Sandra's 2nd adopted baby arrived - pictures!!!

[hartmann]

Adley Denson Hodges was born yesterday morning Dec.19 in a Georgia Hospital.
Sandra was not there for the birth but just a few hours later.
The mother was to leave the hospital at noon today and the baby stay until friday(tomorrow) I have not heard any details.
I know that Sandras husband, Walker and the rest of the family got in from Louisiana at 3 a.m. this morning.
At 7:30 a.m. they were all headed to hospital to meet their new family member.
Here in Nashville we are anxious to meet him as well.
I wanted to give ya'll a little info that I have on the baby.
Sandra and baby is doing well! lol
he weighted 6lbs.11oz. she said he is really tiny compared to Walker.

a wonderful christmas present for sandra! Merry Christmas!!!
I am sure you will hear from Sandra soon

[AmazingGrace]

Adley Denson Hodges was born yesterday morning Dec.19 in a Georgia Hospital.
Sandra was not there for the birth but just a few hours later.
The mother was to leave the hospital at noon today and the baby stay until friday(tomorrow) I have not heard any details.
I know that her husband, Walker and the rest of the family got in from Louisiana at 3 a.m. this morning.
At 7:30 a.m. they were all headed to hospital to meet their new family member.
Here in Nashville we are anxious to meet him as well.
I wanted to give ya'll an update on the baby.
Sandra and baby is doing well! lol
he weighted 6lbs.11oz. she said he is really tiny compared to Walker.

a wonderful christmas present for sandra! Merry Christmas!!!
I am sure you will hear from Sandra soon

Thank you and yes she posted a thread in the nursery last night. We are excited for her and let her know we are so happy and cant wait to see the pics of Baby Adley!!!

[QueenEsther]

Ohhhh! I am so excite reading this thread! I am so happy for her!!!:christmasjig I can't wait to see pictures.

[revrandy]

What better Christmas Gift???

Congratulations to the Hodges Family!!

[Theresa]

he??

thought it was a girl...LOL

[Falla39]

Congratulations to the new PARENTS and little brother, Walker! May God

bless you and also the birthmother for her sacrifice! God is SO good!

Blessings,

Falla39

[hartmann]

I didnt know or see where she has posted. thank you everyone!

[QueenEsther]

I didnt know or see where she has posted. thank you everyone!

I still can't find where she already posted.

[Theresa]

Congratulations to the new PARENTS and little brother, Walker! May God

bless you and also the birthmother for her sacrifice! God is SO good!

Blessings,

Falla39

I still can't find where she already posted.

AG is a liar and trouble maker.

Its already been documented on other threads where she stirs stuff up - makes up stuff to start drama


Pray for her.

[Theresa]

:D

[LaVonne]

Congratulations Sandra!

[QueenEsther]

AG is a liar and trouble maker.

Its already been documented on other threads where she stirs stuff up - makes up stuff to start drama


Pray for her.

:jolly

[Falla39]

Sandra posted this last night in the Fellowship Hall under the thread

"Birthmother is in hospital, headed to hospital".


http://apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=10607&page=2

[BrotherEastman]

Congrats Sandra!!!!!

[Blubayou]

Pictures! we want Pictures!

[sherr34]

any recent updates

[Cindy]

Congratulation, how marvelous to receive such exciting news. God bless y'all.

[LaGirl]

CONGRATS! We want PICTURES!!!!

[Sandra]

You will never believe where we are??? HOME!!!! Baby Adley is sleeping in his crib. I will write more later. Just got in from Atlanta :D

[Elizabeth]

You will never believe where we are??? HOME!!!! Baby Adley is sleeping in his crib. I will write more later. Just got in from Atlanta :D

Great News!

[rgcraig]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope Walker is adjusting okay!

[revrandy]

Howsabout sum Pickchures???

[sherr34]

That is awesome!!

[LaGirl]

You will never believe where we are??? HOME!!!! Baby Adley is sleeping in his crib. I will write more later. Just got in from Atlanta :D

OH MY WORD!!!!!! HOME ALREADY!!!!! That is GREAT!

[SDG]

Congratulations!!! So happy for y'all. Continued blessings and happiness.

[Sis Santos]

Congratulations!

