Baby Early Bird is Here...

Last night the sweetest addition to the world made her debut.

Harper has arrived. And she is heavenly.

 

There are very few words to describe this delightful darling. Seriously, I always have plenty to say and when I saw her, I was speechless. At 3 pounds and 13 ounces, she took my breath away. I don't know what I expected, but I certainly didn't expect to be so awestruck with her dearness.

Of all the sugar and spice in the world, Harper hit the motherload. She must be packed to the brim with sweetness as everything about her is like sugar. Her little body is about the size of a fall squash, and is the softest skin I have ever felt. Her delicate little hands are moving constantly and her tiny feet are the size of most baby doll's. She is wide-eyed and aware as she turns toward her daddy when he talks to her.

She is doing remarkably well. The big girl is breathing on her own, sucking a pacifier, and cooing and crying like a full term baby! The NICU staff is impressed, doctors are hopeful, and we are delighted. As any doll would be, she is already accessorizing. Her little tootsies are being kept warm by tiny pink booties and her precious head is adorned with the sweetest knit cap, complete with a pink bow on top. She looks like a little gift. And a gift she is.

Beth got to meet her briefly last night and the video was so sweet. Baby girl snuggled up to her mama's chest and looked like a little kangaroo in a pouch. Poor Bethie is not doing as well as her baby. Her blood pressure is still spiking and now doctors fear she is ill from the lack of sleep and a difficult labor. We are so grateful for The Lord's protection over baby Harper and now we ask for healing and protection over Beth. Please continue to lift these two girls up daily in prayer.

We will keep you posted on the progress of both Bethie and Harper .