I hope to post the birth story soon, but until then I have some more pictures to share. I was so happy today when I went to the NICU and Cora was off the CPAP machine. Later that afternoon my husband and mom went to the NICU and she was off even more stuff. Sorry for the non technical terms. I left all the “medical” stuff up to my husband since I was feeling so terrible. I ended up losing a lot of blood yesterday and wasn’t really able to do anything until this afternoon.
Thankfully after all sorts of medicine and shots and whatever else they gave me I am feeling much better and was actually able to get a shower tonight. I also slept for a few hours this afternoon and it feels like I slept for 2 days.
I’ll try to update more soon, the bottom line is Cora is doing very well. They have ruled out almost every potential problem and basically think she was just a preemie and her lungs weren’t quite ready to work when she was born. We are so thankful for all the prayers of everyone who knows us in real life and all my blogging friends.
Meeting Grandma
What a beautiful little girl! I’m so glad she’s doing better. Prayer works wonders! Hope you keep feeling better, too!
Anxious for every update.
So glad things are good!
She’s so beautiful, Toni! Congratulations to all of you!
PS. I’m exciting to see how your blog header will change now that she’s here!
Baby Cora is so beautiful. I am praying for her and your family as well. I’m glad to here that both of you are doing better. Her grandma looks so happy to hold her after so long!
Congratulations and I pray that you get to feeling good and baby Cora does well to.
Beautiful!
Oh she is simply adorable. Stunning, really. And what a lovely name. I’m so happy for you all. I’ve got you in my prayers and thoughts. Congrats.
Nell
Congratulations Toni and family!!!! We’ve been praying for you guys and will continue to do so. What a blessing and inspiration you guys are to all of us. Thanks for your example!! May God continue to richly bless you all as you seek after Him!!!
Love,
The Hankins Family
What a cutie
I love all the pink.
Great news Toni! Cora is a beautiful baby! Congrats!
She’s beautiful! So glad to hear that you’re both doing better!
Cora is looking great, and it sounds like you are doing better as well. Isn’t it amazing how much difference a few hours of sleep can make?!? Just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers — my daughter was born at 31 weeks and spent time in the NICU, middle guy was a 38 week-er, but had meconium in the sac, and my littlest guy’s lungs weren’t ready at a 36-week amnio and so it was scary a few days a later when I went into labor. Everything worked out for my family and I pray that the same will happen with yours. Hugs to you all!
Soooo sweet…can almost smell that new baby smell. (Mine smells like cherrios mostly now)
Congratulations…she is absolutely precious and beautiful!
she is so beatiful.congratulations!glad things are getting better
How wonderful!!! Can’t wait for the full birth story.
Cora is beautiful. God is so good!!!!! So glad to hear she is doing better.. you too!!!
Yeah for Cora! My youngest was a 4 week preemie and is now a rough and tumble almost 7 yr old. Cora will get there too! Good luck and happy thoughts to your family!
Congratulations! She’s beautiful!!
I’m glad to hear things are improving quickly. Cora looks just like a doll…so precious. Congrats!
She’s beautiful..what a blessing!
She’s absolutley beautiful! I’m glad you both are doing better. Grandma looks thrilled!
So glad to hear that you are Cora are doing well,what a great answer to prayer!
She is beautiful…!!! Congratulations and blessing’s to your family!
I’m so glad baby Cora is getting so strong so quickly! And I am very happy to hear you are feeling better!
SO SO happy for you! Sorry I haven’t been by earlier to say congratulations.
Praying mommy and baby will be home safe and sound soon!!!
Love seeing all the beautiful pictures! You look great!
SOOO very precious! Again, congratulations!
I hope she gets to come home really soon. Having a baby in the NICU is very trying regardless of any circumstances. My twins were there for 4 weeks. I’m sending good thoughts and well wishes your way.
she is gorgeous!! wanted you to know that my given name at birth ( i changed it when i got adopted at age 10) was Cora!! congratulations, glad to hear you are feeling and doing much better!! God Bless!!
Aww! She’s adorable! Glad she is doing better!
Cora is beautiful! I’m so happy she is doing better! I’m so thankful you are improving too, and able to get up and around today!
With our 32-weeker, I found myself constantly praising God that we live in a country (and in an age) when NICU care is readily available. In almost any other time in history–and in many countries around the world even today, my little guy wouldn’t have survived, but thanks to the medical care available in the NICU, 32-weekers have a 95% survival rate! Wow. God’s goodness never ceases to amaze me!
I’m continuing to pray for you all, and checking for updates! Thanks for posting these pictures!
She is a beautiful baby! I am so thankful for the NICU where my girls were born. The looks like she is doing wonderful and I’m sure she’ll be home soon. I hope you’re able to get some much needed rest. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Praise God she’s doing better! She’s adorable! Congrats!
I’m just catching up with all of your news, blessings to you all! So happy baby Cora is doing well and you are regaining strength. Rest, relax and enjoy your newest blessing.
God is so good.
Cora is just beautiful! I’m so glad you both are doing good.
Toni, congratulations on a difficult job well done. Wasn’t easy staying in bed, but it was worth it! Tell your Mom she looks “adequately” happy in that picture.
Congratulations on your newest addition! Praying for a quick recovery for you and Cora.
She’s beautiful, Toni! My prayers for her good health will continue. Cora’s mother looks great, too!
She’s beautiful! Congratulations on her arrival. I will be praying for you both!
So glad to hear that she is doing well. She is absolutely gorgeous!! You are all in my prayers.
I’m new to your blog and haven’t commented before. I just had to tell you, though, what a beautiful baby you have and how happy I am that you both are doing well.
Oh, Toni! She is just beautiful! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! And tickled she is doing so much better.
~Liz
Our seventh child, a beautiful little girl, had breathing issues, too. She wasn’t a preemie, but a blue baby is never good. She spent a few days in the special care nursery (hopital didn’t have a NICU) where they ruled out any problems and she has been great since then. She is now a happy, healthy, and sleeping-through-the-night 6 month old. I pray your number seven will be as precious and healthy as ours.
Beauuuuuuuuuutiful baby girl Toni! You do nice work
she’s beautiful. can’t wait to see more… Grandam sure looks happy.. Have a Blessed day.
Congratulations!!!
) She is so beautiful. I am praying for you, your new addition and your family!
Congratulations again! She is beautiful and I’m glad you’re feeling better. Hope you all get to go home soon.
Awwwwwwwwww! TONI! She’s gorgeous! I leave for a week and you go and have your baby! haha
I love her name!!! ♥
She is gorgeous!
Cora is so cute.
She has such a beautiful color! What a blessing
She is ADORABLE! I’ve been praying for you all and am so glad to hear things are going well!
She is so precious! Glad to hear she is doing better.
Absolutely GORGEOUS baby! Congrats!
She is gorgeous, and I am happy to hear you are both doing very well. I know, how scary the NICU can be.. My best friends son went there after being born almost 2 months early. You can’t tell now, he is a big boy!
Hope she is able to come home with you soon!
She is adorable! Glad to hear you all are doing better each day!
Oh, she is very, very sweet…and so tiny. Congratulations on the birth of your precious little girl!