Thursday, February 18, 2010

Meet Hazel

Guess who decided to make her grand entrance into this world on Wednesday, Feb 17th @ 4 am? That's right. Hazel Lynette Reed is here and she is perfect. This is Kirstin's sister Dana and I thought you all would like to meet Kirstin and Travis' little miracle. So without further adieu let me introduce you to Hazel.
Like I just mentioned, Hazel was born almost 2 whole days ago. She was 2 months premature and delivered by emergency c-section. She was immediately given to her mom and dad so they could enjoy their brief time with her. Guess what? She is still with us! This amazing little girl is 3lbs. 11 oz of toughness. She is breathing on her own and is fighting a fight that we thought was impossible. She's a miracle. But that's obvious, isn't it?
This precious little girl was born with a ton of dark curly hair which, for a Forsberg, is an absolute achievement. Let me tell you-to be 2 months premature and have hair that gorgeous is very, very impressive. Travis says she gets her lovely locks from her Grandpa Tom. I am sure he is right. According to Grandma Robin little miss has dainty hands and long slim legs just like her daddy. Hazel has the cutest ears and sings just like a little bird to whomever will listen. This little girl is a professional snuggler and has caused everyone to fall instantly in love with her.
When Hazel gets fussy there is one sure fire option to calm her, you just take her to her mommy and lay her down and let her listen to Kirstin's heartbeat. When she is with Kirstin she is home, she is content and she is happy.
Hazel is such a strong little girl and truly a miracle. She is close to being 48 hours old and defying all odds. We are so grateful for her little spirit.
She has wonderful parents. Travis and Kirstin love Hazel more then words can express. We all do. Right now Kirstin is very, very sick and the doctors are having a difficult time helping her. She is struggling with HELLP syndrome. We need your prayers for Kirstin, Travis and Hazel. These next few days are crucial and we ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Over the past two days Hazel has been described as a angel, a princess, a gift, a fighter, a trooper, a beauty, our hero and a miracle. Each and every word could not be more accurate.
She is a miracle and that is a fact.
If you would like to keep current on what is going on with Kirstin, Travis and Hazel feel free to check my blog @ http://www.thewidings.blogspot.com/ or if you are on facebook add me as a friend (Dana Forsberg Widing) and just let me know you are a friend of Kirstin's. I am trying to keep everyone current on her condition there.
Don't forget sweet Hazel, Kirstin and Travis in your prayers and thank you in advance!

11 comments:

Jennelle said...

Kirstin and Travis let me be the first to congratulate you on your precious miracle! Your sister is right! what a little fighter and trooper she is. She is so blessed to have such wonderful parents that have so much faith and so much love to give. Kirsten please get better soon. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

MUCH LOVE to all of you!
xo xo
Jennelle

ashley said...

reed family-
your amazing. seriously, amazing. hazel sounds like a sweetheart and i am so so happy you are getting the time with her that you are! kirstin, hope your feeling better soon, obviously hazel gets her stubbornness from you, just wanting to stay with her parents as long as she can. ;) and your a fighter too, i am sure you will kick this hellp syndrome stuff also!
you all are in my prayers, and thanks for sharing your miracle with everyone. love you all! ~~ash and luke

amy said...

Kirstin and Travis, CONGRATULATIONS! This is truly a miracle! We will be praying for your whole family and you will be in our thoughts. We love you guys!

Amy

The Wyler Family said...

seriously, you guys are incredible! congratulations on your little miracle! dana, thanks for the update.
we will continue to remember all of you in our prayers.
love to you all!

mckellebmassmemo said...

Thank you so much for the update. How exciting that Hazel is such a fighter and gets to have some time with her parents! We are sending our prayers for this wonderful family!

Chris and Cassie said...

Kirstin, Hazel and Travis... we love you and our prayers are with you. Thank you so much for the update Dana. Hazel is beautiful.

Emily Taylor said...

Kirstin, I don't know if you remember me from Hawaii, it's Emily Nordstrom. I've been reading up on your family and your little Hazel. She really is beautiful. Her sweet little chin and delicate little lips. What a miracle you have brought to this earth. My heart is with you.

You are in my prayers. Get better Kirstin.

the Hollands said...

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you and hope that Kirstin is getting better. We are all grateful for the updates, thanks Dana.

Gavin Holland said...

Shes vary cute and vary small. and I love her. she looks smart and i like the name Hazel. its a nice name

Brittany said...

A family of fighters! Doesn't surprise me...Congrats :)

Zoe Holland said...

Hazel is a nice name I like Hazel she is cute I love hazel