Madeline

My brain is working more clearly, so this is what went on this week.

Tuesday, after a fun morning at the mall with Emma, Mom-mom, Pop-pop, I layed down while Emma was napping to take a nap.  I kept waking up and thinking about getting my 50 cent iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts (a special that day!), so at 3:00 I sat up to go run out and get it.  Then I realized I won't be going because my water just broke!

As organized as I think I am, I did not have my bag packed, so I threw in anything that was in sight into my bag.  The doctor said to come right to the hospital, which is about a good 35 minute drive, longer with traffic, which we had!  Bill works about 5 minutes from the hospital, so instead of coming home all the way home first, he met me there.  My mother-in-law drove me, and Pop-pop stayed home with Emma (I'm SO thankful they were home!)  I was not very calm because there were so many cars, and lights, and the car's gas light came on (again, unprepared.)  We did make it there, and Bill was waiting with the wheelchair (he had is so easy.)  

After they confirmed my water had broke (hello!), and the doctor checked me, they started me on pitocin around 6pm, since I wasn't having contractions.  Well that kicked everything into gear.  I was able to make it through American Idol (my background music :) , and by 9:23 Madeline joined us.  

waiting for the action to begin

she's here!

a proud daddy

I was so tired, so this makes me feel better to share in B&W

I was SO excited for Emma to meet her baby sister, and the next day Emma came to visit.  She was unsure about the hospital, and then noticed Madeline in the bassinet, and yelled, "BABY!" and ran over.  She was all about her for a little bit, but then had more fun playing with my water cup (notice the red rim around her face.) 

Madeline sporting the hospital girl hat, which made her resemble Aretha Franklin.  She looks just like Emma did when she born, except Emma had darker, longer hair (I'll have to put a picture of Emma/Madeline.)

the nurse's white board in my room.

my sister brought me this DELICIOUS Edible Arrangement, which was gone by nighttime (I shared with visitors!)

at home, in prayer already

Emma wearing her Big Sister shirt "holding" Maddie (my arms are under her)

these signs welcomed me home (thanks, Mom & Dad)

Emma posing with her sign (she wouldn't stand)

Emma has been great so far with Madeline.  She is so excited to see her, and then goes about her day.  It really hasn't affected her world.  There has been no jealousy (so far!) and Emma just wants to "help" and share with Maddie (We have had to stop her from giving the baby her snacks, books, and toys.  She's not very gentle.)  Bill has been wonderful too, taking Emma outside or with him on any errand, and helping out so much around the house and at night.  Emma looks so huge to us now compared to Maddie, it's like she grew so much the past few days.  I'm loving having my two girls (which seems so weird to say.)