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Changing Seasons.

As I sit here in our sweet Emmarie's hospital room, I look back at all our lives have held these past four and a half weeks. I remember getting the call on November 15th from our Adoption Agency, I remember the flood of tears, and phone calls that were made. I remember it all as if it were just yesterday, however, a month or more has passed. And while it seems like forever ago, it also seems as if it's just been a whirlwind of events up until now. During the week, over 140 miles driving each day. And on the weekend, we spend our time here, from early in the morning, until late at night. Our home hasn't been lived in this past one month, it has been slept in. And we wouldn't have it any other way. With her is where we want to be. Many have said, you don't have to be there every day, but yes, yes we do. This is what we wanted, and this is what we want. To be with her.

Many of you have asked about Emmarie's sweet birth mother. We have continued to keep in contact with her, we have continued to love her and pray for her. As you can imagine, she is going through one of the hardest things, and times that a birth mother could. It is as if she is mourning the death of a child. We keep her up to date on Emmarie's progress, and we share pictures/videos with her, when she asks for them. Emmarie's birth mom made a plan for her babies life. She hoped and dreamed for her, and she picked us. She chose us to parent her sweet baby. And we are forever thankful for her, and the choice she made.

Emmarie has grown and thrived, far quicker than we imagined. The medical team here at Miami Valley feels as if Emmarie was a little farther along than 29 weeks when she was born, because of the maturity she is showing. As of today, little Miss weighs 4 pounds 8.1oz. She has taken 87% volume by bottle since yesterday. If she continues to be successful bottle feeding; tomorrow, the feeding tube is removed! And from there, we are looking at discharge mid week to end of the week! We are so, so excited! And, to be honest, a little nervous. Bringing a preemie home, is different than bringing home a full term baby. There are so many things we have to be careful of, as little girl is very susceptible to even the smallest of viruses, such a cold. Emmarie will be limited to our home for a minimum of 2 months. No church, no restaurants or public places; only her pediatrician appointments, and developmental pediatrics/eye doctor appointments at Children's Hospital. We have a lot of things we have to be careful of. Visitors are allowed, however, should be limited and extremely healthy. No signs of cough, runny nose, or rash. Hand washing, and hand sanitizing will be vital. This is all to protect our little one. If she was to get sick, it could land her in the hospital, or worse.

We are ready. This is all we have been waiting for for the last 1 plus year. She is everything our hearts have desired, and more. We cannot wait to share our lives with her, to love her, to allow her to grow and thrive, and be all that she can be. The Lord has great plans for this tiny, but mighty little girl.

We are thankful for your love, and support. The encouraging words, cards, and calls. We definitely have a strong support system, and we are forever grateful for you.

We pray that your Christmas is a blessed one! We know that this Christmas will be one of the greatest for our family.

God is so good, and we have so much to be thankful for this Christmas season.

Blessings to you and your family.

Love,


Amber, Kevin and sweet Emmarie

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