Thursday, October 25, 2007

out of the box



We finally got to hold our girl while she was being weighed last night. Our hearts just about burst when we put out our hands and cradled her. She settled right down in our hands, and looked around with those big dark eyes. She knew that she was safe being held for the first time by mommy and daddy. Kie couldn't resist giving her a kiss on the head and I was just in awe of the gigantic feeling in my heart when she was in my hands. (the nurse Dana took this pic for us...) Sophie was doing better, having less "dips" where she doesn't breathe, and less "De-sats" where her oxygen level goes down. Nurse Dana put her on her belly in her big girl bed and snuggled her in tight with a new hat and her soother. She fell asleep and slept soundly for 2 hours. She just loved it.







6 comments:

April's Adventures said...

I want you to know that thoughts and prayers are with you from the west coast too. So glad to have the pictures to see your amazing daughter. She certainly has all the love and support to keep her growing and getting stronger. Auntie Lil in Surrey is also keeping up and sending her love for this tiny addition to the Butler family. We will keep reading and wishing for all the best

Anonymous said...

More love and good wishes from the West Coast. She is beautiful!! Thank you so much for this link to family in the east. XOX Sandra (Cyril and Mary's middle child!)

Anonymous said...

Another hello from the west. Sophie has connected all of us. She has captured our hearts. OXOX Valerie (Sandra's big sister - another cousin!!)

Anonymous said...

Ten fingers, Ten toes
She's laughter and teardrops
So small and brand new
And amazingly angelic
She's sent to bless you
She's one special Baby
The best of life's treasure
And will grant and bless you
Many hours of great pleasure

Sophie is so sweet and precious. Wishing you the best...xoxo Marcie(Val's daughter)

nicole said...

Lorraine! I'm so glad you have this blog so that I can keep up to date with how little sophie sunshine's doing. I'm so in love with her already! I'll pass along her hat to your mom. We love you guys! xoxo

Unknown said...

Hi guys,
That little hat pic is the cutest ever! she's so adorable and i can imagine you giving ANYTHING to hold her. Jamie and I check in often and appreciate the txt's:) A lot of good news about sophie lately, and I only hope for lots more to come.
Miss you guys like crazy, and think about you everyday
Chat soon,
Love, Jenni (and jamie too)
xoxoxox