Jacob and David meeting Ella for the first time.
Ella doing what she does best.
Mommy and Daddy, love at first sight!
We brought Ella home on Friday, July 19, after spending the day before with her and her cradle care family. She is so sweet. She weighed 4 lb and 10 oz and was 17 1/2 in. long. Her birthday is July 6, the same as her cousin Yuri:) We still sometimes can't believe she is here. We got a call on Monday of last week saying that there was a baby girl born and they were considering us for her forever family. We then had a formall presentation on Wed. That is where they tell you all the back ground and medical on the birth parents and then ask if you want to proceed, of course we said yes! She was in Berthoud at her cradle care house, and Eddie and I went to meet her on Tuesday in the morning and then brought the boys back that evening and had dinner with them and held and kissed and cooed over our baby girl. We then went home and on Friday went back at 9:00a.m. and had a placement ceremony. Our case worker was there and the cradle care family and us. We read some poems and lit a three wick candle to symbolize the birth parents, cradle care family, and us, her forever family. Then we passed Ella around and everyone said a little blessing or wish for her. It was really nice. We then packed our precious gift up and we all went home, but of course we had to stop and see Great Grandpa and Grandma first and then Grandma at work. Then we got to go home! Ella has been a true joy and blessing. She is a wonderful baby. Eating and sleeping and pooping. She seems to have a very sweet sense about her and is very calm. She actually does not mind being held by David. David is being a great big brother and Jacob is my life saver. This all happened so fast that I have had to work a little bit this week and next, before our vacation, and I can depend on Jacob to help me with Ella and David. I really don't know what I would do without him. We are in aw of our little girl. We thank God everyday for the blessings he has given our family and for the precious gift of a child.
4 comments:
we almost got a cradle care placement last night, but it feel through (we are foster parents). congragulations on your stunning daughter!!!!
Congratulations, you guys!!!! We are so thrilled for you. How exciting to have a girl! Blessings to your growing family.
Love,
Rodney, Gina, and Will
Wow! I can't think of a family that deserves this more! You and Eddie are amazing parents and Jacob is definitely proof of that (David too!). We are praying for you! Love ya!
Beautiful little girl. Congrats to you and the family. We can't wait to see all of you in November!
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