late christmas gift

erson83erson83 Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
edited January 8, 2009 in People
This is my daughter at a few hours old. She had a rough trip to the world. Mommy got a 104 fever and possibly an infection. That said, we had to have a c section. Little Kennedy has some problems breathing and has amniotic fluid on her lungs so she is staying in the NCIU for a week. The docs say she'll be fine, and I'm hopeful. Please say a little prayer if you would. O, ENJOY! It's not the best pic technically, but it's the single most amazing picture I will ever take!

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  • aj986saj986s Registered Users Posts: 1,100 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    Congrats! And best wishes to you and your new family for a speedy recovery and homecoming!!
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  • ob_3ob_3 Registered Users Posts: 91 Big grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    I can not think of a better present, late or otherwise
    congrats
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  • FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    Well Technically speaking. Any picture of a precious child is a perfect picture, no matter the quality in my mind. Congrats on your new arrival! Thoughts and prayers for a quick stay in the NICU then home where little Kennedy will be most loved and comfy!
    ~Shannon~

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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    Congrats. My prayers are with you and your new born daughter.....a true gift! Hope your wife recovers quickly as well......Merry Christmas!
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  • Frog LadyFrog Lady Registered Users Posts: 1,091 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    How precious iloveyou.gif Reminds me of my own (slightly early) Christmas gift 15 years ago. In his case, he was a bit early (almost a month so) and took us by surprise on 12/24. We joked on the birth announcements that he decided he didn't want to miss Christmas :D

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery and homecoming for your wife and Kennedy and have a great (photo filled) new year.

    C.
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    Congrats and good thoughts.
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  • erson83erson83 Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    Thank you all for your warm thoughts. It is so comfortig to know that total strangers still give a damn in this world sometimes. I just got back from the hospital and Kennedy is showing great signs of pullin through. It's tough to hurry up and wait sometimes, and the docs are all so mechanical with responses in such so it's almost non human. That said, we are keeping high spirits and things are looking to be on the positive side. Thanks to all. I will post again shortly
  • clemensphoto'sclemensphoto's Registered Users Posts: 647 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2008
    Congratulations on your new arrival.
    Ryan Clemens
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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2008
    It ceratainly is quite an amazing photograph!!!

    Thoughts and prayers from me to you AND your family. Keep us posted.
    Thanks,
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  • neastguyneastguy Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2008
    beautiful and amazing pic!!! congrats!!
  • erson83erson83 Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    kennedy update
    Thanks all for your kind thoughts. It's tuhrsday, and Kennedy is doing much better. She does indeed pneumonia (or however you spell it!) She has been taken off of oxygen and her feeding tube. Mommy was able to breast feed today and I got to burp her! I have earned my first ruined shirt! Anyway, here is the latest pic. This is her with her proud papa! (that would be me!)
  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Congratulations, and best wishes to you and your ladies!
    Keep us posted. She is beautiful.

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  • slpollettslpollett Registered Users Posts: 1,234 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Awwwwwwwwwww!! She is beautiful! She will recover before you know it and you can take her home to love and spoil.

    Congratulations & hope Mom and daughter get well soon.

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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    That's so awesome, congrats!

    A rough entry into this world, but she's lucky to have parents like you. It's corny and cliched, but enjoy every moment, they grow up way too quick. My daughter is 14, has boobs (still getting used to that!) and a ton of attitude. I miss my little girl. But life goes on, eh?
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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Congratulations! What a beautiful and wonderful late Christmas gift.

    Your family is in my prayers.
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  • WingsOfLovePhotoWingsOfLovePhoto Registered Users Posts: 797 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Congratulations! Now all the fun starts! Treasure every minute.......
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  • hiroProtagonisthiroProtagonist Registered Users Posts: 83 Big grins
    edited January 3, 2009
    Congratulations, Kennedy looks pretty comfortable in daddy's arms. Keep us up to date on her progress, and keep the pictures rolling in.
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  • Shootin1stShootin1st Registered Users Posts: 288 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2009
    Congrats. Precious pics. Glad everyone is on the mend.
    Constructive Criticism Welcome!
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  • erson83erson83 Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2009
    final update!
    Thank you all for dropping by to read and then post warm thoughts and wishes for my daughter. I am happy to report that her stint in the hospital is over. She has taken all of her antibiotics and the doctors say she will be a normal healthy baby. Please enjoy the final photo update and certainly feel free to leave your thoughts.
  • Shootin1stShootin1st Registered Users Posts: 288 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2009
    Glad to hear everyone is on their way home.

    Hopefully she'll always give you that same look when you pull out the camera!
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  • lahefelahefe Registered Users Posts: 9 Beginner grinner
    edited January 7, 2009
    she's so beautiful. Congratulations.
  • WolftepWolftep Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited January 7, 2009
    A very beautiful little girl indeed! Although late to the topic, I'm glad to hear everything is working out for the best. I'll be keeping Kennedy, your wife, and yourself in my prayers today.
    Tom

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  • Jane1980Jane1980 Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited January 7, 2009
    Congrats. Beautiful!
  • cr8ingwavescr8ingwaves Registered Users Posts: 194 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2009
    Nice to see pics of your daughter at home. wishing all of you good health!

    Love the pics!!

    Congrats!!
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  • LivingLargeLivingLarge Registered Users Posts: 120 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    Children are a wonderful gift from God, and we should be reminded that He considers us worthy to have them (if even for a while). That said, congrats a bunch and little Kennedy looks precious. Prayers.
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  • erson83erson83 Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    can't resist...one more pic
    Here's one more. I'm confident that I could fill the entire forum with em, but I'll try to resist!
  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    Very nice indeed. Precious are the little ones. Your family is in my prayers. I'm sure she will do fine.
    Remember, no one may want you to take pictures, but they all want to see them.
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