A Visit to the Pediatrician

Delaney went to the pediatrician on Wednesday and got a clean bill of health! She gained 3 oz. and grew an inch! We will go to her pediatrician in Atlanta on Monday.

Christmas Miracle

We were on our way home from the pediatrician when we got the call that we would be able to go home for Christmas. We got clearance to leave Oklahoma on Wednesday around 4:00. We feverishly packed the car and started driving. We wanted to stay ahead of the winter storm that was heading toward Oklahoma. We made it past Little Rock and had to stop because the rain was terrible and David could hardly see. We drove the rest of the way on Thursday, again in the rain. Today when David checked the news we found out that Oklahoma City got 14 inches of snow (an all time record) and the highways were closed down.

Merry Christmas

All our Christmas wishes came true...we have our baby girl and we were able to celebrate the holiday with our families at home! When my mom found out my mom and Elizabeth picked up our canine companions and set the table with my Christmas dishes. Then when we got home our families brought dinner and came over to celebrate Christmas Eve. It was wonderful!!! Then Christmas afternoon my family came back over and brought lunch. We decorated our tree with all of Delaney's "Baby's First Christmas" ornaments. This has been the best Christmas ever!

She's Ours!

We just got word that it is official...Delaney Elizabeth is a Bell. We couldn't be happier. We are now waiting for the interstate compact to be complete. We will continue to keep you updated. For now we are just delighted to be a family!

Reindeer Games

Daddy and Delaney played games while I went to Target to get baby supplies. Sidenote... I now understand why you need receiving blankets (I would call them tortilla blankets because Delaney looks like a baby burrito when we swaddle her). David and Delaney watched the Falcons beat the Jets. David is an awesome Daddy! And yes that is a reindeer on her little bottom.

Adoption Update

Delaney loves taking naps in her baby papasan chair with her blanket from Meemaw. Meemaw made the blanket! The state of Oklahoma allows birth mothers 72 hours to change their mind regarding their decision to place a child up for adoption. Being that the 72 hours falls on a Sunday, she will be going to court and giving up rights tomorrow. Her appointment is around 4:00 and we will hear soon after regarding her official decision. In the mean time keep praying. He hears our prayers!

Our First Bath

We gave Delaney her first bath this morning. My mom helped me and David videotaped and narrated. Delaney protested. After I washed her bottom she promptly pooped! It was perfect timing. Thank goodness we had a new diaper under her.