Monday, January 28, 2008

Meet Annabelle!!!







Annabelle is here! She was born at 8:45 am this morning. She weighs 7 lb 4 oz and is 19 inches long. She looks just like her big brother...so much that she is just a little mini me of him! She came out yelling and has not had to be on any oxygen as of yet. Thank you, Jesus! She is now in the PCICU (Pediatric Cardiology ICU). Rebecca is going to try to get some rest in her room after having a very big day. We were able to see her after she was born in the recovery room and then spend some time with her this evening. We have been so blessed!
We met with several cardiologists and the surgeon while we were visiting her. We will be meeting in more depth with the surgeon on Wednesday to discuss plans for her first surgery, the Norwood. Please continue to pray for Annabelle's strength as she prepares for surgery and Rebecca's recovery. God is so good!

39 comments:

Anonymous said...

She is just beautiful! Gracie is so excited to see her! God has blessed your family in so many ways and we know he will continue to do so. We are praying for you!
Love you all! Buffy, Jeremy & Gracie.

The Hardy Family said...

She is so adroable! I just love the bow she already has in her hair! :) That is wonderful that she is doing so well! We are continuing to pray for you guys. Rebecca, I hope your recovery is swift and that you can get some much needed rest. I know Wyatt must be a proud big brother! Love you!
Lea, Robbie and the boys

Anonymous said...

She is adorable!!! Can't wait to meet her! We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She looks great. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted the best you can.

All our Love!
Chris, Andrea(Schuh), Annika and Zackary Howell (Wisconsin Cousins)

Anonymous said...

Hello! Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful! We will continue to pray for you and Annabelle. We love you guys!

Anonymous said...

SHe is too amazingly cute. We are all praying for you and little Annabelle. I can't get over her little belly.

Al Kathy and the girls

Anonymous said...

She is just beautiful! The bow is perfect- what a little lady! Our family continues to pray for your little family and just know that God has wonderful things in store! We cant wait to meet her!
Love to you all!
Karen, Nathan, Sarah, little Aunt JC and Emma

TPB said...

We are so happy for you all---what a sweet, beautiful little girl! Cody has been waiting for her to be born, and he will be so excited to see her picture in the morning. We will keep praying, praying, praying!

love,
tiffany, kevin, cody, and zeke

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful!!! We are so happy for ya'll! We will be praying!!!

Love,

Elizabeth, Rick & Manning

Anonymous said...

So sweet and so precious! She is a beautiful gift from God...topped off w/ the cutest bow!
I love her bow ;-) & I can't wait to see the other 60 as she grows and gets stronger everyday! We are praying for you everyday! If you need anything at all please let us know! We love you!
Stacie, JC, John Coleman, Ellett & Gibson

Julie Miles said...

What a sweet little girl, she looks great so far! We're praying for you 4 this week as you prepare for the Norwood. She's a big girl so she should do fine (according to our surgeon - he said the big ones do best!) Also praying for rest and peace for you all - especially Rebecca! Heart hugs to all!

Anonymous said...

Annabelle is just precious! We are praying for you and your family. Congratulations!
Lots of love, Dewey and Tania

Anonymous said...

She is so beautiful!! We thank God for her healthy delivery. We will be praying for your family as you prepare for her surgery in a few days. We love you!
Connie, David, Abby, Wesley, and Joshua Gilliam

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! We have been praying today that everything would go great. We will continue to pray that each day will bring new miracles.

The Rumbough Family

Anonymous said...

What a miracle! I'm truly blessed to have already met your sweet family and I'm looking forward to seeing Miss Annabelle in person! I'll lift you all in prayer as always. God bless you and please let us know if there's anything we can do for you! Kaden's cheering his heart girl on!!

Big Heart Hugs from the Wallaces!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is a beautiful little girl. I know you are so proud. You have been in our thoughts and prayers all day. We will continue praying for you!
Love,
Greg, Happy, Abby and John Malcom

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby girl, Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lots of Love sent from Wisconsin.
Jackie(Weber)Pavelski Family

The Chavis Family said...

She is sooo cute! I love the pink bow. I hope she knows she'll be seeing a lot of those. :) We will continue to pray for a sucessful surgery on Friday! We can't wait to meet Annabelle!
Love, Joe and Kim

Anonymous said...

Annabelle is so beautiful!! I am so honored to "meet" her! You all will remain in our prayers. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, etc., as Annabelle faces her Norwood--843.333.3468; agammon@sc.rr.com. As you know, you are in the best place you can be for Annabelle. Hang in there!

Anne (SLH/SC) - Mom to Shay, age 7!, HLHS

Anonymous said...

