On the day you were born the Earth turned, the Moon pulled, the Sun flared, and, then, with a push, you slipped out of the dark quiet where suddenly you could hear a circle of people singing with voices familiar and clear.
– Debra Frasier
Our beautiful baby Hazel Mae Morris entered the world Sunday, January 17th 2010 at 2:49pm. All 8lbs 11oz and 21 inches of her were surrounded by lots and lots of love! She gave us quite a scare when she first poked her head out and she had her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. The Dr. quickly cut the cord and with another push she was out. We could see that she was very, very dark in color, and wasn’t crying. We immediately asked if she was ok as the nurse quickly whisked her under the lamp and began working to get her to cry. When we heard her first cry we were so very happy! However, little Hazel’s oxygen levels were still not up to standards so after a brief moment of holding her in my arms she was off to the NICU.
Mike immediately went with her and sat by her side while she was under the care of the great women of the NICU. Hazel was under an oxygen hood, hooked up to a monitor, given an IV, and had many tests conducted – I think this may have been harder on Mike then Hazel. After 3 hours I was able to join Mike and our little Hazel in the NICU. Hazel began demonstrating her strong personality and her oxygen levels were rapidly improving and I was even able to breastfeed her. At 7:00pm it was decided that Hazel would be able to join us in our room for the night and we were so very happy!
What an amazing blessing from above - One of our good friends shared the below quote with us upon Hazel’s birth.
Mike immediately went with her and sat by her side while she was under the care of the great women of the NICU. Hazel was under an oxygen hood, hooked up to a monitor, given an IV, and had many tests conducted – I think this may have been harder on Mike then Hazel. After 3 hours I was able to join Mike and our little Hazel in the NICU. Hazel began demonstrating her strong personality and her oxygen levels were rapidly improving and I was even able to breastfeed her. At 7:00pm it was decided that Hazel would be able to join us in our room for the night and we were so very happy! What an amazing blessing from above - One of our good friends shared the below quote with us upon Hazel’s birth.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb
-Psalm 139:13
5 comments:
She is beautiful blessing Leah! I’m so happy for you and Mike and I can’t wait to meet her! How are you feeling?
The long awaited Miss Hazel is here - so eager to meet her. Hope you are doing well and that some sleep is occuring in the house, even if it's just Hazel! Rebecca
I am so happy for you guys!!
Please let us know when you are ready for visitors.
Congratulations to you all. Keep the updates coming!
Congratulations, Mike and Leah! I saw a link to your blog on Lisa's blog and wanted to say hello. My second little boy, Charlie, was born the day after little Hazel! They truly are little blessings. I'm glad to hear your little girl made a quick recovery after the umbilical cord scare, and I hope you are both getting some much needed rest as you enjoy Hazel!
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