So, I declared that I'd really start to use diligence and post for Alden and her "Miraculous Milestones", well, needless to say, I haven't been a good mommy!
This will be my catch-up post and I'll try remember all of the insanity that's happened in our house!
October 2010
After being in the hospital for 4 days, I was ready to get home with Alden and Loch. Brenda and David had been at our house for almost a week, taking care of Loch and our house. Jeff spent a few nights at the hospital with me and Brenda spent one. During the night that Brenda spent with me, was the scariest I've ever had. I was resting in my bed...hungry! Alden was swaddled in the bassinet beside me while Brenda went searching for something to eat. Just after she left, Alden started gasping for air choking and couldn't catch her breath!!!! Jumped up, grabbed her and started to unswaddle her while I pounded on her back. Nothing, she was turning purple! I buzzed the nurse's station and yelled "My baby's not breathing!!!!" (meanwhile, at the same time, Brenda came back, unaware of everything and proceeded to tell me the choices of sandwiches that there were before she was knocked over by 3 people) They came within 7 seconds, scooped her up and banged on her! She took one big breath and was back to herself. That was crazy! I was crying, freaking out that it would happen again and Brenda was speechless...which NEVER happens. Thank GOD for the wonderful nurses at Northside Hospital!
There were lots of visitors that came to see us in the hospital and at home, here are a few of the people that couldn't wait to meet Alden.
Nah Nah and Poppy Harris
Brandi Hoyos- I work with her at Trinity
Crissy Wade- Mommy's long time friend
Dirk and Lawson Gowder- Daddy's friend
Your "loving" brother Loch!!!!
When I arrived home, Mom was on her way from the airport on MARTA, ready to spend 2 weeks with me and help out! I knew that I really wanted her here from the moment I arrived home. She knows how to take care of EVERYTHING! Cooking, cleaning, shopping, Loch, Alden and ME...she was amazing of course. Having her here allowed me to relax and enjoy things without worrying about all of the daily things that go on around the house. Jeff was in China for work the week after Alden was born, so having her here was necessary. Especially after another c-section, that wasn't healing very well, i needed my mommy! Generally, I'm not very emotional, but I was pretty upset when mom had to go home and I was left to do this all by myself! I remember crying and saying to her "How am I going to do this without you?" I meant every word of it! Thanks mom, you are amazing and taught me how to be a wonderful mommy! I love you!
The month of October flew by fairly quickly. With getting breastfeeding sorted out again, reactions to adhesives, nerve damage, Loch at daycare and figuring out two kids, I was very busy. We had lots of visitors at home. People dropping by to bring food and say hello to Alden was so nice. I was able to have lots of help and felt loved by everyone!
This was your first bath in the sink.
Your crib
Your first adjustment from Dr. Anchors
Visit from mommy's friend Kara Koetter
Your very special hat from Aunt Kelly and Uncle Craig
Loch, ready for his halloween party at school! Arrrrrgh!
Daddy relaxing with his baby girl
Loch's visit to the pumpkin patch with Daddy
