When I saw her for the first time, I started crying - partially because I was so drugged, and partially because the doctor called her chubby first thing. It was just such a release of stress and worry that we would have a repeat performance in the NICU.
But she came to us bright pink with fat knees, screaming her head off to the point that it surprised a couple of nurses. Good girl :) You show this world who's in charge.
All of my prayers were answered - for the first time ever during a hospital stay my IV did not fall out, she is healthy and vibrant, and she is 100% undoubtedly a girl.
She's perfect - and looks like a brown haired version of her big brother. We tried to catch as many pictures as we could, but didn't get a lot of our visitors - so if you took a picture, send it to us please! :)
Here are a million pictures for her fans. They are terribly out of order, mainly because we are just tired and lazy right now.
Watching the hail beat up our window and waiting to have a baby!
That's right, you show them your attitude, girl!
Holding hands with daddy.
Sounds like a good goal!
Now he has a bruiser and a princess.
Meeting Nonna (my mom)
Diana specifically requested a girl. She is pleased.
Jeff is just sort of a nut about babies.
Meeting mommy :)
Introductory poke from big brother.
NICU Nurse # 2 - Tracy came by before her shift started.
Charlotte's birthday cake 
Curious big brother 
Peaceful girl 
Elisa, Sam's preschool teacher and one of our favorite people
Sam and Charlotte meet 
Sam's NICU nurse #3 - Sharlotte meets Charlotte
All dressed and ready to go home!
Phew.
Bye Bye Kaiser
Sam's NICU Nurse # 1 - Kathy found us in recovery
She looked startled and was wondering who smacked her. 
Silly face.
Serious face
I too, smile when she sleeps.
Everyone is asking us how Sam is doing with the new baby. He's doing fantastic, as sweet as can be. He's beyond in love :)
God is good. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics with Sam holding her. Yay for the sweet addition to your family. Love you guys.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Tammy, you are the most beautiful mom I have seen! I love that first picture...you are simply glowing! I will say extra prayers for you and your family to continue enjoying a blessed, positive and healthy life! I love and miss you to pieces!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, Tammy!!! I would like to come by (when things settle down) to meet Charlotte... she is precious- now you have 2 beautiful ones. Sam just cracks me up with his expressions in these photos- and how come you look so pretty and fresh before you are going to deliver??? Not fair. :O) So happy for you and Frank! ~ Love to you guys- Paula (and Chris and Caleb)
ReplyDeleteAhh! :) I am glad so is healthy!
ReplyDeleteShe has such a sweet little face! I am so happy for you guys. Hoping I have as pleasant of a birth story to share soon! :) Enjoy your new baby girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect day! She's precious!
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