Soraya Cadence

Last Saturday, the 26th, I went in at 6am to begin my induction.... labor started at noon and Soraya Cadence was born at 5:22pm weighing 5 lbs 13 oz and 19 inches long. We were expecting her to have a complete cleft lip and palate - and were VERY surprised when we found out that it was an incomplete cleft lip only. So thank you for all of the prayers - we really believe that God healed her palate. I've been able to breastfeed her, which is something I really wanted to do (I wasn't able to with Adriana) but wasn't expecting to be able to because of the believed palate problem. She's such a sweet baby and Adriana is the most loving big sister - she's always wanting to kiss Soraya or help her when she's crying (she'll sing to her or find toys that she thinks will help! haha). She already has two names for her... Pirate Jack Soraya (no idea where that came from) and squeaky mouse. :)

We've had a busy first week - at Soraya's 1st doctor appt on Wednesday they said she had jaundice and sent us to get her bilirubin tested at the lab...it was 15 (20 is when they hospitalize the baby), so they sent us back again on Thursday...15.7. Friday it was 14.7 and we were seen by the doctor - he said it should be getting better now but wanted us to get it tested one last time on Monday to make sure the levels are decreasing. Hopefully that will be the last time my poor baby has to have her heel pricked!

We feel so blessed to have two healthy, sweet girls....thanks again for all of the prayers for Soraya - her first appt isn't until November 13th now, since it's just the lip (no device will be used since it's an incomplete!). We're looking forward to meeting with the surgeon and knowing what we'll be doing with Soraya...I'll try to keep everyone updated!