Yesterday we had to say our goodbyes to my parents and sister. I was sad to see them go back home. It was nice to have them here to help us welcome our baby girl home. I am hoping we can get back to Indiana in April. It will seem like forever. My mom and sister are going to miss Amelia so badly.

you can see Divot LOVES his baby sis!

GiGi and Grandpa... Amelia showing her love to them!

Yesterday we also had Amelia's newborn pictures done. My friend Candace, who did my maternity pictures also did Amelia's newborn pictures. She is so talented and I am so thankful to have a great friend to take her time to come over. Amelia did really well considering I changed her outfits a bunch and got her naked! Which is HATES to be cold. We ran a space heater on her the whole time which really helped. Here is a sneak peek of Amelia's photos. Candace you did a wonderful job! I can't wait to see all of the photos of our little princess!

We also gave Amelia her first sponge bath since we have been home. Of course she screamed and screamed until I wrapped her up in her towel. Her skin is so dry so I applied a bunch of lotion on her and she hated that. So in all Amelia had a "rough" day. She by far cried the most yesterday. I think she was sick of me messing with her!!

I have to share with ya'll Amelia sporting her first pair of bunny slippers! She looks so darn cute in them! Her feet get so cold so I am glad they fit her!  So stinkin CUTE!

Loving our princess

We have been having a really nice time with our baby girl. She is such a sweet baby and so clam. She only really cries now when she is hungry. Even a wet, poopy diaper doesn't make her cry. I have really enjoyed having my parents and sister here. They have really been helping me out while I recover from the c-section. I am feeling better but still have pain. I am hoping by next week I will be feeling much better.
We have a fabulous night last night. We watched "Happiest Baby on the Block" and got some really good tips from it. We wrapped Amelia up in a tight swaddle and laid her on her side in the pack and play. She slept for 3 straight hours with only a little fussing. She only woke up twice on her own last night for a feeding and this morning I woke her up for her morning feed. I want to keep her on a 3 hour cycle. So far today she has been on schedule!! Last night, however, she is throw up pretty good. Got all her blankets and the infant sleeper puked on! But she managed it keep it off herself! Then mom was changing her diaper this morning and peed all over the place. Gigi didn't get a clean diaper on fast enough! So we have already had a FULL load of dirty clothes and blankets!

Here are a bunch of pictures that we have taken over the past couple of days.

just pics

We made it home! We are just enjoying our time and getting Amelia settled in. The dogs are doing really well with their baby sister. My parents and sister are here until Saturday and then Deric's mom will fly in Sunday and stay the week with us. I am so thankful for the help! Amelia is one precious gift and I couldn't be more happy. Our first night as a family of three was wonderful. Amelia slept and ate really well last night! I hope she keeps it up!

Happy Birthday Amelia!

Our day started off yesterday at 11:30. We had to be in pre-op for about an hour and a half... which  turned in to more like 2 hours. Here is a the last picture of me pregnant with Amelia!

Here is a picture with Dr. Seale right before the wheeled me back for surgery! For some reason I look HUGE!!! I can't even believe I am sharing the photo but I just love my doctor and wanted to have the photo on here for my keepings.

Soon to be Daddy waiting for the nurse to come get him. I think he looked pretty darn cute in his blue getup!

Amelia Evelyn Jayne was born January 17th at 1:59pm. She weighed in at 6 lbs 7oz and was 18.5 inches long. She came into the world with a pretty good cry... I will forever remember. Her Daddy and I are so happy Amelia is a healthy baby! We feel so blessed!

Our baby girl is just perfect! We couldn't be more happy that she is here! She has the most beautiful color of skin and some medium brown hair. Her eyes are a greyish blue color for now. She has been taking to nursing pretty good so far. So I am hoping she keeps up the good work!