Hope is here! Monica Grace delivered a beautiful 7lb, 6 oz baby girl at 1:35AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. The baby is absolutely gorgeous (pictures to follow), and if we didn't have some much faith in the knowledge and skills of the amazing doctors and nurses here at CHOP we almost couldn't/wouldn't believe the previously made diagnosis of TGA (Transposition of the Great Arteries).
We have named her Hope Eloise. Hope was one of two favorites before we learned about her heart defect, shortly before Thanksgiving '06. For obvious reasons, the diagnosis cemented it. Eloise, besides flowing well with Hope, has two special and appropriate meanings. The German meaning, a variant of Louise, is "renowned fighter". Given the early struggles that she will face, we definitely want her to be a fighter. The French meaning is "good health."
As of right now, the doctors are talking about performing her surgery tomorrow, 3/20. Please keep Hope in your thoughts and prayers. More updates, and hopefully pics to follow.
Hope Eloise
A family shot in front of the Giant Heart at the Franklin Institute. Seems appropriate.
3 comments:
Welcome Hope! Fight the good fight - we are behind you with our thoughts 100%. The Werlins.
We are all pulling for you little Miss Hope. You are in the best hospital in the world for your surgery and you are loved by lots and lots of people!!!
We are praying for you in San Jose..
David and Rosemary Steenhausen
Welcome to the world little Miss Hope. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.
The Fuhs'
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