Congrats to Krystal for being the first to guess the correct weight!
And, even better, Gwyneth has officially hit her first big developmental milestone! Over the past several weeks she has becoming more and more social, and just within the past few days, she is finally smiling on purpose for us when we talk to her!
Here's some quick video I took this afternoon...listen as she says "hey" back to me at the beginning! Baby Genius!
("People Watching" by Jack Johnson)
Nate
Yay! what a big girl!! =]
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! He has answered the prayers of His people! Blessings to you...
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Way to go Gwyneth! Yeah 2nd to post :)
ReplyDeleteMyra
Just had to add I love the big smile she gave when you said to give you a kiss. Obviously she also already knows kisses from Daddy.=]
ReplyDeleteOh, I was close!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Gwyneth!!!
She is so precious in that video...smiling for her daddy!
Thank you for sharing...
Gooo Gwyneth!! I love how she said "Hey!" -- sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin cute... love those smiles!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the video! She's very cute!
ReplyDeleteAWWWW! I think she waved too!
ReplyDeleteShe is getting so big!!! I just love that gorgeous smile!! She is an angel!!!
ReplyDeleteoh ... my ... if that is not about the most gorgeous thing!!!! You are such great parents!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
Passing gas?? You are too funny! And Gwyneth? She's absolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteVery Sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love how when you said "Give me a kiss" and she got a big grin! Daddy's girl alright, and I love the pics of her and Tricia just lounging you can see the two of them just savoring eeevverryyyy second of it.
ReplyDeleteOh man... she's sooooooooo cute! And I have to warn you, as the wife of another bearded man, you're gonna wanna keep it pretty short as she gets better with her grip :)
ReplyDeleteThat's really great she is cooing so much. Our surviving twin Isaac was born at 23w0d and on the vent for 3 months and didn't start making any sound (except when he cried which wasn't that often) till he was 11 mos adjusted. He is quite speech delayed now (but generally doing quite good for a 23 weeker) so hopefully because your Gwenyth is cooing so well, she won't have to face the same challenge!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for your family.
Sonia
www.soniaandjong.blogspot.com
Thank you for sharing that precious video. I love seeing her because she reminds me of my oldest when she was a baby.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Gwyneth is trying so hard to "talk" to you..... and doing a great job at it. She just has a lot to say!! And her smiles are just too beautiful for words! I sure did have a good cry watching that video.
ReplyDeleteAgnes's old friend Judy
Too cute! my son wants to keep watching it over and over :) And so big- yay!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That is the most precious thing ever! Such a smart and beautiful girl!
ReplyDeleteI don't comment very often, but I read and pray for you guys often.
Thanks for sharing Gwyneth's sweet smile with us.
Elizabeth
YIPPEE! How adorable!
ReplyDeleteGummy baby smiles are the best! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteDrat...all she had to do was doodle in her diaper and my guess would have been perfect. Ah well, no mint for me!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh....soooo cute!
PRECIOUS!! =) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOhh, that is so sweet! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, how absolutely precious! I love seeing the pictures of her growing and thriving. How awesome is our God!
ReplyDeletelove the tongue action! she's really too cute for words!
ReplyDeletethere is nothing better than seeing your baby smile at you...blessings to you guys. you remain in our thoughts & prayers - thank you for sharing the video! love seeing miss gwyneth grow & change!
ReplyDeleteOkay. I am addicted. I admit it. I check this blog frequently. Daily or more if there's an indication that you'll be posting again later.
ReplyDeleteBut at this point, for the sake of my sinuses, I really must ask that you only post once a day. That's all the tears my sinuses can take - once a day of streaming and snotting. Really!
;) Seriously, what a miracle. Every time I see her little face, that's the thought of thankfulness I have. Every. time.
She's adorable! And getting so big!
ReplyDeleteAspiemom
How wonderful! Sounds like she's getting "bigger and stronger." :)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Kara
:) what a big grin! Amazing and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness- this has me grinning and grinning from ear to ear - almost as if I am right there too, trying to coax that smile. Ah the joys of parenthood! Really - this is too cute!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Gwyneth - such a big girl!!!
ReplyDeleteSeeing her smile melts my heart.
Blessings from Ohio
Yay Gwyneth!! What a big girl and those smiles are precious, had me smiling the whole video!!
