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Blogging Takes a Back Seat

Big news:  I'm a grandma!  I'll be back to blogging, reading, and commenting in a while, but for now I'm busy with other things.  The baby had a bit of a rough time during the delivery, and will spend some time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), but I think she'll be fine. 

Thanks for the miracle of birth, wonderful nurses and doctors, and medical facilities.


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  1. in the coopNovember 27, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear all about that little bundle of a blessing. Prayers that the baby is out of the NICU and home with his parents soon.

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  2. Bob and DebNovember 27, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Congratulations Kristi! How wonderful, especially this time of the year. I am glad to hear baby and mamma are doing well after a rough delivery. Take care, hug that baby lots and enjoy every second! We will be here waiting for pictures when you return. xoxo

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  3. NancyNovember 27, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Congratulations!

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  4. BiancaNovember 27, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Congratulations Kristi!! How wonderful the baby is already born!! Hope she will be out of hospital soon and her Mom and Dad can take her home.
    Go and be a proud grandma!!!
    xxx Bianca

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  5. reganNovember 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Congratulations!

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  6. Kathy Felsted UsherNovember 27, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations Grandma! Sending prayers that she is out and settled into her home very quickly.

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