Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Peyton–8 Days Old

We decided to try out some bows for our daily picture! Peyton is loving her green bow. This bow looks huge on her head, but in reality is very normal size!

So pretty in her summer colors!

Her face cracks me up because it was so sunny in her room when I was trying to take her pictures!

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So sweet and innocent!

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Trenton insisted that she needed a pink flower for a picture. I think she likes it better than the big bow!

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Hee Hee! Maybe not! She is still super pretty!

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Cousin Time

My niece Jaycie stayed with us Tuesday and Wednesday night. She plays with the boys so well it was nice to have her around. These three were like the 3 Amigos. They ran around the house, ate popsicles, played video games and most importantly let Mommy rest. Jaycie is the youngest of 3 so she had a blast being the big kid. She would drag the boys around on a blanket and they thought that was the coolest thing ever. Trenton never asked to go outside and play. We can’t wait for her to come play with us again!

These 3 probably had 10 popsicles each in a 2 day period. I think this picture is hilarious because I said cheese and this is what I got:

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And one more time!

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Monday, July 30, 2012

1 Week Old

Sweet Princess P is a week old! My how you are such an amazing little girl. You can sleep through the loud chaos of your brothers. You don’t mind them kissing all over you while you eat and sleep. You are beautiful without being dressed up, but when you have a bow on your head you are breath taking!

Right now you are eating about every 4-5 hours during the day and every 3 hours at night. Your schedule is pretty consistent which has made it very easy on Mommy! You are doing amazing at nursing and my supply seems to be more than enough. Your daddy really wants to feed you, but Mommy isn’t ready for that just yet…

You hate to have a dirty diaper of any sort. You will scream until you are clean. You are getting sponge baths in the evenings which you are not super fond of, but in this house you get a bath every night even if you put up a fight (just ask your brothers).

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You make the same silly squeaking sound when you sleep just like your brothers did. You always get the hiccups after you eat and you are a snuggler!

You resemble both of your brothers a lot. You have your Daddy’s long skinny legs, toes & fingers. Trace’s dimple on your right cheek and Trenton’s spikey hair!

Lately after you eat you will stay up for about an hour and then sleep for about 3. At night you are so good at eating and going right back to sleep.

You are a petite little thing. You wear newborn clothes and diapers.

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You have your 2 week appointment on Thursday. I am curious to see how much weight you have gained and how much you have grown. We also have your newborn photo session after that! Only the best for my Princess!

Brotherly Love

Trenton and Trace cannot get enough of their little sister. They love to hold, hug and kiss her. They run when she cries, they both immediately try to sooth her with a paci and Trenton (in the sweetest voice) always says “Don’t cry sister, Mommy is coming, don’t cry” It just melts my heart how much they care about her. I feel like adding Peyton to the family has brought us all closer together. Trace seems so much older now and Trenton is really starting to play with him more. They race around the house with dump trucks and cars. They build forts  and just giggle when they are inside. I hope they get even closer as the years go on & include sister in the mix!

Trenton will grab the boppy and wait for me to bring Peyton to him. Once she cries to eat he hands her over!

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Trace is never far behind when Peyton is awake.

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Trace had not had a chance to hold Peyton yet, so Nana decided to help him. He was SO MAD when we took her away to eat.

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Princess was a little unsure at first, but quickly calmed down

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There is nothing better than a big, wet kiss from Trace

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This is such a sweet picture. You can see the love they have for each other!

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Trenton is a pro at getting Peyton to calm down. Both Trace & Peyton are pretty lucky to have a big brother like Trenton.

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He is so proud of himself!

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Home (Day 5 & 6)

Peyton is doing really well adjusting to being home. Gene went back to work for this week and then we have the rest of the summer off together! My Mom and Sister Laurie came to take care of me & the babies. I have been pretty slow to move around this time so it was very nice to have someone at the house to take care of everything! Peyton and I are sleeping in the living room for now and it is working out nicely. I also have been putting her in her pack n play in the living room to nap. I want her to adjust to the loudness of our house early. I do not believe in a quiet house for a sleeping baby! I am getting better at taking pictures and trying to capture her beautiful face everyday! Her brothers just adore her and any time she cries the run to her side. She is already bossing them around and she isn’t even a week old!

Enjoying a little boppy time and Trace even shared his blanky with her!

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Sweet girl 5 days old

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Jaycie was such a super helper with the boys. She also got some much needed snuggle time with Princess P!

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Aunt Laurie decided to take Trace to go get a haircut! I warned her on how devistating it is, but she insisted. She also grabbed some snacks and lunch for us! This service may be better than the hospital.

Trace LOVES his sister. He kisses her every chance he gets.

