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My daughter, Ella

4.24.2006 — 9 Comments

“My daughter.”

Incredible words.

“My daughter” spoken from a guy who if he wasn’t in a labor room, there’s a good chance he could be outside blowing something up or burning something down.

I now have a daughter and a brand-new responsibility as a God-fearing parent of a beautiful (the MOST beautiful, by the way) baby girl – Ella Marie.

Today was QUITE the day. Of course EVERYONE had to come and visit Mom, Dad, and Ella. We did take some time this afternoon for “family time” where it was just the three of us bonding (or “napping” as I like to call it!)

We are ALL very exhausted from the tremendous event that has taken place – and we are PRAISING THE LORD for his miraculous hand. This truly is the most incredible thing I have ever witnessed in my life.

More photos are now available here.

I’ll whet your appetite:


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to this point, I have personally changed 5 diapers BY MYSELF!

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Ella Marie Sheets

4.24.2006 — 42 Comments

Ella Marie Sheets was born on April 23, 2006 at 11:24PM at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She weighed in at 8lbs., 3ounces and she was 20.5 inches long!

She’s beautiful.
She’s a miracle.
She’s an absolute blessing from the Lord!

You’ve been waiting. We’ve been waiting. Finally, the wait is over!

Mom and Baby are absolutely terrific.

Jess did have to have Ella via emergency c-section (thank you for praying!). After some initial complications, everything is absolutely fantastic.

Ella is a happy-sleeper. She’s so “content”, I guess. Jess is doing wonderful at providing nutrition for her new baby girl. We are both so thrilled with our bundle of God-blessed baby!

Some pictures:


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More pictures here.

Even a video clip:


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Water Broke!

4.23.2006 — 18 Comments

On our way to the hospital!

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MOVIE REVIEW: “The Sentinel” (PG-13)

4.22.2006 — 1 Comment

This afternoon, to help pass the “we’re having a baby, just not right now” time, Jess and I took in a matinee of “The Sentinel”.

We enjoyed the movie, though the plot didn’t twist like I personally hoped it would. I’m always disappointed when I come up with the “answer” to the “problem” in a movie plot and then find out that I was right. I’d rather have my suspicions and then get “proved wrong” in some huge plot-twist at the end of the movie.

Acting-wise it was weird to see Michael Douglas in a movie about the President and NOT be the President. Even Miss Longoria does an “okay” job in her first movie-role. Kiefer Sutherland also does his role well.

The movie made me want to study a bit more about what the Secret Service is all about. I’d like to know what we’re “allowed” to know about what they do and don’t do – and whether there are really 6+ snipers on top of the White House at all times??

The Lord’s name is sadly abused over and over again throughout the movie – with a curious absense of “other” casual slang.

The movie did it’s job of keeping us interested – it at least kept Jess focused on a plot rather than the every 10-minute contractions!

I was so hoping for a water-breakage at the theater story, though.

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On the way … to the movies?

4.22.2006 — 1 Comment

Yep.

Jess exclaimed numerous times today, “I’m BORED!” as she continues to monitor her 10-minute-apart contractions. She finally said, “Is there any movie out that we want to see?”

I literally laughed, thinking she was joking, but knowing that deep down I would LOVE to go to the movies.

I told her the couple of movies we were wanting to see that were currently in theaters and she plugged in her hot rollers to do her hair!

So, we’re on our way to see “The Sentinel” this afternoon here in town and I just have this recurring thought of just how cool it would be to tell the theater manager, “I’m sorry about the wet seat!” as we ran out to head to the hospital.

Thank you for those who continue to check in here at stevansheets.com to get the latest updates on our very own “Baby Story”! We’ll continue to keep you updated!

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