A niece is born

Gabriela Nicole Gosnell
entered the world on May 15th weighing 5 lbs. 4 oz. and 19.5 inches long.

Her Mom, my sister in law, Noelle, was hospitalized and put on strict bed rest at 22 weeks. She left behind her 18 month old daughter Rachel to be able to hold her sister in. It was a rough road, in which Noelle came home around 28 weeks, only to return at 30 weeks. Gabi was delievered at 34 weeks and 4 days.

She is very, very healthy and strong. Her lungs were excellent. She was placed in the NICU, to help her maintain her body temperature, help her eat (get enough calories) and help get rid of jaundice.

She was only taken out of her crib for weighing and feeding at the same time. Too much in and out, and stimulation is not good for our little premie!

Gabi loves her Aunt Trish, she gave me a finger squeeze!