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Friday, July 16, 2010

INTRODUCING...



MATTHEW GRADY

6 pounds, 2 ounces

18 inches long

Born at 6:37 pm.

A BIG BOY for 33 weeks and 2 days!

He is in the NICU on CPAP and doing well at the moment. He may still need to be intubated, but only time will tell. It has been a very emotional, trying day, and I'm exhausted. Physically, I'm doing well. Just normal post c-section pain. We are so blessed and thankful to have an alive, breathing baby. Jessica and Emma Grace will meet him tomorrow. I literally heard the smile in Jessica's voice tonight when I talked to her. I will post more details later, but this was definitely the day the Lord had planned for him to enter this world.

Please pray for:

* his breathing to be easy
* his lungs to continue maturing
* no brain bleed
* no NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis)
* no other complications
* anything else I didn't think of or that the Lord may lay on your heart

Love,
Tonya

32 comments:

  1. Congratulation Tonya. He is beautiful, and I will certainly be praying.

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  2. Wow he is beautiful. Congratulations what a precious little guy. My prayers continue.
    Beth

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  3. Beautiful!!! I'm praying.......

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  4. Congratulations! I will be praying for him!

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  5. OH...MY...GOODNESS... he is just a doll! Tonya... I was dying for a picture and a few details... I am praising God with you for his safe arrival and you can count on the prayers of our family for precious Matthew Grady... I absolutely love that you used his big brothers name as a part of his. That is so special.

    Tonya, I am so thankful to have found you as a friend this past year... and I could not be more thrilled for you and your family.

    Can't wait to hear more of the details... whenever you are up to sharing more... but for now... rest, and enjoy your precious gift from God.

    You have our absolute joy and lots of prayers heading to our Heavenly Father on behalf of your precious family:)

    Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights.... James 1:17

    Missing Grady with you tonight... praising God with your for the safe arrival of His baby brother!
    Sara

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  6. congrats! he is so beautiful!

    i can't believe he was SO big for just 33 weeks...go baby boy!

    praying for you all...good job mama!

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  7. Congratulations!!! I am so excited to hear he is doing so well. Prayers are being sent up specifically for Matthew Grady!! He is precious in HIS sight!! Praying for a speedy recovery for you, as well. Enjoy your precious baby!

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  8. Hey Girl, Congrats! He is just beautiful, and a big boy! Praying for you and Matthew. Love you, LaRae

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  9. Congratulations...He is so beautiful! I am so happy for you all!!!

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  10. The Q's couldn't be any happier for you guys!!! We you love you can't wait to meet that sweet boy!

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  11. Tonya,

    Praising God with you and your family! Please know we are here for whatever you need! I can hardly wait to meet him!

    Love you,
    Leah

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  12. Amazing Tonya!!! So excited for you and your whole family that your fourth child is here and doing so well! Cant wait to see more pictues of your little guy!

    Love,
    ashley

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  13. So glad Matthew Grady's here Tonya and for his size. I pray that will help him be able to come home soon. He is beautiful and I'll be praying for all the days ahead, until you can safely bring him home. Try to rest as much as you can to get healing yourself!
    Love,
    Rachel

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  14. Tonya, he is gorgeous!!! Congratulations-we are praying for all of y'all!
    ML

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  15. He's beautiful! His name is perfect, a gift from God he is indeed. I've been praying for you both and will continue to pray for healing. Congratulations!!!

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  16. WOW! What a BIG boy!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Congratulations! He is just beautiful.
    Erin Lee

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  17. Congratulations. He is a big boy. Now it makes sense why you were big !! Prayers continue for you. I am so excited for you and your family. I love his name and like that you picked his middle name as Grady. I pray that you heal well and that Matthew makes his milestones and can be with you at home soon.

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  18. he's beautiful. absolutely beautiful. i'll definitely keep praying. love you!!!

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  19. Congradulations! Matthew is beautiful! Can't wait to meet him. Still praying for you all.
    Love YA!

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  20. Congratulations! What a special boy!

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  21. Congratulations! He is adorable. Love the name.

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  22. Congratulations! We are still praying for you and the baby. The kids are praying for you every night and when they say their blessings to eat. Please let us know if you need anything!
    Annette Standridge

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  23. He is beautiful!! Congratulations. We are praying for your family and your sweet baby boy.

    Allie

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  24. Oh, Tonya... he's beautiful. Perfect.

    I literally just walked in the door from the wedding and turned on the computer to check for this update.
    He's here, he's really here.

    We are still praying and praising God for Matthew.

    love you friend.

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  25. Congratulations!! So happy for you and your family! We are keeping the prayers going for you and Baby Matthew Grady!

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  26. What a beautiful little boy. Congratulations!
    Praising the Lord with you and your family.

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  27. woo-hoo! so glad matthew is here, and that you are well. many prayers are answered; we will continue to pray for a speedy recovery, and for no preemie complications!

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  28. Wow! What a big boy! He's beautiful...
    I love that his middle name is Grady. So thankful for this precious boy. May he continue to grow and thrive. :)

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  29. Congratulations Tonya! He is just a beautiful little baby boy!! Love his name and will continue to pray that he keeps getting stronger and can come home soon!

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  30. Praise the lord! July 16th - Baby Matthew Grady gave us all hope! We are so happy for YOU and the entire family. I know Baby Grady is watching over his little brother to give him strenght while he matures so he can go home with his family! I want to visit you when you BOTH get home! I want to meet the entire family. Amiee has been great with keeping me informed. Love you, Julie, Kim, Bailey and Heavenly Courtney Lea Abare x0x0x and praying for you

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  31. Tonya! Matthew is absolutely beautiful!!! We are all so happy for you and your family! We'll continue to pray for him while he gets stronger, and hope the days zoom by until you are holding him in your arms in the safety of your own home! Congratulations! Love you!

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  32. AH, CONGRATULATIONS! My mom was just telling me about your new son and some of the trouble he was having. I'm going to read and get caught up on everything. Matthew was huge for being born so early.
    So happy for you!
    Love,
    Lynnette

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