Wow how time flies...

Wow I really thought that it would be easier to update the blog. But I have apparently underestimated the power of a 8lb 9oz infant.

We have been adjusting to parenthood. We love every minute of the sleep deprivation and funny faces that Abby makes. We have been trying out different feeding philosophies to learn which one works well for us and for Abby. She is still running the show.

It's hard to believe that tomorrow she will be 4 weeks old already! She is growing so fast and the time simply slips away. We are trying our best to capture it on film and video (though she doesn't do a whole lot yet).

On Wednesday she will be a month old...30 days..it's an emotional number of days. The number of days that we had with her sister Faith. 30 days with both girls has been a roller coaster of emotion. Both different journeys. It's hard to cope with the fact that from 30+ days we will be seeing things that Faith could have been doing. It breaks my heart and I miss her even more. We are so blessed to have Abby healthy and whole. On loan from God for what we hope to be a long life. We cherish every moment. Even in my most severe moments of frustration with Abby, I remind myself of how precious life is and that all of this is in God's plan for our family. I know that He did not intentionally bring us this pain, but because of things I don't understand He has helped us find peace, strength and purpose.

I haven't uploaded any new photo's yet, so those will all come at a later post.

Have a blessed and peaceful night. The boss is calling :)

Love,

Amy, Steve, Faith and Abby

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New Arrival

Sorry to keep you all waiting a week for this post!

I was hoping that the lack of posting would let you know she arrived! Monday, June 29th at 10:58 PM. Abby Grace Miles is 7lbs 11oz and 20 inches long and HEALTHY!!!

We went to the ER around 530 and were discharged around 730PM because I wasn't progressing enough. 10PM we were back at the hospital and she was born 58 minutes later. Needless to say there wasn't time for my epidural that I asked for...but I survived.

Now she is already a week old! Steve and I are so blessed to have this little girl. We want to thank everyone who prayed for our pregnancy, Abby's health and an easy delivery. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

She has had some visitors in the last week and looks forward to meeting others who are healthy and feeling good!

Abby already has a new best friend who was born on July 1st, Celia Grace Michel was born to our friends Christy and Burt.