Hi everyone! I’m really sorry that Phia and I have been completely out of the loop, but there are only so many instant messages I can send before my fingers fall off! Sadly we don’t have wifi in the hospital otherwise I would have blogged 300 times. I’d like to give you all a status update and get you caught up on what is going on.
First and foremost I would like to once again thank everyone for your kind words, support and love, I just got done reading everyone’s comments about Bella and its really touching to know we’re that cared about. Phia is going to love reading that once we get home.
So onto the update. In the last update I got you caught up through Sat afternoon. From there Phia was able to get up and moving and we were able to visit Bella who at the time was still in NICU. Phia got to hold her for the first time and it was just a beautiful and touching moment. It was hard not having her with us but she was doing just fine and looked good to go on Sunday.
Once Sunday rolled around we spent the early morning with her in NICU and then got the good news that she would be joining us full time later that day. At about 4pm we got our wish and we’re finally reunited as a family. My parents got a chance to see her that day and spend a little time holding her, of course she charmed them instantly. Phia’s parents will be coming down this weekend to get their formal introductions just as soon as possible. I know it’s hard for them not being able to hold her yet, but I promise you guys she can’t wait to meet you both.
As all of you with children know once we were finally together, that’s when the hard work started, we’re getting almost no sleep and trying to understand the intricacies of breast feeding. It’s hard because of Bella’s time in NICU we’ve lost a little of the instinct from the first few days. Bella was on bottles up there and got a little spoiled. But Phia and she are working it out together and it’s going really well. Despite the effort and loss of sleep we wouldn’t want it any other way, being apart right off the bat like that broke our hearts. We just all want to be a family finally.
So this brings me to today, even though we’re both super home sick, we’ve opted to stay through tomorrow (we could have been discharged today) just so that we are certain we’ve got the breast feeding down and that Phia and Bella are both feeling great. One more night of monitoring can’t hurt. I am home once again briefly to get a shower and pet the kitties but I’ll be heading back shortly.
I know everyone is dying to see her, but since we’ve been in the hospital for the last 4 (going on 5) days, we’re going to take the first few days at home to really get settled and find our groove. Phia is still pretty immobile so we’ll work out the details once we get home. So for now, I’m going to add a lot more pics of the bear cub. She’s way cuter now than the first pics you saw. She was still dirty and swollen from birth, but she’s super clean and cute as a button now. Please enjoy this pics, I hope they will tide you over for the next few days and soon we’ll start taking visitors once she’s a little settled in her new home!
We love you all, thanks again for you support!
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Phia and Bryan your girl is beautiful. Congratulations, The Denzlers
ahh! I love the hair on her. The photo where she is staring at you(Bryan) is just precious!
She is a cutie!
Glad you all are doing well. Can’t wait to see all of you!!
I’m in love with her already. I really like the ones where Bryan’s holding her. She’s looking up at you B with that look, like, boy do I have you wrapped already (as it should be, ask Shelby). Can’t wait to meet her (now you know why we like to smell baby head) xoxo Lili
Bella’s gorgeous! I love her hair. Does she have highlights already?
She certainly has the Lowery feet.She is such a precious doll baby.Cannot wait to see her!!!!!!!Love Daddy Greg
Congratulations to you both!! She is a very cute girl and so much hair….that’s awesome. Enjoy it, and we are excited for you to get home.
Zac and Kalia
What a little doll–I can’t
believe all that hair!
You must have had a lot of
heart burn Phia!
Bryan and Phia,
We love you! – Jess
Scott and I are so happy for you! Bella is absolutely gorgeous and we can’t wait for you to experience the fun once you get home. Call us if you want to compare notes!
Isabella is soooooooooo PRECIOUS!!! Great photos! Can’t wait to see you all at Christmas!
XOXO< Jon and Bev
Congratulations. You guys sure made a cute one!
OMG!!! She is soooo gorgeous!!! The fauxhawk really works on her!!!! She is such a combination of the two of you, it’s amazing!!! Wish I could be there now to meet her but so so excited I get to in December!! LOVE YOU GUYS!
Joce had a fauxhawk too and she came out gorgeous. Boy, I’ll tell you she is beautiful. And I can sure tell she is one of “our” babies. I love that you named her Isabella. I wish I could hold her and smell her new luscious smell… kiss her specifically for me… a hundred times and tell her that I can not wait to meet her! Congratulations to the new parents too.
oh! and make sure the nurses don’t steal her…
We don’t want to loose that baby…
Aahhhh…. She is sooo cute!!!! i cant wait to meet her in person. She is adorable. I assure you that she will be so beautiful when she grows up just by looking at her now (I bet she is gonna be funny too).
Congratulations!
The photos are so beautiful and Uncle Alex and I just can’t wait to meet her. Phia and Bry, we love you so much! Get your rest; It’s wise not to get overwhelmed with too many visitors especially after a C-section! You’ve been through major surgery and childbirth.
Congratulations you guys! She is beautiful!!!! Let us know if you need anything!
Wow, I should learn how to spell my last name! LOL!
Congratulations you guys!!! She is beautiful, please let us know if you need anything.
Thanks everyone for you awesome comments. I’d take some credit for Bella’s cuteness but since she looks identical to Phia, there really isn’t much I can take credit for. We’re still working though getting settled into life with an infant, but stuff is coming along. Utter sleeplessness aside things are going well. As time permits I’ll be updating the site with more pics. Bella Cub gets cuter and looks a little different every day so the more pics the better!