Christening Day!

Day 22

Emma had a truly wonderful day today.  Today she was baptized in the NICU surrounded by loving family.  We were thrilled to celebrate this special occasion with so many people that are so very special to Emma and her parents.  Emma's Godmother is her Aunt Lindsay and her Godfather is her father's cousin Nick.  She is one lucky lady to have such wonderful people to support and guide her.  Emma was also joined today by her Memere and Grandpa, Grandma, and Nick's wife Jen (and Emma's second-cousin-to-be!).  Thank you to everyone who came or sent their well wishes - we had a great day. 

Emma behaved during the ceremony very well. 

Even when she got sprinkled with the holy water!

The proud parents and Godparents:

Emma's Mom, Aunt Lindsay, and Memere and Grandpa

Thanks to all the love and prayers surrounding her, Emma had a great day health-wise as well.  The new tube has just done wonders for her.  They were able to lower her pressure and oxygen even further, and she de-saturated much more infrequently.  Overall, she was peaceful and snoozed most of the day, except for a little squirming and kicking here and there (she can't help herself!). 

Emma also got pretty spoiled today.  Our friends at Jaymark gave her a beautiful, engraved Guardian Angel pin. 

Grandma made an amazing piece of art to commemorate Emma's big day!

And Memere and Grandpa got her an adorable "little peanut" hat!  Curious is going to hang on to it for awhile until Emma grows into it.  He knows it's just on loan though, so he won't get too attached. 

And Nick and Jen got her a big bag of goodies too! 

We are so thankful to have the love and support of such wonderful people.  Thank you to everyone for being there for us through this journey - we could not do it without you!!  Let's hope these great days continue!