Friday, April 16, 2010

A Little Hand to Hold, A Little Miracle to Cherish

Our First Family Picture

(My doctor gave me a LOA from the hospital so we could go up and see her yesterday)


(She looks so hammered. Delivery was rough for her. You can see bruising all over her little body.)

(Can you believe her double chin?! What preemie has actual fat there? Guess she inherited that from her mommy - anyone notice my swollen face from the last post? They had pumped me full of fluids to keep her heartrate stable prior to the c-section.)

Below is a video that shows just how little she is. Cute as a button, even if she does have the "marshan" look. :)

17 comments:

bgprincess said...

thoughts and prayers are with you and your little precious baby girl! ~ teri

Tricia and Jon said...

she looks so good! what a great first family picture :) btw-love the updates and the pictures

Karen said...

She is beautiful. And I can't believe how tiny she was. I thought my little Brooke was small, but she was a giant compared to her.

Amanda said...

Ashlee, My prayers are with you! I hope that you are doing well. Keep us posted and let us know if I can do anything for you!

Adam and Rachel said...

She is so beautiful! What a little fighter! We are praying for you and thinking about you all the time! You are all so strong! Thanks for the update and pics!

Becky said...

Oh my gosh. What a miracle that such a tiny thing can survive! I'm really glad you are both okay. Praying for you.

Megan said...

Read both posts, twice. Great pictures...crying yet again. No, something short of sobbing is a better choice of words.

anya said...

Ashlee... last thing I expected to see on my google reader this afternoon. I am in tears... I am so sorry. I am just thinking and praying lots. I work tonight and tomorrow... if you need anything. Diet Coke at 2am maybe? Hang in there.... Loves, Anya

Whit, Lindsey, Jonas, and Maggie said...

Whit and I are praying for you all! What an experience..I'm sorry that you have to go through this. Our heart go out to you!! Be tough little Baby Girl Gardner..Jonas sends his strength to you.

Laura said...

She is so darling!!! And why do you look so pretty after having a baby??? I don't think I got ready for days!!

Brandi said...

Congratulations on your little miracle! Sending hugs and prayers your way!

Lori Wyatt said...

She is perfect! I think her entrance into the world shows that she's a strong little girl :)

Heidi said...

Baby Girl Gardner is one feisty little chica to make it through all that! You all will be in our prayers!

Unknown said...

She is beautiful... your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Unknown said...

Ashlee and Roger, My heart goes out to you for your experience, I love your first family picture, your baby girl is beautiful; I'm sending lots of healing thoughts your way.

Tyler and Emily said...

She is such an angel! We've been praying for you all. You look amazing too!

Jane and Stuart said...

I just want to hold that little bundle. What a cute little lady!