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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. Natalie OckeyJuly 17, 2012 at 11:42 AM

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

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  2. Joani E.July 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    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. Jenni ElyseJuly 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    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. PennyJuly 17, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Yeah!!!! Congrats to your whole family!

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  5. AshlieJuly 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Congratulations! She is gorgeous!

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  6. erica eJuly 17, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    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. LizJuly 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    How beautiful!! Congratulations to all of you!

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  8. All of My LifeJuly 17, 2012 at 1:07 PM

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

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  9. AliJuly 17, 2012 at 1:16 PM

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

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  10. StaceyJuly 17, 2012 at 1:37 PM

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

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  11. KimJuly 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM

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

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  12. krogersJuly 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    More precious than gold! Congrats!

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  13. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    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. HilJuly 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    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. amyseely2003July 17, 2012 at 2:04 PM

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

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  16. StephanieJuly 17, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    So happy for you! Congratulations!

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  17. WhitneyJuly 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    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. MichelleJuly 17, 2012 at 2:20 PM

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

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  19. About the Rindy's:July 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Could not be happier!

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  20. Isaac FamilyJuly 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

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

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  21. Emily WiddisonJuly 17, 2012 at 5:03 PM

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

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  22. Rob, Kerri, and Robbie HansenJuly 17, 2012 at 5:37 PM

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

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  23. Becca ShawJuly 17, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations guys!! She is so beautiful :).

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  24. Mike and JackieJuly 17, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    She is beautiful. Hope all continues to go well.

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  25. StephJuly 17, 2012 at 9:37 PM

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

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  26. J♥MJuly 18, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    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. The momJuly 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM

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

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