[rgcraig]

From Vicki:

I have been so busy with this baby...lol no time for AFF. He weighed 6 lbs 11.2 oz 19/1/2 inches

Adley Denson Hodges
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/Adley.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/Adley1.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley2.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley3.jpg

[nahkoe]

Oh my goodness he's so precious!

SOOOO tiny looking too! Mine were all HUGE compared to him. lol

[sherr34]

That is one precious baby

[Falla39]

From Vicki:

I have been so busy with this baby...lol no time for AFF. He weighed 6 lbs 11.2 oz 19/1/2 inches

Adley Denson Hodges
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/Adley.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/Adley1.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley2.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley3.jpg

Sis. Sandra,

Your little boy is adorable! I know you and your husband and Walker will

enjoy this precious infant. May God grant your all strength, wisdom,

and blessings, in Jesus Name!

Falla39

[Blubayou]

HE's a cutie! Sooo little- enjoy every minute.

[SoCaliUPC]

Vicki...what a munchkin!!!! Congratulations!!

[Sandra]

thanks everyone, my mother-in-law came over last night so I could have a full nights sleep. I am very sick with a bad cold, tryin not to kiss my baby. Its very hard , he is so precious. :D

[Sister Alvear]

He is a little doll...Blessings to you and yours. Hope you are feeling better.

[Trouvere]

Boy you are going to be busy for a while.New babies don't sleep much.He is adorable.Congratulations!

[Cindy]

He's so adorable. Congratulations on this precious gift.

[LaGirl]

HOW PRECIOUS!!!! he is sooo small!!!!! i know yall are so proud!!!!

[Sandra]

HOW PRECIOUS!!!! he is sooo small!!!!! i know yall are so proud!!!!

He is precious, I think I gave him my cold. Does anyone know what I should do? He has a runny nose and keeps sneezing. helpppppppp!

[nahkoe]

He is precious, I think I gave him my cold. Does anyone know what I should do? He has a runny nose and keeps sneezing. helpppppppp!

Eucalyptus oil *nearby* but don't let it touch him. I'd always drip it onto a washcloth then set that in the windowsill, or on the bed beside the baby (but..my babies slept in bed with me).

Humidity. If he gets to where he can't breathe, head into the bathroom and run the shower as hot as possible. The steam usually helps.

You can also put a pot of water on to boil and put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in that, you won't want to use the pot for cooking again though. It'll make the whole house smell yummy.

I really love eucalyptus oil. I'm 100% sure it's kept us out of the ER more than once. I use it even now for the kids, and myself, when we get all stuffy and can't breathe.

I think I remember seeing a menthol ish baby bath or lotion? I'd check with someone who knows more than I do before using it on such a tiny baby, but that might be beneficial too. Even if you just put it in some water so the vapors are hanging around.

[Sandra]

Eucalyptus oil *nearby* but don't let it touch him. I'd always drip it onto a washcloth then set that in the windowsill, or on the bed beside the baby (but..my babies slept in bed with me).

Humidity. If he gets to where he can't breathe, head into the bathroom and run the shower as hot as possible. The steam usually helps.

You can also put a pot of water on to boil and put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in that, you won't want to use the pot for cooking again though. It'll make the whole house smell yummy.

I really love eucalyptus oil. I'm 100% sure it's kept us out of the ER more than once. I use it even now for the kids, and myself, when we get all stuffy and can't breathe.
thanks:santathumb

[Sandra]

Here is ADLEYS newborn pic:


https://www.cherished-memories.com/nursery_viewimage.cfm?CFID=3314584&CFTOKEN=75358638

[LaGirl]

He is precious, I think I gave him my cold. Does anyone know what I should do? He has a runny nose and keeps sneezing. helpppppppp!

i have no clue. it has been 4 years since i had a newborn. i have forgotten EVERYTHING!!!!!

[nahkoe]

i have no clue. it has been 4 years since i had a newborn. i have forgotten EVERYTHING!!!!!

More proof I'm just meant to mommy lots of little babies? lol

I'd be right around pregnant by now again if I was still married (right around pregnant = almost pregnant, pregnant, or just gave birth) *sigh* It seems strange to not be planning another baby.

[LaGirl]

More proof I'm just meant to mommy lots of little babies? lol

I'd be right around pregnant by now again if I was still married (right around pregnant = almost pregnant, pregnant, or just gave birth) *sigh* It seems strange to not be planning another baby.

