Nine months ago we met our daughter. She was placed in Kevin's arms and she studied him... very interested in this new face. I hovered, watching with teary eyes. Then she stuck her hand in his mouth, and everyone laughed. She didn't cry, didn't seem scared, and just seemed to go with the flow and wanted to explore the new surroundings and faces. The grieving came later that night in the hotel room. I don't think any of us slept more than an hour at a time that night.
We've passed another mark this month, as well. Hannah has now been with us longer than she was at St. Lucy's. She was a little over eleven months old when we brought her home, but as a preemie weighing only 2.6 pounds at birth... she spent her first two and a half months of life in a hospital.
I took this photograph while Kevin was tossing Hannah in the air Saturday night. The photograph is not cropped. That's what I caught in my lens.
Our new speech therapist called and scheduled Hannah's first appointment for next Tuesday at our home. Yippie skippy! I'm so thankful that she's starting to think that repeating back words and sounds is fun. Tonight's attempted words were "Go Dog Go!" as we cheered and clapped for Sedona as she raced through the house. Still waiting to hear from the physical therapist.
Happy nine months, little bug. We love you so much.
you're doing a great job in digital scrap booking. you come up with the best ideas. awesome picture. and now really, it has been 9 (!!!) months ever since our little ones came home. WOW - time surely does fly when you're having fun.
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mel
Incredibly sweet... and what a GREAT capture!
ReplyDeleteHappy 9 months together!!
Congratulations on this milestone! I love reading your blog and sharing in your joy as a family.
ReplyDeleteLove this photo!
ReplyDeleteThat photo is fantastic. And to think there is no cropping!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 9 Months! You are full of creativity! Love the new header and the digital scrapping you do. Here's to many more happy memories in the days to come!
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Lora
Congrats on reaching this point. Based upon that photo, I think Hannah Claire will have a great future as a stunt woman.
ReplyDeleteTime can't be passing that fast....family love has changed her into such a beautiful young girl. Such a good job you are doing.
ReplyDeleteDidn't that make your stomach hurt a little bit??
Lora and Shelley, First thing Kevin and I both thought when looking at this pic was "Nana's not going to like this!" because she gets nervous when she sees "flying Hannah.". Now I'll think of you, too! Heehee!
ReplyDeletei LOVE your photo! it's wonderful! what a precious blessing Hannah has been and continues to be!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful daughter and a beautiful blog you have! I really enjoy your stories and thoughts : )
ReplyDeleteI am SO behind in reading/commenting- I LOVE this picture! Congrats on these very special milestones!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very special milestone!! I've taken care of preemies for 13 years and followed up with many ~ Hannah looks wonderful!! Totally love the picture too ~ it is great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Nine Months!!! That is just about the CUTEST photo and scrapbook page that I have ever seen. SOOOOOO good!!! And LOVE that new header photo, too!
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