Tandy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Let me introduce you, if I haven’t already, to my beautiful Great-Granddaughter AvaLynn, born December 20th at 1:48pm, weighing in at 6 lb 14 oz, 19 in long to my also beautiful granddaughter, Rayna (aka Ta-Ta). I was blessed to have been by her side helping her during every phase of the birth and to witness this miracle of God as she graced us with her fiery little presence.Later in the day, she started having trouble breathing and she wouldn’t take any food. After a few tests, it was determined that she had pneumonia and they put her on oxygen, a feeding tube and rushed her from the little hospital in Irwin County Georgia by ambulance to the Neonatal ICU in a bigger, better equipped and trained facility for neonatal care, Macon Childrens Hospital. I was comforted knowing she was going there – this is the hospital that performed the brain surgery on Timmy and also where my great-nephew, Collin was born. I knew she was going to be in good hands and I was right. I was blessed to know this and share this comfort with my distraught granddaughter and Steven, the babies father. Nonetheless, it was a scary few days and we spent a lot of hours praying and comforting each other. Now, all is well.AvaLynn Rae Poole came home last night. She is beautiful, fiery and strong, just like her mother. We settled her in to her new surroundings last night – and she took over like she owned the place (lol)! Her mommy’s tears are now of joy (and so are her G.G.’s (great-grandmother’s) and the house is filled with happiness and gratitude.Keep her in your thoughts and prayers – that all will remain well and that she continues to fight and grow stronger over the holidays!May the Lord bless your families as much as he has mine this Holiday Season! I love you guys!A picture to truly show her beauty (yes – I went there – I’m bragging!)Here’s my little AvaLynn at 2 days – still on oxygen but off the feeder – in her mommies arms at the NNICU. Look how aware and alert she is – amazingly beautiful! I admit though – I might be a little biased.And furthermore - she is going to the games with me as soon as she's big enough. This one lives less than 7 miles from me - she's gonna be my Falcons buddy! I already made her a tutu and got her some Falcon onesies. And this is only the tip of the iceberg of what she's getting for Christmas (already got her Falcons rubber ducky, Falcons binky, 2 sleepers, pants, bibs and 2 hats) Here's a pic of my favorite Christmas gift for her:My baby is Risin' UP!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Indoctrination--I like it. Bring 'em up while they're young. Congrats and God bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Mo Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Good stuff Tandy! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Pretty great story. Awesome she's okay and home safe. Hope you and your family enjoy your time together this holiday. Go Falcons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossmare Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Congratulations Tandy! She is a beauty. Macon has a great NICU as that is where my grandson went as well. Edited December 23, 2013 by Bossmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 If she's competing for TATF Cutest Kid, she wins hands down! Adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowndesfalc Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Congrats Tandy and God bless!!! I hope ya'll have a wonderful Christmas. You already have a wonderful start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTMcAuliffe Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Greatest Great Grandma Ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 congrats tandy. cute lil thing. had a holiday miracle of my own. hadn t seen my son in 20 months and finally got a custody order enforced. i will finally get him on the 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 congrats tandy. cute lil thing. had a holiday miracle of my own. hadn t seen my son in 20 months and finally got a custody order enforced. i will finally get him on the 30th.You are truly blessed too!Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Tandy most babies are ugly. That baby is cute as a button. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 You are truly blessed too!Congratulations!thank you. will be a belated christmas present. and yes, he had falcons gear when he was younger lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 thank you. will be a belated christmas present. and yes, he had falcons gear when he was younger lol.Way to break 'em in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dabirds Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Congratulations!My new baby girl just turned 3 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Congratulations!My new baby girl just turned 3 months old.Almost old enough for the games (lol - jk) Seriously, though - congratulations - your life must be so much richer! We'd love to see a pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient raptor Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 That's GREAT, Tandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Haha - I watched the game with my little great-granddaughter and she was really paying attention - I swear she was. I was cracking up. Then she fell asleep late in the 4th quarter. Wish I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert_Falcon Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirdieBirdieIndie Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Congratulations! She's a cutie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam25 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Congrats Tandy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Aww.. She is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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