Annabelle is so beautiful!! I am so honored to "meet" her! You all will remain in our prayers. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, etc., as Annabelle faces her Norwood--843.333.3468; agammon@sc.rr.com. As you know, you are in the best place you can be for Annabelle. Hang in there!

Anne (SLH/SC) - Mom to Shay, age 7!, HLHS

Anonymous said...

She is gorgeous! You all continue to be in our prayers as Annabelle has surgery soon! What a blessing for her to be so healthy!

Jonathan, Johanna, Abigail and Rachel Chapman

Anonymous said...

Thanks be to God for her safe arrival---she is absolutley gorgeous. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love to you,
Linda Welch

Anonymous said...

She is such a precious gift!!! We continue to pray for you all. Congrats and know that we will be sending many, many thoughts and prayers to y'all!! Stay strong together!!
Betsey, Cooper (14 months- Congenital Cardiac Hemangioma)
and Russell Ruff
(proudly SLH/SC members)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Annabelle is very adroable! We Will be praying for you and Annabelle through the days ahead.
Love Chuck Mawby and Kim(Weber)Hoover

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl!! We are sooo excited to hear that Annabelle is doing so well!! We will continue to pray for you all.

Love, Brian, Tasha, and Brycen Miller

Anonymous said...

What a precious child!!! I know that Grandpa Wayne is just beaming to have another little girl in his life that will wrap him around her finger!!!! Congrats to the parents and grandparents and of course Wyatt. God is already doing amazing things, and we continue to pray!!!! We are so excited for you all. Know how much you are loved!!!

The Todds - Rusty, Christy, Maggie, Banks, and Molly

Mimi said...

We are so happy for you all! Annabelle is absolutely precious. We will continue to be in prayer for that sweet little angel and for your whole family!
Much love~
Gary and Marie Hogue

Anonymous said...

She is so beautiful!!! I love that you already had her dressed up in a pretty pink bow :-)
Annabelle and the whole family will continue to be in our prayers.
Love, Kyle, Allison, Kayla & Kinslee

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful! We are praying for all four of you! :)
Love
Eric, Rebecca & Shea Patterson

The Day Family said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is beautiful! It's really good to see who we have been praying for all these months. We will continue to pray for you and your family in the days and months to come. Thank you for living your faith in God out loud. You have been an inspiration to many people who would have never known about Jesus otherwise. In His Love, Grace & Peace, Glenn & Lynne Day (WRBC)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! We are so happy for you all and have been praying all weekend for your family. Annabelle is beautiful! Please give her a kiss from us and we will continue to pray for you all and especially Annabelle for her surgery. We look forward to meeting Annabelle soon!

Sending many Heart Hugs,
The Ballard Family
Courtney, Leslie, Raleigh and Stevie

wahoolb said...

Congratulations! We are so happy for you guys and have been praying all weekend for you all. Annabelle is absolutely beautiful! Please give her a big kiss from us and we will continue to pray for your family and especially Annabelle for her surgery.

Sending Heart Hugs,
The Ballard Family
Courtney, Leslie, Raleigh and Stevie

Shannon said...

Annabelle is so beautiful! God is so good! We are praising Him for what He has done and what He will continue to do! I know Wyatt must be just as excited as you guys are!

We're praying for you always!

Much love, Thad, Shannon, Brooke, Emilie and Baby Stratford

Jessica said...

She's beautiful! And looks so big! We will continue the prayers. :) What a sweet baby!

Anonymous said...

She's beautiful!!! The ultrastenographer was right about the hair. She looks really long in the photo!! The bow was precious!!! Know that we are praying for all you and we can't wait to see her!! Miss you!!!

Love,
Jay, Heather, John, Jacob and Hannah

Anonymous said...

She is just too cute for words. I can't believe how big she looks...what an answer to prayer! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you prepare for her surgery. Congratulations!

Love, Casey, Laura and Hunter Phipps

Anonymous said...

She is just too cute for words. I can't believe how big she looks...what an answer to prayer! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you prepare for her surgery. Congratulations!

Love, Casey, Laura and Hunter Phipps

Anonymous said...

Congratulations -- Annabelle is beautiful and she looks just like her big brother. Love the bow!! We will continue to pray for you all!

Love, Louanne, Joe & Blake Cromer

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! We are so thrilled to know that little Annabelle is here and so healthy. We prayed over and over for her to be over 6lbs and God sure answered that prayer! She is just a precious, beautiful girl! We will continue to be in prayer for your family and especially for Annabelle as she goes to surgery Friday. God is SO GOOD!
Love, Holly, Erik & Claire Murrah