Sunday, March 15, 2009

24 Weeks or 3 days-Take Your Pick

Behold the newest star in the circus of my life.....Miss Bella Marie!!! No autographs, please. Be sure and check out the latest trends in hats or as I like to refer to hers, pup tents. To give you an idea of how tiny our new baby is, that little pink gauze neck roll is about the size of a band-aid and just wait until you get a load of her pampers! Now hold your hand up, look at your thumb and that is the size of her tiny foot. Both mother and daughter are still doing as well as can be expected and I would love for y'all to continue to send up prayers that little Bella will go from one pound to five quickly! I don't like to wish away days or live in the future, but the next four months will surely go slow. Thank you all so much for the love and prayers!

33 comments:

ooglebloops said...

So, so tiny - but absolutely adorable- she's in our thoughts, and will grow quickly, I'm sure!!!!

Anonymous said...

So itsy bitsy. I am praying for her to grow strong. I am sure she will be ready to great the outside world soon. Love to you all, Pam

Anonymous said...

sweetie..my thoughts, prayers and heart are with you all ... I adore babie girls more than anything in the world and she is so lucky to have a Nana like you..... just keep the faith dear hearts and hold these precious moments close.. take care Live Linda

Mindy said...

Bella. So beautiful. Prayers continue. I'm an empathetic eater. If I have a sundae, do you think that will help her gain weight? ha! Congrats again. ~Mindy

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

I am continuing to pray for precious Bella and her mommy and grandma! God will give them strength and good health! What is she going to call you! So happy for all of you! God has truly blessed you!

Lou Cinda :)

donna baker said...

Deb, how does a total stranger fall in love with a new tiny baby? I don't know, but what a precious gift Bella Marie is. Love to you and Jenn and Bella and all the rest.

Tootsie said...

she's lovely! my niece was a preemie....it is wonderful to watch them grow!

Dixie said...

Deb.. One of my best friends gave birth to her darling daughter, Jordyn, at 23 weeks... Today Jordyn is a lively and precious 6-year old big sister. She has had a couple of bouts with respirtory infections - which is common for children born premature... but Jordyn is a blessing to her family and we friends...

I pray that your precious little Bella grows quickly, gains weight, and flourishes in the care of her neonatal care givers...

The Lord has truly blessed your family with this precious little gift.

blessings. Dixie

Antiques and More Blog said...

Bella is truly a precious little gift from God. Will keep praying for good health for her and mommy.

Take Care and God Bless you all~

Lisa

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, the gift of life is truly amazing no matter how tiny the package! I know your hearts are just over flowing with love for this special little girl. I pray Bella grows and gets stronger every day, so she can go to her own home. And, I pray Jenn continues to heal and will have the strength for the days ahead...and the same for all of you.
marcie

Cactus Creek said...

Peace & Prayers for you all... xo, fancy

delighted heart said...

Congratulations!!!! So excited for you all! Praying God's Best for all concerned! Been thinkin bout ya this weekend! And you are not going to believe this...my granddaughter that's due in May will be named Bella Nicole! What a hoot! WE both will have Bellas!! Too cool!
Bless ALL ya'll!
Patti

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Debbie. Keeping the baby and family in my prayers.

misselaineous said...

What a sweet, tiny gift from God. I have big thumbs...but that is one teeny, tiny foot!! Continue to send prayers for this new little girl...may she grow and thrive...and be home as soon as possible. Welcome to the world, sweet Bella Marie!! Have a wonderful week, Deb *elaine*

time worn interiors said...

How Cccuuuuutttttteeeee!!! Oh, and so sweet! How small do yellow box's come? Hah! Cause I'm sure you will buying her a pair!
Theresa

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Isn't that just the prettiest baby you've seen!! I'm continuing her in my prayers. Does CD still have that huge smile on his face? I bet he does and I bet you do too!!

JUNK PALACE said...

What a little doll. I know you can't wait to take her junking! I am keeping Miss Bella Marie in my prayers.
Lillie

cheryls fascinatingfinds said...

Precious little Bella, Wow!
Cheryl

VINTAGE HOME lifestyle said...

OH MY...she is so very sweet. And thank you for sharing such a special part of your life with us.
Cathleen

A Wild Thing said...

You got it...precious words of hope from the lost continent...you guys are in our prayers Granny and Grampy...has a mighty good ring to it don't it!!!

sharon

Malisa said...

Oh,Deb, Bella is a teeny tiny precious doll! Have you been allowed to touch her yet? I know you can't wait to snatch that sweet baby up and rock her! I don't think I have ever seen a premature baby before. I'm sure I can't even imagine how itsy bitsy she is! Well, I tell you one thing...the prayers continue to go up for Bella and her entire family who are squishing their faces against the glass trying to see her better! She is a blessing...and I am sure she will continue to be!

Sorry you had to miss the Treasure Hunt. We had fun! You know, I had to miss your Mother's birthday party because Lurch was in the hospital! Guess we need to start checking with each other about our online celebrations and see if we can work them in between hospital times! :)

If you have time today, go check out my new blog!

Malisa

lorhen82 said...

She's so precious! The prayers will definitely still be there for her and the whole family. Hang in there!
Hugs,
Lori

Sue said...

Your little Bella is beautiful, and continuing prayers is a given. Everything will be okay, really. Just keep the faith and congrat's on a very special granddaughter. Take care, Sue

David said...

I will keep praying for Bella to grow and get stronger. She is surrounded by love and that can only help. Praying for Jenn too.

patricia@ReFind Home&Garden said...

What a beauty! We will continue to pray for little Bella and Mama and her sweet grandma. Congratulations and MUCH LOVE! Pat

Anonymous said...

So tiny and just perfect! Praying she'll be gaining weight quickly. I could give her a few pointers. ;-)

She's one lucky baby to have a grandma that loves her so much.
-FringeGirl

sparkled*life said...

Sweet precious baby! I know that she is going to be strong in healthy soon! We will be praying for it to happen faster than expected and all of the doctors will be in total awe of how quickly she recovers!

What a proud grandma you are!!

Vintage To Chic said...

OH MY! she is amazing, will be praying for her,
Hugs,
Judy

Anonymous said...

Bella, Bella, Bella!!!! HOW WONDERFUL!!! Our love and hugs to you ALL and I sure wish I was there to see your face! Congratulations to your family (please give Jenn a kiss on the forehead and tell her GOOD JOB from us) LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!
xoxo
Karen

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Bella is beautiful!

Free Art Printables said...

She's beautiful and will be included in my prayer tonight! Jen

Anonymous said...

A beautiful little treasure. Be sure that good and loving thoughts are coming her way from across the ocean. Bless her...Pam

Lisa's RetroStyle said...

Wow...so tiny. I am just amazed at the miracles of modern medicine. Such a tiny little life they have in their hands...and a beautiful one. I hope the time passes quickly for all of you and that Bells grows stronger day by day.