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Paul and I, all 16 kids and Ashley, Benjamin's wife...Christmas 2012

Paul and I, all 16 kids and Ashley, Benjamin's wife...Christmas 2012
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

welcome to the world, sweet girl!

 Baby Nicole was born today, and we are rejoicing.  We are rejoicing tentatively, and cautiously, but oh dear, the joy when the dr came in and announced that baby cried after she was born!  The c-section went well, Abigail is doing well, and baby is on the ventilator.  

I won't post pictures yet, but she has these precious chubby rolls of fat on her little arms, and all four pounds 15 ounces of her is pure cuteness.  From the short lil arms and legs to the little piggy toes, and her sweet little face, oh dear, I am smitten.  She is all hooked up with wires and tubes, and has no idea that all of us are in love with her already.  I hope she can feel our hope and our prayers.  

It has been a very long day, an interesting day, and I am tired.  I am thankful that Abigail and Derek seem to be doing okay, and I am heading to bed with prayers for strength for that tiny new girl.  Thank you all for your kind words and prayers!  Good night!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear this before bed! Thank you for the update. Will continue praying!
Valerie

Anonymous said...

God is good! Have been praying all day.
Elsha

Anonymous said...

🙏🙏

Mari said...

I'm so happy to see this update! Praise for the report and prayers continue!

Cassandra said...

Thank you for updating. I've been praying for your family all day. My oldest daughter's birthday is also today so it's a special day! Praying hard still. God is good.

Kim Carberry said...

Oh gosh! Sending lots of love and hugs. I am glad everyone is doing OK.

Anonymous said...

Oh Della I was thinking about you all day! Thank you for letting us know. There’s LOTS of praying for this baby girl and her family. She sounds adorable 🥰 Everyone will be continuing to pray for her.

Bit hugs Della 🤗

Marilyn from Canada 🇨🇦

Far Side of Fifty said...

Praying for you all!

Jan said...

So glad to see this update! Continuing in prayer for baby Nicole and all of you!

Terri D said...

Prayers will continue, Della. Thanks for the update!! Sending big hugs! xo

Billie Jo said...

Welcome dear Nicole! Prayers and love to all. The happiest days are when babies are born.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear this update and hoping for baby Nicole to grow and thrive