So much to be excited about...

Visitors

I had so many visitors while I was in the hospital. I loved that! I felt the excitement from everyone who came. I was so spoiled with flowers and gifts and I wish I would have taken more pictures with all those who came. We were so lucky that Lou and Jolyn (Matts brother and SIL) happened to be in San Diego that weekend for some conferences. We were so happy that they drove all the way up to see us and meet Lily. Matt's other brother Mike and his wife Pepper live close by and they were also able to come for a visit. All of my family that lives in town, many friends and ward members came too! Some might want to just rest and not have visitors but I loved and welcomed each one! It made the experience all the more special.

Going Home from the Hospital

I love the hospital experience after having a baby. Am I crazy? Every delivery I have wanted to stay as long as they will let me. This time, I wanted to stay even longer! I love just sitting in the hospital bed, not worrying about anything else except my new baby. I love the hospital food, I love that they will take my baby to the nursery for several hours at night while I put in ear plugs and sleep, I love that they come in to check on me and give me advice when I need it, and at this new hospital, I loved that they had vanilla, chocolate or strawberry milkshakes I could order anytime during the day!!

I had Lily early thursday morning and was discharged saturday morning. Somehow I didnt even leave until almost 2:00 saturday afternoon. It was nice to enjoy the last day of alone time for awhile! The kids were so excited for us to come home though! They made cute posters welcoming us home and we just sat on the couch taking turns holding her. It was a very nice day!

One awesome friend!

My friend Brittany (a friend from Dental School days) and her family surprised me the day I got home from the hospital. They live in Arizona and hadn't had plans to come visit. But friday night after Lily was born, Brittany decided she just couldn't wait to meet her. I can't tell you how much this meant to me. Her and her family just jumped in the car on saturday afternoon and then left sunday afternoon. Saturday night Nate and Matt took the kids swimming at their Hotel so Brittany and I could just catch up and enjoy Lily. She also brought me a huge box of girl baby clothes she has been collecting for probably 6 years now. She is pregnant with her 3rd boy and had decided she no longer wants to hold onto them anymore. I am more than thrilled that she gave them to me because Brittany has awesome shopping abilities.

Thanks Brittany and family for making the trip and for saving me sunday morning! It was a hard morning with Matt having to go into school. Thank you for just taking over and making me sleep. You are a terrific friend and I love you like a sister!

Lily...1 week old!

We are loving her more and more everyday! She is so sweet and good natured. We feel very blessed. We are still trying to figure out our days and nights (which is never easy), but thanks to good family and friends that live close by I have been able to stay home most of the week to just enjoy her and rest. Porter is having to adjust to not being the baby of the family anymore but he just loves her so much and wants to kiss and hug her all the time....maybe a little too much!

Right now I am still in my bed on saturday morning at 10:05. How? Because my awesome sister Nanette and her husband Myles took my kids for the weekend! I am exhilarated! Yesterday was a hard day for me. For some reason I was hit with a bit of the baby blues for no reason at all. But when the kids were dropped off, I really felt so much better. It was nice last night for Matt and I to be able to just enjoy Lily and not have the stress of putting the other 2 to bed. Of course, Lily then slept so good. She only woke up once and then slept in until 8:00. I really needed the sleep! Matt and I just laid in bed and loved her for an hour. Then I decided to blog about all the happenings while matt is downstairs making me breakfast! Not sure what the rest of the day will consist of, maybe even just sitting on the couch of doing nothing.....the possibilities are endless!