Thursday, November 5, 2009

My Beautiful Baby GIRL!

Kaidance loves to be held by her Daddy.
She loves hearing her mom and dad speak to her.

Kaidance on her birthday, only about 4 hours after she was born.


Just thought I would quickly update everyone! Eric and I had our beautiful baby GIRL on November 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm. She weighed seven lbs and six oz. She is 19 inches long. She is the most beautiful person in the world. We had a hard time deciding on her name, but chose to name her Kaidance Khloe Britt.



I am not going to go into much detail here, but I went into Labor on my own on Sunday. We finally went into the hospital on Sunday night at midnight. She did really well. While in Labor, though, I had a fever of 103. That was rough, but then it turned out that I probably passed some sort of an infection to her. She was admitted the the NICU for sepsis (blood infection) on the 3rd. She is doing well, and her infection lab levels are coming down. Now we are struggling with her bili levels, so onward and upward. She is sure one strong little girl. It is so HARD to see her be sick and get poked. I never imagined how hard it would be to have my baby as a patient. You would think that because I work in the health care field I would be better, but it has been the hardest thing in the world for me. Eric has truly been my rock, (along with my amazing family and friends). Hopefully she will get to come home soon, but as for now, she is in the good hands of some really good nurses.



Keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We hope to bring her home as soon as possible. These are just a few pictures for now, hope you enjoy them.

25 comments:

The Carpenter Family said...

Congrats!!! She's beautifull. I hope she gets to come home soon. Rylie was in the NICU for about 6 days after she's was born. It was so hard especially once I was released. I didn't want to leave without her coming with me. Stay strong...it's all worth it. Just take it day by day. Every improvement she makes is a good day. Good luck! She's in our prayers.

*Kristin* said...

She is in all my prayers (some just for her!) and she will continue to be in them!! I just can't wait to see her i already love her so much!! And of course she is strong look at her mommy and dad!! you will have some amazing moments with her! I am so lucky to have you eric and baby Kaidance in my family I love you guys! see you soon!

MacElwee Family said...

She is beautiful!!! I just think her pictures are so cute. I can't believe she was a girl! Aaron and I have kept her on our thoughts and can't wait till she gets home and we will bring Scotlin to come see her. I can't wait. Congrats!

Lauren said...

Congrats!! She is beautiful! Hope you are feeling well and she gets well soon and gets to come home. You guys are in my prayers. Cute name!

Christina Olson said...

She is soooooo adorable!! Girls are so much fun! I hope she very quickly (and you too!).

{Layla} said...

CONGRATULATIONS on your little baby GIRL. She is a pretty little thing! =)

hotmamma said...

congratulations...she is beautiful!! hope she gets to come home quickly!!

*Chelsey* said...

She is beautiful! I hope things continue to go well for you guys and she is in our prayers. Congrats on your precious baby girl!

Desi and Jess said...

Congrats! She is beautiful!

Denise loves Tim said...

She is so cute! I am glad that you are finally done being pregnant so that you can enjoy being a mom. I hope that she can come home, try to get some rest while you can! I have been wondering how you were doing! Call if you need anything!

Cassidy said...

Oh my gosh what a beautiful little thing. I hope that she continues to do well and that she will come home soon. Beautiful name. So cute nat. i really for some reason thought she was going to be a boy. Hey if you get a second email me your address. i would like to send you something. kassalle@yahoo.com. congrats nat!!!

Tina said...

Congrats! I hope you will be taking her home very soon. Can't wait to see you guys. She is beautiful!

Tina said...

Congrats to you!!! She looks like a cutie! Sorry she is having a rocky start, hopefully she will be home in no time!! I agree with you, even though I'm in the healthcare field, it is still extra hard to see my own kiddos when they are sick and have to get poked. Good luck with everything!!!

Jesse and Mindi said...

Congratulations!!!! She is BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm sorry she's in the NICU, it's so hard! I hope she gets well quickly! I'll keep her in my prayers!! I hope you're feeling okay too! Enjoy motherhood!! It's THE BEST!! And enjoy your time off! Keep us updated!

cheri said...

she is just beautiful congrats

Terri James said...

CONGRATULATIONS Natalie and Eric!! I'm so excited for you to dress your sweet baby in PInk! I hope all is well now. She is soooo cute and I love her hair!

Andy and Michelle said...

Natalie,
She is beautiful!!! I am so excited for you. I want to bring you dinner! I saw your mom today and she said that you guys are doing good! Let me know when is good for you and I will bring ya some dinner. I am so happy for you guys!!

Michelle

Kirsha said...

so glad that I got to help take care of you and that I got to love on the little sweetie!!! I didn't realize that she got sick! the nurse curse lives on! (we all joke that if you are a nurse and work at the hospital that something will go not as planned) hope she gets feeling better and that you feel better too! she is beautiful!! congrats!

Natalie said...

Congrats, she is such a little doll! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!

Natalie McKnight said...

She is beautiful. Congrats. We will pray for her to come home soon.

The Douglas's said...

She is so cute Nat. I have been thinking about you and hope you are doing good. I am sorry she is in the NICU but hopefully she will get to come home soon! COngrats

Jena and Gregg said...

Congratulations you guys she is so beautiful! You guys are so lucky and Im glad she finally made it home. Sure is a adorable family.

Chris, Elyse & Kaitlyn Harris said...

Nat & eric!
Congrats she is so beautiful! I hope everything is going well. let me know if you need anything!
congrats again!

The Rich's said...

Congrats, she is darling! I know how hard it is to leave them in the NICU. Hopefully she can come home soon!! She is truly beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hey Natalie! This is Jessica Larsen (your nursing cover gal)..Cassidy told me today that you had your little GIRL! I hope you don't mind, but I wanted to stop by and say congratulations and I hope she is doing well!! She is beautiful!