ReplyDeleteshe is so lucky to have you for a daddy...Your verbal skills will rub off on her. LOL
ReplyDeleteHow precious! She is so adorable. There's nothing like those smiles.
ReplyDeleteNate she is so sweet and beautiful, I love that big smile.
ReplyDeleteWatching her smile-made me smile.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Gwyneth!
That's awesome! God is so good!! She's so beautiful (but you obviously know that!!) We continue to pray for your amazing family!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for totally making my night!!!! She is so precious!!! You are so blessed and it is so wonderful to see her thriving!!! How is Tricia? I think she went today for another treatment....Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pea:)
ReplyDeleteI have heard that after awhile some preemie's really thrive, it looks as though she just may be one of those, I just feel God has blessed you so and even better, it seems with not only a beautiful girl (you'll have your hands full in about 16 years) but a very smart one too!
God bless you all, in His love.
She is so cute!!!!! Love that smile and what a little wiggle worm!! My guess was only .5 oz off her actual weight--without going over! She is such a lovely little peanut!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lord for Gwyneth...
ReplyDeleteand thank you for providing us with a very beautiful "conversation" between Gwyneth and her Daddy!
A good day indeed.
j
What a big girl!!!! She is one happy baby!!!
ReplyDelete((((( HUGS )))))
Em
She is too cute... thank you for sharing with us...
ReplyDeleteWOOOOHOOO!!!! She is getting so big. That video was so precious. I can hear it in your voice that you are one proud Daddy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Fran
This video made me smile. I think that Gwyneth is going to be a daddy's girl, and love to play. She knew that last kiss was coming and turned her head!
ReplyDeleteGinnyBerry
Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI guessed 7-7 because of the date:) How fitting!
SOOO SWEET!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah in Gastonia, NC
www.sarahscraftycreations.blogspot.com
So precious and so beautiful! Answered prayers.
ReplyDeleteshe is very cute! wow what a little miracle she is! Praise God for all that answered prayer!Blessed be the Name of the Lord! He is Faithful!
ReplyDeleteTestimony baby!!! Awww!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, miracle baby! Praise the Lord for His goodness!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's always wonderful to see pics of your sweetie but oh how special to see her moving, cooing, passing gas ;o) (daddy's girl?) and even talking! lol! 'Hey' right back at ya Gwyneth!
ReplyDeleteHey, the number 7 = perfection! That is the cutest video. I am so thrilled for you guys. God is good.
ReplyDeleteMary
Hi Guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat a peanut!!! GOOOO Gwyneth!!
Happy Day!
Nurse Candice & Co in Nebraska
ok i loved the pictures but i love love the video!!! plus i so heaard her say hey at the begining. i cant believe how much she is growing!!! she is definately a blessing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful smiles....Today is a lucky day for Miss Gwyneth. One year ago today 07/07/07 we were blessed with our little man Alek, boy does time fly. Great to see she got the lucky "7" thing going too.
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Keep smiling Trish
Nate- thank you for the biggest smile from deep in my heart! She is a precious miracle :-)
ReplyDeletePrayer continue as always for you and your girls.
Kerry in Guilford, CT
oh my gosh, That has to be one of the cutest things I have ever seen!!!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh stop it! That was way tooooooo cute! Every time I see her I become more and more amazed. How precious!!!
ReplyDeleteLynsey
What a gorgeous girl! I love all the tongue action! She is all wiggly and smiley and happy, thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteApryl in NC
Watch out! Big girl coming through! I'm so happy for you both. What a sweet little miracle!
ReplyDeleteWow! She's so cute and amazing! What a big girl!
ReplyDeleteHugs from El Paso,
Karla and family
YEAH!!!! way to grow Gwyneth!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThat video was absolutely adorable!!!! Thanks for posting it! It's fun to see video of her and see her little personality! :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!! I LOVE the tongue action :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! I love that big smile and that cute little tongue that seems to have a mind of it's own. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, big baby girl! you're doing a great job loving on her and caring for her, and it shows! Our youngest was small and weak at birth and struggled to eat... I well recall the excitement of seeing him grow and grow and grow... you'd NEVER KNOW now that he was such a little duff ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy baby!!
ReplyDeleteSweet angel of a girl! What a living doll!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute video!!!! I am so glad everything continues to go good for you and your sweet girls! I pray each day that everything continues to go the right direction. What an amazing road you and your girls have been on what a great example you guys are to all. Thanks so much for sharing your story, it has changed my mind on being a donor. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePrecious Nathan & Tricia!!!! I am praising God for all of your blessings, especially Gwyneth!!
