Baby GIRL Rauch was born at 4:34pm, weighing 8 pounds 9.6 ounces.
Baby girl was born via emergency C-section. It was scary and sudden. But it is now over.
After my recovery time, we went to the NICU to see sweet Ocho. It was harder than I expected. So many tubes and machines. I can’t hold her or feed her right now. I haven’t even touched her. I’ve heard her cry only once. But she is doing well and adjusting to the outside world.
I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck but hearing the voices of beloved family members, seeing the kids via Hangouts, and knowing of everyone’s support and prayers mitigate much of the pain and fear.
I will post more tomorrow. Right now, a turkey sandwich and some apple juice request my immediate attention.
The Refillable Glass 
Congratulations!! May God grant you all strength now as she begins her battles without the loving protection of your womb. Good job mama getting her safely to this point! You now must trust God & the doctors, difficult as that may be.
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Congratulations Kathleen may God bless your little one!!!
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Congratulations dear Kathleen. Our prayers are all thanks this morning as I read you have delivered a beautiful baby girl.
We continue praying for baby Ocho and for Sam and you.
💞
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Congratulations Kathleen and God bless you both! Continued prayers and buckets of love being sent your way.
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She’s precious! Congratulations and well done! Continued prayers for you both.
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Congratulations Kathleen and God Bless all of you! Lots of prayers and love sent your way!
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Congratulations! Continued prayers for this precious baby girl and for peace and comfort for you and Sam. You have great faith and God will be with you every step of the way. Cling to Him and He will give you rest.
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Prayers for you, Baby Ochette, all of the Rauch family and the medical team helping you all. She looks beautiful!
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Congratulations Kathleen and Sam
You have brought a new life and soul into this world with the help and courage of you with the help of Our Loving Father k
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We welcome your precious baby girl with full hearts, Sam and Kathleen!! So thankful she is finally here, and despite the challenges, you are all doing well. May God continue to bless and direct her care, and yours Kathleen. You all are in our constant prayers. Sending much love!
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Awe so sweet. Congrats Kathleen and Sam and the mighty Rauch family. The Czaplicki’s send their love. Prayers for strength during this time. Love you all!!
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Holy Goodness! I was praying in the shower for you both! I was thinking Ocha? But Ochette is awesome!
Sending you and her the love.
On Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 11:55 PM The Refillable Glass wrote:
> Kathleen Rauch posted: ” Baby GIRL Rauch was born at 4:34pm, weighing 8 > pounds 9.6 ounces. Baby girl was born via emergency C-section. It was scary > and sudden. But it is now over. After my recovery time, we went to the NICU > to see sweet Ocho. It w” >
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Congratulations, Kathleen! So happy to hear of the arrival of another strong Rauch girl. Love and prayers to your entire family.
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Congratulations Kathleen and Sam, prayers continue for all of you!
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Congratulations to Clan Rauch! Prayers and love as always to you all!
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Congratulations, Kathleen and Sam! Baby Ochette is beautiful! Will continue in prayers for all. Love, Uncle Bill and Aunt Mary
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Congratulations. She is beautiful and so are you.
From
purple noodle
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I am overjoyed at this little lady’s birth! Uncle Bob and I continue to pray for you all. Yesterday, October 13th, the priest celebrated a votive Mass in honor of the final apparition at Fatima, when the sun danced.
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I am Overjoyed at this little lady’s birth! We are keeping the prayers flowing. Yesterday, October 13th, the priest said Mass in honor of the final apparition at Fatima, when the sun danced!
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Congratulations, Sam and Kathleen! In case you don’t remember. I am a friend of Sue Stout, and also Sam’s parents. Sue told me about Ocho (Ochette!) a while back and I have been praying for her daily. Such a beautiful baby! And such a beautiful family for her to join! Continued prayers for her health and for all of your needs.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!💕
I loved the Baby Ocho name but love Becky’s new name more! I was glad to get the news of Becky’s arrival. I pray that God’s loving arms, wrapped around the whole family, are felt and that the Doctor’s hands are God’s hands during any surgery that Becky needs.
My emotions are still quite raw. I read your latest blogs through streaming tears. I know the love and fear you and Sam have for your little Becky. I pray God’s peace for you.
Sam’s video is so lovingly tender and sweet! God sure picked the right family with so much love to welcome and nurture this sweet baby
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