Lilyanna Kay Steadman
Lily was born this afternoon at 2:39, tipping the scales at 9 lbs. 7.8 oz and 21 inches long. Both she and Melinda are doing fine. Melinda had to have a c-section as Lily decided to come in face up and just wouldn’t wiggle around the pelvis.
Lily had me wrapped around her little finger as soon as I laid my hand upon her heart to celebrate her joining our family. She’s the perfect addition to the Steadman clan.
Madie is officially a baby-hog and insists on holding her little sister and shushing everyone. She was so happy to get to go to school today and still make it to the hospital in time to be the first to welcome Lily.
Feeling Lily’s new little heart brought me back to the moments I spent feeling the last beats of Ben’s heart. I’m sorry that they weren’t able to be here at the same time, but I’m certain that he’s been with us since we checked in.
We’re all resting together as a family. Just like we’re supposed to be.
Sooooo nice to see and hear about a happy family!!! Congrats and hugs to everyone.
Congratulations!!! She is a cutie! I am glad hear Mom and Baby are doing well.
Love,
Christine & Alicia Martin
Congratulations! I am glad to hear everyone is doing well. I am sure Benjamin is smiling down on all of you right now.
Love,
Yvonne Koubek
(A friend of JJ Lipski)
Welcome Lilly! Congratulations, Steadmans!
We are so happy for you. What a wonderful way to start our day — seeing the picture of your darling girls. Words can’t express our joy for all of you. Sending much love, Rich & Dot
Congratulations! She is beautiful. I am sure Ben is a proud big brother and will be watching over her. Stephanie & Marissa
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! She is very beautiful!! We are wishing you all the best. Please let me know if you need anything.
Tina
Congratulations on the new additon to your family!
I hope Lily helps you with the healing process. At least she will know her brave big brother through your memories, and that is a wonderful thing.
What a beautiful picture of Maddie and her new sister, such a lucky family having two special girls, Ben will be watching over them I am sure.
Love, Vicki and Howard
I am so happy for you Melinda, Dean and Madie! Lily is a very lucky little girl to have you all as her family! Congratulations! Glad to know everyone is doing well. Talk to you soon!
I’ve been checking everyday to see if little pineapple had arrived. It’s going to be hard for me to break that name. Congratulations!!! I think of you guys so often. I can’t wait to see you all again.
Congratulations on the newest member to your family. Just wanted to let you know we are always thinking about our friends!
Congratulations! What wonderful, wonderful news!
Congratulations to the whole family! How exciting! Lily absolutely has a very special guardian angel guiding and proctecting her, as does the rest of the Steadman family. Enjoy, laugh, and love often. (We’re working on this ourselves!) What a good sized baby. God bless you all! Love Always, The Wennogles
Congratulations! Lily is beautiful and doesn’t look like a pineapple at all! My bet is that Madie is an awesome big sister, and brother Ben is watching over his new sister as well. I’m so happy for your familiy. You so deserve this new joy Lily’s brought to you guys. Best Wishes! The Walsdorfs
Congrats on the birth of your beautiful baby girl. I know this past year has been very tough, and we wish there was more we could do to ease your suffering. Lilyanna is a wonderful addition to your family and I am sure Madie will be a great big sister! We hope to see you all again on our next trip to Colorado (perhaps in December). She’s a big girl! Glad everything worked out well with the delivery and her arrival. I am sure Ben is watching over all of you each and every day and all through the night. Rest often, enjoy these moments and laugh when you can. Love and kisses to everyone. - David, Cindy, Emily and David Michael