Because she was 6 weeks early, Baby Emma Kate got to spend her first 10 hours in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and then moved to the Special Care Nursery (aka Step Down Nursery). About 24 hours after she was born, she had already graduated to the regular nursery with full-term babies. She’s quite the little champ!
All hooked up to monitors:
Where did this blonde hair come from?
Getting her first physical:
The scary looking incubator:
Baby’s first feeding – they were expecting to have to put her on a feeding tube, but she was able to eat straight from the bottle right away:
Bed #12 in the Special Care Nursery:
See a video with her in a cheerleading pose (if you’re wondering, it’s because she was breech and her legs will straighten out in the next couple of days!)
And if you’re a grandparent (those are probably the only ones who care this much!), see a video of her first case of hiccups.
We are very happy and excited for the both of you. She is beautiful. Just wanted you to know that this is a great blog. We especially loved the videos and narration of the pictures. We look for to seeing you all…especially Miss Emma Kate. Love you.
How precious she is and already crying with the best of them as her video shows! Dee has already met her in person and Addison, Madeline & I cannot wait to meet their newest cousin! What a wonderful ending to a stressful week of waiting! All our best wishes to our newest family member. Time for Grandma & Grandpa Kirkland to buy another Christmaas tree for their living room! J. Franz
What a beautiful baby! I know you all are very proud and happy! The website is really special. Emma Kate is a lucky girl to have such a wonderful family…just a warning..
As I get ready for my little girl to get married…I remember so well similar wonderful feelings of being a new parent. They grow up too fast. Enjoy EVERY minute!
We hope to see her soon at Mack Primary School:)
Congratulations! She is beautiful…so precious. Enjoy your time with your family.
~jenny & chip mcgrath
What an answer to prayer!! I’ve kept up with what’s been happening through Beth. So very glad that she’s fine and you’re both getting to go home. After you’ve settled in I’d love to stop by for a short visit.
Susan Carson
She is absolutely beautiful! I know that both of you are thrilled to have such a perfect little baby girl! Mrs. Kirkland is such a proud Grandma! She’s been smiling since she got back to work! Goodluck and best wishes!
We are so excited for you all!!! I can not wait to meet Emma. Please keep us updated with all the little details and pictures.
Enjoy all the little moments and she will bless you beyond belief.
The Jacobs
We are thrilled for both of you. I love the website (and would expect nothing less from Bradley
) . We can’t wait until we will be back in the Atlanta area to meet Emma Kate in person. She is absolutely adorable! Congratulations again!!
~ Jarrett, Beth, and Ben
Congratulations! She is so beautiful. Best of luck to you and your family.
Alison and Bradley,
Congratulations!!! She is gorgeous and very blessed to have such a wonderful family to greet her into the world. I wish both of you all the best and can only imagine the happiness and joy she will bring to your lives.
~Katie Franklin
Bradley and Allison,
I am so happy for yall, she is a very beautiful baby! I would love to see her as soon as you can bring her out and about. Come see me one night at Chick-fil-a! Hope you both are doing well and getting a little bit of sleep. Best wishes and congrats!
Allison and Bradley,
Congratulations!!!!
She is so Cute, God bless her and I hope she will have a very happy and long life.
best regards,
Ramzi
What a precious, beautiful little girl, congratulations! It is such a gift to experience the love and happiness they bring, it is like no other. We wish you all the best!
I simply cannot put into words how happy I am for you both. You guys are a beautiful family. I am sending many prayers and a whole lot of love.
Jen Katz
Congratulations to you Bradley and Alison, you must be so proud! I knew something was happening when I noticed lately you were mostly offline.
SOOO cute!!! Seeing all those “firsts” pics almost brought tears to my eyes! Adorable! Thanks for including me on the list to get these!
Sallie
What a precious addition to the Kirkland clan! She is absolutely beautiful. You all have been in our prayers and what a blessing you have received! We can’t wait to have her visit Mack! Mrs. K is a proud grandmother! Thanks for sharing.
Bradley and Alison,
I am so happy for you and your new addition to your family. I know you are going to be fabulous parents, and I can’t wait to see Miss Emma Kate in person. She is so beautiful! Take care!
Love, Beverly
My Kirkies….
She is so gorgeous!!! And of course she has her own website! =)(by the way i watched at the hiccup video, and i’m so not a grandparent) I cannot wait to meet her! I’m so glad everything went well for y’all!! I’ve only been waiting for this precious baby for, oh, 7 years..hehe
I love you guys!
~Lisa
Congratulations! Thats awesome! I’m happy for y’all and for Emma. From her pictures it looks like she has more hair than you Bradley. ha! When i’m in town again i’ll give y’all a call and i’ll come see her.
Ward
Congratulations!!! I am happy for you all and specially for Emma. She is so sweet and gorgeous. My best wishes to both of you for being the caring parents for a cute little flower. Take Care n Enjoy…
Hi Beautiful new family,
I’m so glad to hear all of your wonderful news. God is SO GOOD and hears our prayers! The website is great–thanks for sharing Emma Kate with us. Can’t wait to see y’all. Congratulations also to the proud grandparents.
Much Love to All,
Clara and Chris Lee
We here in K-town have all decided she looks like Quentin but despite that she is beautiful. God bless you all and good luck. The website is great.
Love
Sarah