Hospital Pics

I thought I would share some pictures from the hospital, or as we like to call it, the motel we go visit every two years. With Boo's birth, there wasn't any time to be nervous. Everything happened so fast. When I had Bo, I was extremely nervous because I knew what was going to happen. There were all kinds people in the room all the time. We got there two and a half hours early and it seemed like there was never any peace. This time, I was much more relaxed. David gave me a blessing the night before and I was very calm. David and I were able to spend time together alone for basically an hour and a half. It was wonderful. We only had the one nurse coming in and out. This, by far, was my greatest experience in the hospital. All of the nurses were fabulous (even though I think they start to leave you alone once they find out it isn't your first or second baby. I had to call more often for the drugs, but they were all lovely). Here are some pictures of the first few days of iLyn's life.

It's difficult to believe there is a baby in there and not a basketball.

iLyn in all her glory! Welcome to the world baby girl!

Stretching out. She did that a lot when I was pregnant with her.

It took them a while to get her crying. They never actually put this on her face, but kind of waved it in front of her. I was able to watch them clean her off and get her going. That was a first for me. I usually don't get to see that. It was a little unnerving because there was nothing I could do, but it was still wonderful to be able to see her in her first moments of life. I also love the fact that she is holding David's finger. Beautiful.

I don't know if you can tell in this picture, but she has super long fingers.

Our beautiful new baby!

This picture is awesome and kind of disturbing at the same time. I am holding the baby, which is awesome, but they are sewing me back up, which is disturbing. I am so grateful for modern medicine, however, and the expertise of my doctor (that's him in the front on the left). He is a great man.

In between cries.

Drugged, tired, and happy.

I finally got to hold her. I was really sick afterward and it was difficult to hold her for awhile.

Nona and iLyn.

The first glimpses of their new baby sister. If you look close enough, you can see the fear in iLyn's eyes :)

Getting some help from the grandmas.

So much happiness to have another best friend!

Five minutes later, still happy.

Nona brought the girls some balloons. Boo's was Cinderella's carriage and Bo's was a princess balloon. They LOVED them.

I think this picture is kind of cool.

Got to give her kisses.

So the came to the hospital the second day to see us. I am loving Boo's Olivia Newton John look. It's fantastic! I do love the 80s!

Boo, Nona and iLyn.

Bo and Mommy hanging out in my Craftmatic Adjustable Bed.

The little papoose.

Boo loves to hold her baby.

Content.

Sharing the love.

Peek-a-boo!

Her arms and legs are so skinny, I feel like I am going to break them every time I pick her up.

She actually has some hair to comb.

If she would have taken this pacifier two years ago, I wouldn't have been crazy for eight months from a lack of sleep. Little stinker!!

Boo was shadowing the nurse every where she went. She loved all of the medical stuff. She kept asking questions and loved the stethoscope they sent home with us.

Pure joy or confusion.

She is so yellow!

It looks like we took her to the world's smallest tanning bed.

Who knew kisses would warrant this reaction