:christmoose

[Mrs. LPW]

He is precious, I think I gave him my cold. Does anyone know what I should do? He has a runny nose and keeps sneezing. helpppppppp!

Is the snot white? If so, it's likely not a cold, but just him clearing out his lungs. My newborn (now almost 3 months) has been sneezing since he popped out. I think it's partially allergens now, but the doc said it was just him clearing his airways... My two year old was the same when he was new too.

It might be a cold though.. there's always the possibility.. It sometimes helps to sleep them upright, in their car seat or propping up their mattress, helps them breath easier.

[Mrs. LPW]

Is the snot white? If so, it's likely not a cold, but just him clearing out his lungs. My newborn (now almost 3 months) has been sneezing since he popped out. I think it's partially allergens now, but the doc said it was just him clearing his airways... My two year old was the same when he was new too.

It might be a cold though.. there's always the possibility.. It sometimes helps to sleep them upright, in their car seat or propping up their mattress, helps them breath easier.

I was sorry to read that it wasn't just a cold. I trust he's doing well now! Praying. Children are so precious, it makes your heart hurt when they are sick.

[Dora]

He's a beautiful precious baby! I'm so happy for you! What a blessing!

Hugs!

Dora

[QueenEsther]

Eucalyptus oil *nearby* but don't let it touch him. I'd always drip it onto a washcloth then set that in the windowsill, or on the bed beside the baby (but..my babies slept in bed with me).

Humidity. If he gets to where he can't breathe, head into the bathroom and run the shower as hot as possible. The steam usually helps.

You can also put a pot of water on to boil and put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in that, you won't want to use the pot for cooking again though. It'll make the whole house smell yummy.

I really love eucalyptus oil. I'm 100% sure it's kept us out of the ER more than once. I use it even now for the kids, and myself, when we get all stuffy and can't breathe.

I think I remember seeing a menthol ish baby bath or lotion? I'd check with someone who knows more than I do before using it on such a tiny baby, but that might be beneficial too. Even if you just put it in some water so the vapors are hanging around.


Where can you find eucalyptus oil??? I am thinking that I may need to invest in some.

[Mrs. LPW]

Any update on papers being signed yet?

[rgcraig]

One month pictures from Sandra:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adleybirthannouncement.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley1month03.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley1month06.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley1month04.jpg

[Sandra]

One month pictures from Sandra:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adleybirthannouncement.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley1month03.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley1month06.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/adley1month04.jpg

bump!!!:happydance:happydance:happydance

[Blubayou]

I told you he was a doll!

[HeavenlyOne]

Looks like Walker! I hope Walker loves his brother.....LOL!

He is very cute.

[tamor]

Sweet!!

[rgcraig]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki9.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki7.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki3.jpg

[rgcraig]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki2.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki1.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki4.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki8.jpg

[rgcraig]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki5.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/rgcraig/vicki6.jpg

[Sandra]

thanks renda!

[rgcraig]

thanks renda!

You're welcome - they are both adorable!!!!

[tamor]

How sweet! They've grown so much. Adorable!

[Sherri]

Sandra, the boys are just SOOOOOOO cute!!! Also, the pictures from Uganda make me want to be there so bad. We'll be in Kenya in a little over two months; can't wait! I wish I could just hop over and see your orphanage, but our time there is always totally planned before we get there.

[Elizabeth]

Great pictures Vicki!

[Falla39]

Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig
Updated pictures in the Nursery Thread!

I was so glad to see this post as I had never heard the outcome of the
adoption. Prayed for a long time but never saw where it was completed.
So glad to see that everything went well and the baby is beautiful, as is
Walker. These children have no idea how priviledged they are to be placed
in the arms of this loving couple. I have never met V or her husband but I
feel the true spirit of mother and father in this couple. The orphanage in
Uganda also confirms that spirit. When this world is so full of homeless and
aborted infants, to take the responsibility of parenting those not born of
your own blood, is SO commendable. I salute you both, in Jesus Name!!

Blessings,

Falla39

[SoCaliUPC]

WOW!!! Walker has changed so much....growing up tooo quickly!! Adley is a good looking kid.