Katie Mae is here! She was born August 3, 2011. 4 pounds 13 ounces, 17 3/4 inches perfect!! She was delivered via c-section 4 weeks early due to complications regarding the birthmother.
My husband and I were blessed to be in the operating room and witness the birth of our daughter. It was an amazing experience. After the nurses and doctors checked her over she was wrapped up and handed to me. What an amazing moment!
The staff at the hospital took great care of us. We were given our own private room away from the birth mom so we could bond with our daughter. Despite her low birth weight, Katie was healthy and thriving and we were able to take her home after just 2 days following the Termination of parental rights being signed by Katie's birth mom.
Walking out of the hospital was surreal. I kept waiting for somebody to stop me. I was thinking, "They are really going to let me just leave with her?" She was so small in her car seat.
It took a little longer to get home because of a massive traffic accident involving an overturned 18 wheeler carrying lumber. But we finally made it, safe and happy! The dogs were so excited to see me and were instantly in love with Katie. Anna our female dog jumped in the bassinet to give her kisses...the bassinet position in the room was immediately moved and now Anna only gets kisses on her toes! LOL, but it was a priceless moment. Gordy our male dog hates it when Katie cries and makes sure to alert me whenever something is upsetting Katie. He is her own personal watch dog.
We are all having a great time learning how to live with Katie. She is an absolute princess and we are so happy to have her home!
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