Jeffs turn again...Quite the last couple days. The Lord blessed us to day with the birth of a beautiful baby girl, Melanie Grace Westra. After some bleeding, the doctors here at spectrum decided they needed to do a C-section to make sure we both stayed as safe as possible. Melanie was born at 3:23 this morning at 2 pounds and 2 ounces. Shes pretty little, however, every time I go down to look at her, Im more and more at peace with the talented people that God put Melanie in front of. What an amazing group of people. Shes got tubes and IVs, and all kind of things going on, but she is sooooo beautiful. Every part of her body is perfect. Being this small, I didnt know what to expect when surgery started, but every finger and toe, nose and ears are developed. Shes gonna have to fight, but I cant imagine her being in any better place. Keep an eye here, we'll keep everyone posted on whats going on here. Gonna be minimum of 3 months in this hospital if the Lord wills her to make it through all her battles. Love you all!!! Thank you sooo much for the prayers, and support. We'll never be able to repay everyone for the care and thoughts we've recieved already at this point.
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Hi sweet tiny baby Melanie!! It's your aunt Glenda who lives way too far away from you right now! We are all praying for you out here in Iowa!! You've got a big fight ahead of you, but we know that God will keep you in His care! We love you more than you know!
Jeff, take good care of all of your girls! Nicki, try to get some rest! Miya and Jayden, you just let all of those grandpas and grandmas, uncles and aunts, and friends spoil you rotten!! We hope to see you all sometime soon! Love you all!
We love you so much already baby Melanie!!! You are absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to meet you! We wish we could be with you all right now, but are not, so hopefully we will get to see you all soon!! Praying that you will all get a good nights rest knowing that God is in control of all things. Love you all so much!!!
Congrats Jeff & Nicki upon the birth of precious little Melanie! We just want you to know that we'll continue to pray that God would give her more and more strength each day! Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help!
Congratulations Westras! What a little miracle Melanie is. It's truly amazing how small yet perfectly formed she is. We pray that she and Nicki continue to do well. Please let us know if there's anything that we can do for you guys.
Jeff and Nicki, Congratulations on your baby girl. She is so precious! We have been thinking and praying for you all day today and will continue to do that. We are thinking about you and your rode ahead. We've been there, not nearly as long as you will but know what your going through. Take care of yourselves and your little family and remember we miss you and are praying for you!
Congratulations Nicki and family! What a beautiful baby. While I know that these may be trying times for you, take heart, for God is good. My baby brother (now 30 and wonderful) was born weighing 2 lbs and 3 ozs at just shy of 26 weeks. He is and always will be our family's miracle. And while I know that God is in control, I also know that He never gives us what we cannot handle. Enjoy your tiny princess and know that we are thinking of you! Chris, Michelle & Grant LeFaive
Hi Jeff and Nicki here's letting you know that Tom and Barb are thinking of you and Melanie. We know that Melanie is in the best of hands. Uncle Barb and Aunt Tom
Please let us know if you guys need anything- a meal, someone to watch Mya and Jayden, etc. We'll be keeping you in our prayers!
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