is discharged from the hospital. These test are checking for metabolic/genetic disorders which can cause severe illness or mental retardation, however when identified early they can be treated.
One of the test that was run on Gabrielle returned “questionable results” and the test has to be repeated. Just because the results are questionable DOES NOT mean the Gabrielle has a disorder, it just means the test has to be run again and more testing may be required. We already had her 2 week check up scheduled for Thursday so we will have the test re-run at that time.
We are asking you to pray for Gabrielle once again because the test that returned the questionable results deals with the same genetic issues we were concerned about prior to Gabrielle being conceived. We know that this is just an initial screening and DOES NOT mean that she has this genetic issue. We had already scheduled an appointment with a Genetic Doctor for Thursday also so we could talk about testing Gabrielle for this genetic disorder so it could be confirm that she does not have it.
We would also like to ask again that until we get more information that you not share the specifics with others. If you ask others to join us in praying just ask them to pray for our family as Gabrielle continues to grow and develop.
Thank you for being our prayer warriors and friends. Know that we pray for each of you on a regular basis.
To God be the Glory,
Jeff and Ashley
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Coming Home
On Monday, February 16, 2009, Gabrielle was brought home from the hospital. It would definitely be a different experience for all.
We introduced Gabrielle to her dogs, Keely and Emma. I think they were more excited to see Jeff and me then Gabrielle. We let them sniff at her when we let them outside so they could begin getting used to her.
Jeff and I were determined that Gabrielle would sleep in her own room from the beginning. We made the mistake the first night of putting her in her room in the total darkness. She was not used to that, so she ended up sleeping with us that night.
Ashley
We introduced Gabrielle to her dogs, Keely and Emma. I think they were more excited to see Jeff and me then Gabrielle. We let them sniff at her when we let them outside so they could begin getting used to her.
Jeff and I were determined that Gabrielle would sleep in her own room from the beginning. We made the mistake the first night of putting her in her room in the total darkness. She was not used to that, so she ended up sleeping with us that night.
Ashley
Friday, February 13, 2009
Gabrielle’s Entrance to the World
Jeff and I decided not to find out the gender of our baby. We referred to the baby as Monkey for 9 months.
Jeff and I arrived at Centennial Women’s Hospital at 7:00 A.M. on Friday, February 13, 2009 for a scheduled Cesarean Section. We got settled into a room by 7:30am and I was hooked up to an IV and the heartbeat monitor for the baby. Around 8:00am, nurse Carmen came in to see if I was feeling the contractions. I did not even know that I was having them. Maybe “Monkey” would have made an appearance that day even without the C-Section.
At 8:55am, I was taken to the OR for prep. I was going to have a spinal block done instead of the epidural. Dr. Presley was running a bit behind from a surgery he had earlier in the morning, so at 9:40am I was wheeled back to my room to wait. At 9:52am, they came back to get me. After getting all things prepped and ready Jeff was brought into the room and the C-Section was started.
At 10:29am Gabrielle came into the world weighing in at a whopping 7lbs 14 oz and 21 inches long. She had a head full of hair and olive colored skin. Jeff and I were very excited to see her and hold her for the first time.
This day was filled with lots of emotions for the two of us and our family. Seeing that it was the first grandchild on both sides of the family and first niece for most of our siblings. Much to say she would be spoiled.
Jeff was able to carry her to the nursery. As our parents stood waiting to see the gender of the baby, Jeff would not say a word. It was not until the nurse changed her diaper, that they found out they had a granddaughter. My sister and the Agnew’s (Tom, Amanda and Caleb) were waiting as well.
Finally around 11:30am, I was in the recovery room and getting to spend some time with my little girl.
Over the next several days Gabrielle had many visitors come see her.
Ashley
Jeff and I arrived at Centennial Women’s Hospital at 7:00 A.M. on Friday, February 13, 2009 for a scheduled Cesarean Section. We got settled into a room by 7:30am and I was hooked up to an IV and the heartbeat monitor for the baby. Around 8:00am, nurse Carmen came in to see if I was feeling the contractions. I did not even know that I was having them. Maybe “Monkey” would have made an appearance that day even without the C-Section.
At 8:55am, I was taken to the OR for prep. I was going to have a spinal block done instead of the epidural. Dr. Presley was running a bit behind from a surgery he had earlier in the morning, so at 9:40am I was wheeled back to my room to wait. At 9:52am, they came back to get me. After getting all things prepped and ready Jeff was brought into the room and the C-Section was started.
At 10:29am Gabrielle came into the world weighing in at a whopping 7lbs 14 oz and 21 inches long. She had a head full of hair and olive colored skin. Jeff and I were very excited to see her and hold her for the first time.
This day was filled with lots of emotions for the two of us and our family. Seeing that it was the first grandchild on both sides of the family and first niece for most of our siblings. Much to say she would be spoiled.
Jeff was able to carry her to the nursery. As our parents stood waiting to see the gender of the baby, Jeff would not say a word. It was not until the nurse changed her diaper, that they found out they had a granddaughter. My sister and the Agnew’s (Tom, Amanda and Caleb) were waiting as well.
Finally around 11:30am, I was in the recovery room and getting to spend some time with my little girl.
Over the next several days Gabrielle had many visitors come see her.
Ashley
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