Tuesday, August 24, 2010

She's here!

Just a quick note to announce that Aurelia Kathleen Joy Hawkins arrived yesterday evening at 4:51 PM. Mom is doing well after a little scare with high blood pressure. I hope to be moved from special care to the regular postpartum wing. Aurelia weighed in at 6 lbs 15 oz and came out crying. She's strong and ready for her surgery. Joey got to hold her and even change a diaper (his first ever!) in the NICU last night. I'm looking forward to holding her as soon as they can wheel me over there! The surgery should be this afternoon, although we're waiting for confirmation. Meanwhile, we're both pretty worn out. We'll post a more detailed update later today. Thanks for all the love and support!

4 comments:

Erika said...

Hurray!! Welcome Aurelia. Can't wait to see pictures of her. Yesterday I was praying all day long hoping that everything went well for you both (and Joey too of course) We'll continue to pray for surgery and recovery for all.
<3 The Skrivan's

Phoo-D said...

Way to go you two! I'm so happy that Aurelia is in the world and strong and healthy for the week ahead. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Cami said...

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

The White House said...

what the heck! how do you know cami potter?! how many guys are named cami! i used to work with him at island lake camp, and jen too of course. wow. smallish world. anyways. i was dropping in to say an official, "congratulations" and "way to go joe" on the first diaper EVER. I have two in diapers. I think I change about 15 a day. Sorry, I haven't counted recently. :-) Hopefully I can meet your baby before I leave for ND...whenever that might be!