Sophia was born at 11:36 this morning and is a remarkable baby! She is breathing on her own and she scored 8/9 on the apgar tests, which is the average score for full-term babies. When they showed her to me right after birth, she looked right at me as if she knew I was her Mom. It is wild to me that we had begun plans for Sophia’s funeral just eleven weeks ago and now we have a beautiful baby girl!
Sophia was born at 31 weeks and weighs 3 pounds and 4 ounces, so she will be in the ICU for babies for 6-8 weeks to gain wait and be prepared for any complications. The ICU nurse said her chances of survival are 99.9%, which I’m guessing is about the same for any of us. It might seem sad to not bring your baby home, but there is nothing sad about today. We’ll love Sophia in the ICU the same as we will love her at home. It is so amazing that we got to meet Sophia today!
For more pictures, go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/SeanRmsy/SophiaMarieRamsey?authkey=csyf2KQAzN8
Terrific news! And I know your middle name is Marie, but I’m going to pretend you named her after me.
Congratulations! I’m glad you and Sophia are doing well. She is beautiful. I am delighted for you. Jubilant really! Tears of joy.
“There are two ways to live. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.”
Einstein
Mnay, many happy congratulations of the arrival of your daughter
I’m so pleased for all of you at the safe arrival of Sophia! That is wonderful news. And she is such a precious little bundle!
Congratulations!
Jane, Felipe, and (big) Sofia at 5802.
I am one of Jessica’s friends. Even though I don’t know you personally, I have thought of you often over the last few years. I am an infertility patient also and know the pain and heartache of wanting a baby and not conceiving. God has answered your prayers and mine. I delivered at 34 weeks. The NICU can be a little intimidating with all the milestones to be achieved before you can take your baby home, but little girls make great patients. Sophia is beautiful! Congratulations and may God bless you as you continue your journey.
We’re so happy for you! What sweet pictures! Can’t wait to meet Sophia, and to see y’all.
I am also one of Jessica’s friends who has been praying for you guys! We lost a baby at 5 months and have felt that sorrow. Words cannot explain how happy I am that Sophia is here and healthy. We will continue to pray for your family! She is BEAUTIFUL!