Uncle Bob and Aunt Susie came by early Sunday morning to visit and tell you goodbye before heading back to Atlanta.
The doctors made their rounds and you and I were cleared to go home. Mommy was a little nervous because you were having a bit of trouble nursing. Apparently, you were an aggressive nurser and hurt my chest to the point I was bleeding. It was really painful for me when you latched on. We worked with the lactation consultant for quite sometime that morning. We decided it was best for me to pump and feed you until I healed. I had a hard time getting any milk out with the pump, so I had to supplement you with a tiny bit of formula for a two days. It killed me to do that, but at least you were getting some of my milk at each feeding.
Daddy and I got you all ready to go home. Your "going home" outfit was really special. The dress you wore was the dress I was brought home in, the bonnet was given to you by Grandmommy's best friend Sherry, the knit booties with the pink bow were Daddy's and the ones with the white bow were mine, and finally the blanket was my cousin Dawne's that she came home from the hospital in (made by our great aunt Musa). You were wrapped in generations of love!
Daddy carefully buttoning your gown
All ready to go!
Walking out of the hospital was a little surreal. Daddy and I were very excited to get you home and settled in, but it was a scary moment for sure. Could we really take care of this beautiful baby without a full medical staff at our disposal?
Daddy carefully put you in the car. Before you were born, we went to the police department to have the carseat base installed. We wanted to make sure you were safe riding with us.
Ready, set, go! Daddy drove and I sat in the back with you.
All strapped in and ready to go home. We're so glad Aunt Kris gave us the Snuzzler so the carseat didn't swallow you whole.
Grandmommy and Grandaddy left in the car ahead of us to capture your homecoming on the camera. Daddy drove about 5 mph on the way home! He was so careful with his precious cargo in the back.
Here we are pulling into the driveway. It was an exciting moment for us, although, you slept through the whole thing!
You had your first visitors right as we pulled into the drive way. Our next door neighbor, Mr. Fred, came over and brought a couple of his friends with him. He loved you and thought you were so sweet. Mr. Fred has been a wonderful neighbor to us. He loved to keep Daisy while we were out of town and helped Daddy with DIY projects around the house. He was so excited about your arrival!
Daddy and I were thrilled to get you home. You were such a tiny little thing!
Daisy was VERY interested in what Daddy was holding in his arms. Grandaddy had to help me hold her back. She was pulling us so hard!
Daisy is smelling you and checking you out. She was wagging her tail and grunting trying to get closer.
She knew Daddy was holding something very special and even gave you a few licks. Daddy was very protective of you and was a little nervous that Daisy was getting to close.
Daisy's still not quite sure about you yet. She spend a lot of time smelling you...
But she thinks you're pretty cool and is excited about you joining the family.
You were worn out by the time we finally got settled. You spent the first night in your bassinet in Mommy and Daddy's room. I didn't get much sleep. I wasn't accustomed to all of your noises and what they meant, since I opted to have you stay in the nursery at night while in the hospital. I woke up at your every sound to check on you. You slept fairly well and only got up twice to eat.
Welcome home Hannah!!!!!
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