ReplyDeleteGwyneth really looks like Tricia in this video. They have the same beautiful smile!
ReplyDeleteThat is super sweet. She is just too cute! That really kindled my baby fever even more.
ReplyDeleteSomeone else commented about what a sweet baby she was going to be.. Fair warning, no preemie fights this hard to live and thrive without becoming 1 determined individual in the 2's, 3's and on -Heaven help you :o)
ReplyDeleteOh Sure Nate, MAKE US CRY!!!! Thank you Thank you, I have so waited for a video or photo;s of this!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethat is what my son weighed at birth!! How cool.
ReplyDeleteI am off to buy a kiddie soundtrack and I don't even have little ones anymore. Loved the song and the video. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute girl she is! I love the smiles and that was a really great "hey!" I love the tongue stage...my daughter when through it a little while ago and I love watching as they discover what they can do with their tongue. :) Way to reach 7.7!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful!!!! Thanks for the smiles. Tricia looks absolutely stunning. Praying for peace and healing.
ReplyDeleteLOL my daughterdid the constant sticking out of the tounge around that age! We called her a little lizard. Such a cute video!!!
ReplyDeleteshe is the sweetest. you are all blessed.
ReplyDeleteWho in their right mind can not smile at that beatuiful baby smile.. way to go baby G!!!!! I loved it.
ReplyDeleteGood growing, Gwyneth! Try saying THAT three times in a row! Hope that Tricia's treatment went well also.
ReplyDeletetoo precious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it love it! she is getting so big! way to go! :)jen in al
ReplyDeleteOh Gwenyth you are soooooo smart.... Ok mom and dad Yes, I heard her say "Hey" and also when daddy was bragging on his sweet girl you "waved" almost as if to say.... "Oh Daddy.... go on.... tell me again." LOLOL And nothing like her little.... Yeah! at the last there.... You have all bragging rights.... God is good isn't He......
ReplyDeleteTrisha, I pray your day went well.
God Bless each of you. Goodnight.
My Preemie was cracking up at your Preemie-Now that is special!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Grace is 11 months old and she was born 10 wks early, we have been following your story since the day Gewnyth was born!
So watching my baby crack up at your baby was awesome! TWO MIRACLES!!!
(My husband's 2nd cousin Roxy & her husband are good friends of y'alls and members of your church! That is so cool!)
Praying for you in Ches.,VA!!
My Preemie was cracking up at your Preemie-Now that is special!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Grace is 11 months old and she was born 10 wks early, we have been following your story since the day Gewnyth was born!
So watching my baby crack up at your baby was awesome! TWO MIRACLES!!!
(My husband's 2nd cousin Roxy & her husband are good friends of y'alls and members of your church! That is so cool!)
Praying for you in Ches.,VA!!
My Preemie was cracking up at your Preemie-Now that is special!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Grace is 11 months old and she was born 10 wks early, we have been following your story since the day Gewnyth was born!
So watching my baby crack up at your baby was awesome! TWO MIRACLES!!!
(My husband's 2nd cousin Roxy & her husband are good friends of y'alls and members of your church! That is so cool!)
Praying for you in Ches.,VA!!
My Preemie was cracking up at your Preemie-Now that is special!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Grace is 11 months old and she was born 10 wks early, we have been following your story since the day Gewnyth was born!
So watching my baby crack up at your baby was awesome! TWO MIRACLES!!!
(My husband's 2nd cousin Roxy & her husband are good friends of y'alls and members of your church! That is so cool!)
Praying for you in Ches.,VA!!
My Preemie was cracking up at your Preemie-Now that is special!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Grace is 11 months old and she was born 10 wks early, we have been following your story since the day Gewnyth was born!
So watching my baby crack up at your baby was awesome! TWO MIRACLES!!!
(My husband's 2nd cousin Roxy & her husband are good friends of y'alls and members of your church! That is so cool!)
Praying for you in Ches.,VA!!
Oh my!!12 She is just precious. I love her sweet smile and I definitely heard her say "hey" :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a big girl! The video of her smiling is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteI particularly enjoyed the tongue she kept sticking out at you. :) what a cutie!
