Welcome Baby Emma!

We are so thrilled to announce the arrival of our first niece and cousin!

Emma Bentley Close
7:40 am November 3, 2009
3 lb. 6 oz. 14 inches

I just think this picture is so cute!!! You can see what a cute little girl she is and you can see her blond hair!

It's so hard to see her in this picture, but it's the best I have. Cade got some really cute ones that I'm sure they will post soon.

The proud Daddy!

She just fits right into the palm of Cade's hand!

The Entourage waiting to catch a glimpse of Emma

It was so cool to be there! I got to wait outside of the operating room where Kellie was having a c-section with Kristen and Grandma Bleak. We heard the bell go off to signal for the Newborn ICU team to come to the operating room for a delivery. We saw 2 nurses and a respiratory therapist rush by us into the little room. A few minutes later we heard a baby crying!! It was so neat to be just outside. We couldn't see anything, but we could hear everything. About 15 minutes later they wheeled the baby down the hall, past us into the NICU. Unfortunately, they didn't even stop for us to take a picture. We were just walking quickly trying to catch a look and a picture.

So far, mom and baby are doing well. When I left the hospital Emma was on CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) to help her breathe. She was going to get surfactant which is a substance that goes into her lungs to help lubricate them so she can breathe easier. Other than that, she looked great! Kellie is understandably exhausted and hoping to get a nap in before her spinal epidural completely wears off. Hopefully she will be able to hold Emma tonight or tomorrow.

Congratulations to the happy family!! We are praying for a speedy recovery for mom and baby!