Katherine was born November 10, 2009, in San Antonio, TX at 7:51am weighing 5 lbs 3 oz and measuring 17 inches long. She was born 3 weeks premature and, prior to delivery, was expected to stay in the hospital for almost a month in the newborn intensive care unit.
The morning of her delivery was bittersweet for me and my wife. We were excited that we were going to be able to see her, but pretty depressed that we were not going to be able to take her home for almost a month – or even hold her for longer than a few minutes after delivery.
Thankfully, Katherine arrived almost 2 lbs heavier than the doctors expected and very healthy. She never went to the NICU and was able to come home with us after only 2 days in the hospital.
The happiest moment of my life was in the delivery room after they weighed her and announced her weight. She’s perfect!
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Well said and I felt the same anxiety and joy at Katherine’s perfection.
Posted by Garry | November 16, 2009, 10:24 am<3 she is perfect! I love her already!
Posted by Danica | November 16, 2009, 11:40 amI love her! She is absolutely beautiful, and I’m not just saying that because you’re my friends. I can’t wait to see her again, hopefully her pretty blue eyes will be open and she’ll be awake.
Hugs and Kisses to you and Erin. I love you guys!
Posted by Sophie | November 16, 2009, 11:46 amThe way Erin says, “Katherine, wake up, sweetie” omg….I almost cried, she’s a natural! You guys are awesome parents!
Posted by Christina from TC | November 16, 2009, 3:10 pm