ReplyDeleteOh, my GOODNESS that is adorable!!! Nothing like a baby's smile. There's one of the things that a mom put on her blog as one of the things she hopes for Tricia. Remember that blog you posted? Almost makes me want another. (No, not going to be mother of 4!)
ReplyDeleteOK, how many of us watching that caught ourselves smiling and cooing right back at her?? Be honest! :)
ReplyDeleteMy 3 year old was cracking up in front of the laptop and calling 'again again again'! He was giving Gwyneth kisses and pets on the screen, so after leaving this comment (to say how CUTE that was- I love it when them little ones discover the gift of communicating ;o)) I am off cleaning spit and drool off my screen. But you sure were a happy start of our day!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is seriously the cutest baby I have seen since my youngest was small! Don't you love how they smile with their whole face and body? Precious!
ReplyDeleteokay- i totally just now felt like I was watching my own child smile for the first time. I'm sitting here at a coffee shop in Kenya and people were watching me get right up close to the screen - smiling and laughing at that lil' girl. I love it!! Thank YOU!
ReplyDeleteI could see everyone who watches the video smiling with Gwyneth! Oh yeah, and Jack Johnson is one of my favorite muscians! Still praying!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! She looks like she is very busy!
ReplyDeleteYay for the BIG GIRL! You'd never guess she used to be SOOO tiny!!
ReplyDeleteThose smiles pretty much gave me tears in my eyes - she looks amazing. So healthy and happy!!
Hope Tricia is tolerating chemo well and isn't too uncomfortable.
Prayers as always!!
Happy Half Birthday Gwyneth!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious smile and wonderful wiggles!
She's so happy! I love her little sounds!!!!
ReplyDeleteWay to grow!
ReplyDeleteLove the video!
I do believe having you child smile at Mommy & Daddy for the first time is the greatest moment in being a parent. I was going to ask what "milestones" has she hit, so I am glad you were able to experience this great joy.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind me tooting horns, my baby smiled a few weeks ago, and it still brings tears to my eyes.
What a blessing to see her interact like that. Thanks for sharing her with all your blog readers.
ReplyDeleteShe is just beautiful! It has been a blessing to watch her grow and share in your journey!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Doesn't it just melt your heart?
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious smile!
ReplyDeleteWhat a doll:) I love her precious little smile! I love when she said heyyyy... I so heard it! She is such a little micrale! so adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet she is!
ReplyDeleteTo cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful smile!
Sarah
SWEET.NESS.
ReplyDeleteOhhh this video just made my day, what a precious Angel with such a beautiful smile!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Oh, I wanted to reach through the screen and love on that sweet little girl! She's so precious!! We have five kids and I can tell you the sweet reward of that first smile never looses it's luster. I still tear up when I think about it. Makes me want another one ;)
ReplyDeleteIsnt it funny how we take things for granted, even smiles. With a preemie you just wait and wait for those first real smiles. Ohhh how good it feels when they come. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I had such a HUGE smile on my own face watching that video! Thanks so much for sharing her and your life with us all. God bless.
ReplyDeleteYour life will never be the same; I'm so happy for you and your wife...
ReplyDeleteWow--what a cutie! And chatty too!
ReplyDeleteWatching this brings back memories of our middle kiddo as a baby--she has a craniofacial condition and was on O2 until she got her trach when she was 1. Some day Gwyneth can look back and pics and say, "remember when I had that silly tube in my nose". What a sweet day that will be! =)
We are so proud of you Gwyneth!
ReplyDeleteYou are just the most precious little Girl!
Nate, you can take Gwyneth to the Wright Memorial, walk up to the monument and stand under the word "Genius"! That would be a great picture!
WOW Nate and Tricia, that made ME smile so much!!! Your baby girl is just BEAUTIFUL and she is so lucky to have a Mummy and Daddy who love her sooooooo much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWYNETH!!! xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis one has me grinning from ear to ear! Such a cutie pie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this - don't get me wrong, your pictures are AMAZING - but NOTHING captures personality like a video!!
ReplyDeleteLove y'all!!
aww that brought tears to my eyes! keep smiling Gwyneth!
ReplyDeleteSimply precious! What a great family you are! We praise the Lord for His goodness!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this video- Baby Smiles are the BEST :) She is such an example of God's Gifts and Miracles :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so wonderfully active! What a darling girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! She's getting big! 7/7 just happens to be my baby's 2nd birthday. Way to go Gwenyth!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie!!! Makes me smile too!
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