Abigail Elizabeth 2 weeks old

Welcome Abigail Elizabeth Ledwell

As we made our way to St. Luke's early Friday morning on June 5th, Frank and I both had a combination of emotions ranging from excitement to anxiety.  We couldn't believe that the time had actually arrived to welcome our precious little one into the world.  All of the waiting, preparations, and counting down, and now the time was finally here. 

It was 5:30 when we checked in to Labor and Delivery, and as the preparations were being made, we were all placing bets on how much our little package would weigh.  The winner would be the first person to hold Abigail after Mommy and Daddy. :)

Once I made it into the operating room, I began to feel very nervous.  I had been through this before, but given my history and background with c-sections, I couldn't help but be a little scared.  Once everything was ready to go, Frank made his way in, and the look on his face said it all.  He was beyond excited.  As the doctor made final incision, Frank and I couldn't believe we would soon hear our precious little one cry.  Then, we did!  As soon as the doctor held her up above the curtain, I was in awe and saw Frank tear up as we got our first look at Abigail.  The first thing I remember seeing with her was her chubby little cheeks.  They were too cute!  Abigail was here!

Abigail Elizabeth Ledwell

Born: June 5th, 2009 7:59 a.m.

8 pounds 8 ounces

19.5 inches long

After finishing up with me, I was then taken to recovery for a couple of hours while Abigail received treatment for having low blood sugar.  We were overwhelmed by the amount of love that surrounded us with our family and couldn't have asked for more. 

When we made it out of recovery, and had our own room, things started to get interesting.  The first day was great.  I had no problems and we were enjoying our little Abigail.  The next couple of days proved to be a different story.  I began to get very sick and spent that time being ill and was challenged with some setbacks.  However, I soon felt better, little by little, thanks to all of Frank's support and encouragement, and looked forward to going home.  

Although I was ready to be discharged, Abigail developed a mild case of jaundice and had to be treated by phototherapy which caused us to stay an extra day in the hospital.  

Now that we are home, everyone is doing great!  We are so thankful that God has blessed us with this precious new addition to our family, and couldn't be happier.  She is truly a gift from God and her Mommy and Daddy both, can't get enough kisses from those beautiful dimpled cheeks!  We are truly blessed!!!!  WELCOME ABIGAIL!!!