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She's Here!

The c-section went beautifully, Maggie was delivered at 10:17. She's 6 lbs 13 oz and has a smattering of Davey's hair, my chin, Millie's voice, Kate's ears, and Josie's temperament. Her lungs seem pretty immature so she's in the Newborn ICU for now.

Millie is back in her pre-op room and has not yet been able to really see Maggie. Immediately after delivering her the doctors whisked Maggie into the NICU in the adjoining room. I've been able to see her in there and have shown Millie the pictures. The lesion on her back looks good--it looks like a patch of skin covering what used to be the hole that was there. Her feet don't have any noticeable clubbing and she definitely has more sensation there than Davey did. We are so grateful that she is here.

 

 

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  1. She is beautiful! I am so glad things are going so well.

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  2. Wonderful! Welcome to the world, gorgeous Maggie. She is beautiful like all of you Killpacks! Thanks for sharing these fantastic pictures. Please keep us updated when you can. Send our love and congratulations to Millie.

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  3. Congratulations! She's beautiful and I'm so glad that everything seems to be good. I hope Millie will get to see Maggie soon!

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  4. Yeah!!!! Congrats to your whole family!

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  5. Congratulations! She is gorgeous!

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  6. What a beautiful girl! Congratulations! She is a beautiful miracle. I hope her and mom continue to do well and that you'll continue to update us on your inspiring fam! Love you guys!

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  7. How beautiful!! Congratulations to all of you!

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  8. She is so beautiful! Congratulations on your miraculous daughter <3

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  9. Congratulations on your little miracle! Millie, hope recovery is smooth!

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  10. Wahoo!I've been thinking about you guys all day. So glad it went well.

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  11. Yay! So exciting. She is absolutely beautiful, just like your others. Congrats, you two.

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  12. More precious than gold! Congrats!

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  13. So glad that Maggie is here safely. We pray that she and Millie will be able to go home soon. Congratulations on a beautiful baby!
    love, the Hannas

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  14. Hip hip hooray!! What a beautiful baby girl. Congratulations you two. I'll be praying for the best and can't wait to meet her myself!!

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  15. Been thinking of you all day! Great news! Hang in there Millie! I know recovery sucks :(

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  16. So happy for you! Congratulations!

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  17. Wonderful news! Thanks for keeping us updated as you can. Send our love to Millie and Maggie. They are both in the best of hands!

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  18. yay!! she is beautiful!! congrats to your amazing family!!!

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  20. Oh my, she's just beautiful. So happy for you! Congratulations!

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  21. thanks for letting us know! I'm so happy for you! She came to the BEST family ever!

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  22. Congratulations! You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!

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  23. Congratulations guys!! She is so beautiful :).

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  24. She is beautiful. Hope all continues to go well.

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  25. Love you guys. Can't wait to see more posts.

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  26. She's BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Congratulations! We're praying her lungs get stronger and she gets out of the NICU as soon as she can and that Millie recovers well and soon also! You guys are awesome!!!

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  27. Congradulations.....She is beautiful! Our best wishes for all of you!!!

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