Ella Day 1

Here is one of the first pictures of Ella. she is a bruiser. You may notice the breathing tube. Ella did have to have a little help. Mostly, she needed more oxygen to help her heart rate pick up. It was far too low. The good news is, she is no longer attached to the tube. This is very exciting. Now for the good stuff:

 As you can see, she has tons of hair and looks a lot like Christopher. Poor girl. :) Kidding. She is beautiful.

Doctors have run lots of tests. She still only has half a heart, but she is hanging in there really well. She will be watched closely for the next 24 hours and then, hopefully, she will be on her way to CA for her first of many surgeries. Everyone is still anxious, but Christopher and Emily celebrated the small victory of her surviving her first day. They are very proud parents.

I must also make a correction, Ella was born at 7:40 am for all of you watchers of the clock. Emily is doing well. Exhausted and running on fumes, but still clear headed and no where near the wreck I would be with all this chaos. Christopher, eh, who worries about the dad? Again, poor Chris. He is just fine and he survived the delivery with no drugs either.

Well, I am obviously exhausted and not making sense any more. I am sorry. I will strive to do better tomorrow. Enjoy the pictures and keep the family in your prayers. The journey begins.

-maria
on behalf of Christopher, Emily, Aiden and Ella