Sunday, September 26, 2010

New Baby!!!

We are so excited to tell you that we have brought home our new baby girl!


Mira Zoe Allen was born after 13 hours of labour and no intervention.  For the first time ever, I didn't need drugs to get the labour going, and although I frequently asked for an epidural, it never happened because the doctor was very busy.  So, she arrived in a very healthy state, crying right away and demanding to eat!  She arrived at 10:30am on September 24th, and weighed in at 8lbs, 10oz and 21 inches in length.


We stayed in hospital until we had a urine sample from Mira to have her tested for ASLD.  The staff were fantastic and everything went very smoothly.  Now, we'll wait 7-10 days for results to see if she has the same genetic condition as Ashley and Hope.

Brodie is just LOVING his new little sister, and is frequently found cuddling, kissing and playing with her.  He says he doesn't mind at all that she isn't a boy!



We chose the name Mira because God blessed us with this miracle and the name Zoe means life.  She is our little miracle of life, and no matter what comes, we are so happy to have her and care for her.


14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!! She is beautiful! What a pretty name!

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a beautiful little girl. Ashley had phoned her mom and told her the name and I heard it this morning. What a wonderful name for a beautiful little girl.
She is truly a miracle and is so lucky to be born into such a loving family.
Marie McConnell

Katie said...

Awwe, she's so sweet Jolene, totally crying...you look FABULOUS, way to go. Can't wait to meet her. Congratulations to you all.

Anonymous said...

We are so happy for you!!!
Welcome home to the newest Allen!
Great work Mommy - sounds like everything went perfect.
Love & Hugs from all of the Lauze's.

aynsley said...

Mira a miracle LOVE IT.....can't wait to meet her and see you all soon.
It seems that you and Alex are blessed with wonderful girls- so beautiful and handsome Brodie looking so grown up and the best big brother ever!!!!!! ...again I LOVE IT!!!!!

Aynsley

auntyanita said...

Congratulations, Jolene you did look fantastic, are you sure you just gave birth. God bless you and Alex as you care for this little one.

Joan said...

Jolene & Alex we had a lovely 3 days with you and family!You are the most loving and caring parents.Brodie, you are an awesome big brother! We loved watching you hold and love your sisters.
We love you, Armin & Joan

Anonymous said...

congratulations!!!I'm so happy for you guys. Love the picture of Brodie with his baby sister

Erica

Anonymous said...

congratulations!!!I'm so happy for you guys. Love the picture of Brodie with his baby sister

Erica

Anonymous said...

What a pretty little daughter you have--and the name --perfect-- 4 beautiful children to love and care for--May God Bless your family with continued happiness.
Congratulations!

Johnny and Helen

Nichole said...

Congratulations!! She is beautiful and I love the name you chose. How blessed you are.

Michelle W. said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful! Can't wait to meet her.

Derek & Jo said...

Congratulations you guys! She is beautiful!!
Derek & Johanna Friesen

Anonymous said...

Mira is just a beautiful little girl!! And I love that Brodie didn't mind, he looks so cute lying there beside her. We are so happy for the news that she is healthy. How blessed you must feel!! Will continue to pray for calm days, not too busy - just right days for all of you!! love Madelaine