She's Here! After a long night, Candice awoke to major contractions at 3am and about 15 minutes later the nurses were throwing scrubs at me and saying, "let's go Dad!" The nurse had checked Candice and she was fully dilated and baby was on her way out. After a quick race to the O.R. for a C-Section we were ready to go. Candice went under general anesthesia instead of local, because of medicine she had taken earlier....so I didn't get to stay in the room.
Cait was born about 3:45am and had some complications on the way out. She was coming out feet first and had the cord wrapped around her neck. Weighing in at 2 lbs 8 oz and 14 inches long, Cait was rushed immediately into the NICU. She is beautiful. I was able to see her at about 5am and was amazed at how much dark brown hair she had. She looks alot like Candice...thank goodness! Cait is struggling to breathe. Her lungs, as expected, are not developed enough to function on their own. Her blood oxygen levels are very low and worrisome. I guess this next part should read...insert faith here. I was able to give her a blessing this morning and experience, probably one of the the most powerful spiritual and emotional connection with my Heavenly Father and daughter.
Wow, she is here. Candice is doing well and is looking forward to meeting Cait as soon as she is able to sit up in the wheelchair. We have been so blessed with a great support system of family and friends. THANK YOU! Faith is a powerful thing, and affects our lives minute by minute, LITERALLY!
Congrats on the baby! We are all wishing the best for you and will keep you in our prayers. Lots of love to each of you and tell the boys I miss them. Kendra
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Candice and Dale! Caitlyn is so beautiful! You and that sweet baby girl are in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you all!
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Vanessa
she looks so pretty candice! i am glad that you are ALL ok (good job at being a great dad dale). we, of course, are have you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new bundle of joy! Our thoughts and prayer will be with you.
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Scott and Brittny Keachie
OMG!!!! She is soooo BEAUTIFUL:) You can never give or have to many blessings. We hope things progess well and once you can hold her, I swear skin to skin does wonders! We love you guys and have you in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteKlint,Summer,Trace and Peyton
Congratulations Candice and Dale! She is so beautiful! I was glad to hear that all is ok. We love you guys and look forward to seeing you this week. Our prayers are with you all!
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Mark & Gail and family
Dale & Candice,
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful!! What a wonderful addition to your family. We will keep Cait and you in our prayers and hope for continued improvement. Hold onto those special experiences you have had in all this - it is the way the Lord manifests his works in our lives and strenghtens our faith.
Bishop Fry