toes!
she has tiny ears. :)
ethan (5) meeting is baby sister, Bella
they just couldn't get enough of her!
loving his sister!
brandon and bella
kisses for bella
bella getting brandon's nose
melanie loving on her baby sister
proud big sister
bella reached up and bopped melanie in the chin; melanie thought it was funny
melanie talking to bella
melanie and bella
me and my four kids--gotta love it
their first look at bella
a little snuggle time while being tube fed
i don't have any good pictures without her hat on, but she had a tiny perfectly-shaped head (not the typical cone-head look of a newborn) a little bit of hair, more in the back than the front
eyes open and holding mommy's finger
sweet baby girl
snuggled up in her isolette
Bella Renea
mommy and bella
ethan riding his bike yesterday
boys getting ready for their bike ride yesterday
melanie and ethan on our walk yesterday
mommy and bella before she got the ng tube
here is a blurry one of her hair
mommy and bella; she is awake and alert for our first time meeting
proud daddy with bella in the neonatal room off the delivery room
bell and her footprints on daddy's arm
there's those eyes!
daddy and bella
just wheeling in to the OR for delivery--notice the time on the clock 12:50; she was officially born at 12:52! 
Oh my goodness...as a mom to 4 I just wanna have one more...she is beautiful..all of your children are.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I LOVE the pics of the kids meeting her for the first time..so sweet.
I am a CB mom to a son who has had 19 brain operations..and I wanted to come out of lurk mode and tell you..I pray for sweet Melanie..everyday..
Congrats..
Sweet Family,
ReplyDeleteI too am coming out of lurking to give you each one a HEARTFUL OF LOVE! I have read Melanie's journey for agggges, and I love her - and all of you - as if you were my own!
I pray for Melanie and for the entire family every night. You are such a beautiful Mother to these children. Your patience is truly a magnificent gift to them.
I think BELLA looks just like MELANIE!
Your family is just precious.
My love to you, each one.
Carrie
Chief Nurse Executive
Sierra Kings Hospital
California
Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures. The kids look so proud and I know they will all be wonderful with their little sister. I loved the smile on Melanie's face !! Have a good day !! I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers MJ/Angel_Wings
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wonderful photos. I always pray for the Lord to lighten your load and make things easier for your family. You and your husband are incredible for the way you shoulder your nearly-overwhelming responsibilities and I hope for nothing but good things in your future. Bella is beautiful and it was such fun to see the kids (and you and hubby) with her!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the safe arrival of Isabella! We are anxiously awaiting our grand-daughter Isabella's cousin! We will be praying that Isabella can soon join the family at home! Blessings!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your baby girl !
ReplyDeleteshe is really cute love to all
god bless great gramma