HOME SWEET HOME
We made it home on Monday evening after nearly five days in the Hospital, and although Ellison spent her last day and half there under the UV lights, we were grateful we did not have to bring those lights home. Our first new challenge (one of many more to come) was the car seat; but all went well, credit given to the car seat safety class we took a few weeks back.
Once we pulled into the drive it was time for Petie (our 3 year old shi tzu) to be introduced to his new sister. He immediately took affection to her, and has been quite the protective sibling since.
Ellie has been an angel since she arrived home. Sleeping well, eating well, and pooping well, it seems that she has all the basics covered. In fact, I was tempted to call this blog entry "Sleeping Beauty," as this kiddo knows how to catch some zzz's. Similarly, as a new daddy, you hear stories from seasoned fathers about the amount of diapers and wipes you will go through, but nothing can really prepare you for the vast amount of "waste" that comes with a newborn! In fact, Wednesday afternoon, I was left alone, for the first time, with Ellie; within 10 minutes of being "in charge" I had changed 3 diapers and Ellison had been moved to 3 different seats.
You will even notice that we made our first Doctor appointment, scheduled for 10:30, on time. Quite a task for the Sher's without a new baby, but even more impressive with Ellie now here.
Heather and I are so thankful to have had "KK" (Heather's mom, Karen) staying with us these past few days. She has been busy busy, preparing meals, cleaning, doing laundry, and allowing us to rest when Ellison rests. However, KK departs on Thursday, and it soon will be just the three of us (only for a little while) as JoePa (Rob's dad) is coming up for a short visit, and Grandmommy (Rob's mom) is scheduled to come and help when I go back to work next week. We are truly blessed and thankful to have grandparents that are so willing to help at a moment's notice.
What a miracle having a newborn in the home is! Witnessing feeding, eyes focusing, weight gain, little yawns, and all the other "firsts" that are around the corner, is so awesome to be a part of. Thanks for sharing in this time with us!
To God be the Glory for giving us Life,
Rob and Heather
8 comments:
BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures. How very blessed you all are. You all look great and love to the smile she brings to your faces. Thanks for sharing!
She looks just like Heather! Already some hair. She is just perfect. And Rob, you really out-did yourself on that room. I mean, really? Amazing.
she is adorable!!! i can't wait to meet her tuesday...tulsa here comes griffin and emily!!!
I'm so excited to meet sweet Ellie on Sunday when I bring dinner over. She is precious in pics so I can only imagine how beautiful she'll be in person! See you soon.
Your words are so sweet. Glad you all made it home. She is just overly blessed. What a gorgeous addition.
Heather and Rob-- thank you SO much for sharing this precious experience so eloquently with those of us who are out-of-state and can't be there with you through every second of it, like we wish we could be!!! Ellison is just BEAUTIFUL like her parents, and I can't wait to meet her in person and watch her grow. Bless you both as you learn parenthood (and prepare to pass along tips and hints to those of us yet to become parents =) ) Love you all.
heather and rob... ellison is absolutely beautiful! i have enjoyed seeing all of the pictures of your sweet little girl. she is blessed to have such wonderful parents!!! enjoy every second... they fly by!!! lots of love, the finleys
That slide show is amazing! I am so excited I got to meet Ellison...she is precious and sweet! I also love how Petey is in every picture in the slideshow :) You can just see his fur in the side of some of them but he is always right there!! You are such a happy family!
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