Love at First Sight Meeting Baby Carter

When we finally got into a hospital room, Granddad Mike and Granddaddy Charlie were patiently waiting to meet our newest addition to the family.  They got to spend a little time with Carter before she got her first bath and before all of our other visitors arrived.  Charley was the “Washer Hands Police” and made sure everyone had clean hands before they held Baby Sister.  Our hospital stay was less than 48 hours, but we still had lots of visitors.  Dr. Mukundan came to the hospital both days to check on Carter and her APGAR score was a 9 out of 10...which is pretty much perfection!  As far as nursing goes, she latched on about an hour into recovery and has been a great eater ever since.  However, most of the hospital stay consisted of her trying to nurse.  Between the constant nursing, revolving door of nurses and all of the visitors, this Momma was definitely thrilled when it was time to go home and start our life as a family of four.  

Meconium diaper...Daddy was happy he didn’t have to change it!

How many grandmothers does it take to change a diaper?   

Early morning snuggles with Daddy

Baby’s first selfie with Momma while Daddy went to get us breakfast

Big Sister Meet Little Sister

After months of preparing Charley for what it would be like to have a little sister, the moment finally came for us to make the introductions.  Amma was able to bring her back to see us in recovery, and she was “sort of” interested.  Once we finally got back to our room, things were pretty chaotic and Charley’s main concern was getting her “prizes” we had promised.  After opening her necklace that Carter gave her, gift bag of goodies from us and a Tinker Bell doll from Amma and Granddad, she still didn’t really love the idea that there were gifts for Baby Carter...or the attention Carter was getting.  I am happy to report that now, two and a half weeks later, Charley is loving her little sister...most of the time!!!

Carter Lynn Robinson - October 28, 2014

Giving birth to Baby Carter was a totally different experience from Charley.  We got up, got ready, took pictures, loved on Charley, registered at the hospital at 10, breezed through pre-op, prayed together, and we were being wheeled into surgery a little after noon.  The atmosphere was so relaxed, and Dr. Storck’s surgical assistant was even funny!  Dr. Storck had assured me that I would be shocked with the outcome of the second c-section, and she was definitely right.  It was so nice to be in the moment and see our sweet girl and hear that precious little cry without being miserable or hysterical.  After all the measurements were taken, I even got to cuddle my sweet baby while they finished the surgery.  We are beyond blessed to have had such a pleasant birth experience, blessed to have a perfectly healthy baby, and blessed to be a parents to precious baby girls.  

Born at 12:38 p.m., weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces, 19 inches long

Trunk or Treat...Elsa Style

After months of debate with Charley on what she was going to be for Halloween, she agreed to wear the $80 Elsa dress I finally found on a work trip to Denver...after searching for 10 months!  She fit right in with all of the other girls at Amma and Granddad’s church for Trunk or Treat.  I still can’t believe there wasn’t a single Elsa dress duplicated.  Such a sweet group of friends.

For some reason these pictures crack me up.  I am not sure if it’s the Elsa overload, the Elsa wigs, or the fact that Charley’s BFF Candice told her that her dress was prettier.  haha!!!  This age is just hilarious!