Today has been an incredible day. Ellie has been very sleepy all day and it is just so much fun to hold her and watch her contentment. She has some great nurses. Her nurse this weekend is a sweet and wonderful woman. Her name is Julie. She not only takes care of her every medical need but she finds time to put cute little bows in Ellie's hair and makes sure her bed is made girly and fun-like every day. She has been so comforting! Ellie woke up this evening and decided to really try to nurse. My lactation consultant, Joan (I call her MY WOMAN) is incredible and with her help and Ellie's growing strength, our daughter had her first very successful feed tonight! We are hoping that she will continue to get to the point where she will be strong enough to nurse all the time! We have a very good chance of that happening! I love this little girl! What an incredible journey we are on and although there will be future times of stress and struggle, it is completely worth it! I thank my Father in Heaven for this opportunity to care for such a special child of God! How wonderful it is to feel so close to our Father in Heaven. So I know that most people just want to see pics so here we go:
Grandma is finally getting the chance to hold Ellie and there is no explanation for how excited Grandma Hunt gets to hold her! So, just for you, Grandpa Hunt, here is a pic to make you envy Grandma enough to get on the bus and get here so you can finally hold your new grandaughter!
We thought Aunt Rachel would enjoy an up-close picture for her to be able to give kisses to Ellie as much as she wants. Isn't she so beautiful! I think she has a lot of features just like her big sister Emma.
Had to get a picture of her very first bow in her hair!
This is our cabbage patch doll picture. She just looks so sweet in her little cacoon.
Grandma is finally getting the chance to hold Ellie and there is no explanation for how excited Grandma Hunt gets to hold her! So, just for you, Grandpa Hunt, here is a pic to make you envy Grandma enough to get on the bus and get here so you can finally hold your new grandaughter! 
We thought Aunt Rachel would enjoy an up-close picture for her to be able to give kisses to Ellie as much as she wants. Isn't she so beautiful! I think she has a lot of features just like her big sister Emma.
This is our cabbage patch doll picture. She just looks so sweet in her little cacoon.
Soooo Cute!!!! I can't wait to see her in person.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the close-up!!!! The last picture looks like Ellie's almost ready for Petersen family prayer, bum up, forehead down, just need to get the thumbs up! I hope Grandma gave her lots of kisses, I think we're all a little jealous.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! And she does look a lot like Emma!
ReplyDeleteAren't Ronald McDonald houses amazing? I volunteered at one in college and was just amazed at what they do and how they help. That is wonderful that you get to stay there.
oh how precious, she is beautiful and you are very blessed to have the chance to care for one of Heavenly Fathers special children. As always, love and prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your journey on this blog. This allows us all to pray for such a sweet baby girl. May the Lord bless your family and Ellie with all the blessings that you guys deserve.
This is Jessica Palmer by the way!
She is absolutely Beautiful!! What a wonderful blessing to have her here and part of your family! ~Celia
ReplyDeleteHey, E-Petersens x 4!
ReplyDeleteI finally figured out how to find you in cyber-space. What a beautiful baby girl. We couldn't be more thrilled for you all. Many, many prayers coming from all of us for all of you--especially baby Ellie. We'll keep them coming. God bless you all. We love you!
Gina, Dave and kiddies