12/14/11- Nice surprise tonight. We came in to see Sadie sucking her pacifier.

 
Sadie's activity gym is here.

Sweet surprise from my "sister" in New York. — with Cara Deutch Sperandeo.

Surprise came today from my beautiful Aussie friend, Louise.


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Thank you, Lora, for a beautiful day today. — with Lora Hill

 

 

I could snuggle with her all day.

 

One of my favorites.

 

 

 

 

12/12/11 One week old. Both David and I were able to do skin to skin with her tonight.


Delivered with lot of love. David and I are so grateful to Christine. Yummy beef stew, biscuits, and pumpkin loaf. — with Christine MacLearn.


12/12/11- one week old and has a strong hold on Daddy's finger.


Daddy cuddling and playing lullabies to Sadie tonight.

Just washed bedding and put together Sadie's lilac bassinet.

 

Stretching

 

Sadie meeting her Great Aunt Joyce



Graduated from the isolette











Thank you, Christine, for the sweet caps made with love.— with Christine MacLearn.

Today was the first day visiting Sadie in the NICU. My friend Christine was kind enough not only to take me to Valley Presbyterian, pushed my wheelchair, stayed with me, snapped some precious pictures, helped keep me company, and even allow...ed me to nap when I became exhausted. Of course I cried even before Sadie was placed in my arms. She is so tiny, and I became overwhelmed with emotion. She has had her IV removed. They tried to bottle feed her, but she let us know she's not quite ready. She has a sweet Christmas stocking that someone made her. They are hoping to move her out of the isolette soon. Christine brought me home this afternoon and I was able to nap with the dogs. David and I went back tonight, and he was able to experience all I had earlier. It truly was a remarkable day. A huge thank you to Christine for helping make today so special.







Daddy changing his first poopy diaper.





First real hold with Daddy.




Sadie opened both eyes to look at her daddy.


So tiny.


Holding daddy's finger in her hand.

Waving hello!







The Christmas stocking in her isolette.

This was my first time holding Sadie. You can see what a mess I am, but it really was the best feeling to hold her and know that she will be okay.