This is dad. Nikole is sleeping. She got to meet Thea and snuggle her in the NICU for several hours today. Thea is, of course, lovely. She is having a little trouble with her respiration (it's fast) and her blood count is a touch low, so she's going to hang with the NICU kids for at least another day. But we can visit as often as we want...
I've posted a pretty detailed account of Thea's birthday over on my Garden of Words site. Nikole has been checking her emails and comments, but is pretty tired still. I'm also reading the emails that come my way to her as they pop onto my crackberry.
I know she'll have a lot to share with folks in the days and weeks to come.
She is precious. Congratulations. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Lexie Ann | April 19, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Oh MY!
6 lbs. 6 ounces, WAY TO GO GIRLS! Nikole I am so thrilled for you and John. I know this probably wasn't the birth you imagined, but I'm hoping that at this point it doesn't matter too, too much because you and Thea are healthy.
What a beautiful baby you and John brought into this world. My love and congrats to you!!
-Watson
Posted by: watson | April 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Oh MY!
6 lbs. 6 ounces, WAY TO GO GIRLS! Nikole I am so thrilled for you and John. I know this probably wasn't the birth you imagined, but I'm hoping that at this point it doesn't matter too, too much because you and Thea are healthy.
What a beautiful baby you and John brought into this world. My love and congrats to you!!
-Watson
Posted by: watson | April 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Thea is SO BEAUTIFUL. I am just so overjoyed for you three! xxoxoxoox!!!
Posted by: Lesley | April 20, 2008 at 01:00 AM
Nikole and John:
Much happiness to both of you as you marvel over this great miracle of life and love deeper than you ever thought possible! I'm so very happy for you and your beautiful baby daughter Thea.
Marian Shuttlesworth
Posted by: Marian Shuttlesworth | April 20, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Congratulations. At long last you are finally all together. She looks beautiful and I'm so glad to hear you are all doing well.
Much love,
Ann
Posted by: Ann | April 20, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Congrats! I have been following you for a long time and all your ... everything... well shes beautiful :)
I have to tell you something odd though. When I first saw your pic, I thought you looked like someone that I knew from way back when.... her name was Thea.
How about that?
Posted by: drea | April 25, 2008 at 10:59 PM