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Well we made it to Day 6 and the princess is still doing very well! She is eating well, sleeping well and is beginning to be more alert. I hope this little one stays this sweet and easy!

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

All dressed up and heading home

Sunday quickly came and it was time to get ready to head home. Peyton loved her big bows! She looked so pretty in her Mommy loves me top and pink polka dot bow!

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Are we really going home to those loud boys?

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Sleepy girl! That’s her princess sticker from big brother!

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Mommy & Princess P ready to go home!

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Daddy snuck in some cuddle time before heading out. I heard him talking to her and he said “I see why Mommy has all those bows, they make you look so pretty”

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Packed up and ready to head out!

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I am not much of a pink animal print person, but as soon as I saw it on Princess P I have had a change of heart. I know some of my friends are laughing at me as we speak!

Random Hospital Pictures

The pictures tell no story and are in no particular order. I love all the random shots and things that I may have missed while people were visiting.

Trace getting his first good look at sister

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Trenton was so curious about everything. Here he is asking me about my IV. He asked to see my incision and wanted to know why I was wearing so many bracelets.

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Quick Mommy & Trace picture. It was so good to see my boys!

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All hands on deck to make sure Trace didn’t pounce on me.

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Mommy trying to reassure Trace that everything was ok. He didn’t understand much of why he couldn’t climb on me.

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Mommy & Peyton time. She started off nursing awesome and that has not changed! I am very proud of my little piggy!

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We both busted out of those yucky hospital clothes and into something much cuter! I just can’t get enough sweet kisses from this little girl!

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I had to get up and walk on Day 2. They also made me sit in this chair which became my permanent residence until Sunday unless I was sleeping!

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Flores Party of 5

Our first family of 5 photo!

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Oh what a journey this will be!

Big Brothers

I have to admit that the last few days leading up to my delivery I was very anxious as to how the boys, well mostly Trace, would react to having a baby in the house. I was also worried how he would do with my surgery and me not being able to pick him up or hold him. My kids are my world and to be limited for a couple of weeks make it very difficult. Gene’s parents and Gene did a phenomenal job with the boys. The day Peyton was born Trenton went to his last day of VBS and then after lunch came to visit us. This was tough. We had a lot of family there, I was barely out of recovery and Trace clearly did not understand. They stayed for a few and we decided tomorrow would be better.

Day 1 – Big Brother eager to see Mommy & new sister Peyton

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Aunt Laurie giving them their first look at their sister. They fell in love immediately. They were both very reserved on touching her, kissing her or holding her. I couldn’t believe that Trenton passed when I asked if he wanted to hold her.

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The next day we decided the best plan of action for the boys would be to split them up and bring them at separate times. It gave me the chance to spend time with them individually and they are less crazy when they are alone.

Friday morning Daddy & Trenton brought Mommy her favorite Starbucks coffee and breakfast! (This became a tradition for the remainder of my stay!!)

This picture just melts my heart. Gene loves our babies so much and this picture shows it. He is learning a lot about patience with Trenton and boundaries with Trace. Peyton will have free reign with him I’m sure!

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Trenton is so proud in this picture.

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The boys left us to rest and met Grandma & Big Dog for lunch. After lunch my Trace came to visit. This time he was kissing and loving on his sister constantly. He is so gentle and sweet with her. When she cries he says “Oh no!” and usually runs to get her a paci. He seems so BIG now that sister is here.

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When I am feeding her he sits right next to me, watching my every move and kissing her every second he can. He also likes to pat her on the back to burp her. Sometimes he gets a little rough, but she manages to burp for him every time!

Sweet kisses

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This is the most difficult thing right now. He is not allowed to climb on me at all. Gene was able to set him next to me for a quick picture. We remind him about Mommy’s bobo and he usually backs off. I am looking forward to my 2 weeks being over so I can pick him up!

Mommy getting some loving from Trace

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Daddy & his two littles. These two have him so wrapped already it’s hilarious!

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Saturday morning breakfast, coffee and cuddle time with Daddy & Trenton

Trenton LOVES to hold his sister

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Gene’s Mom and sister brought Trace up after lunch, but he was super cranky and needed a nap. It was a short visit with no pictures, but he did come to see us!

Sunday was the day we have all been waiting for: GOING HOME DAY! This day is always bitter sweet. The reality of being home with all 3 kids, no nurse to take Peyton at night so I can rest and no hospital staff to wait on you!

The man at Starbucks gave Trenton some stickers and a special princess one to share with his new sister. He is putting them on her now!

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We had a couple of hours before we got discharged so Trenton soaked up his last bit of alone time with Peyton.

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He kept telling me how much he loved her bow!

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Watching some cartoons (or maybe golf with Daddy) before we got to leave!

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The boys have been great since we have been home. They both run to her bed whenever she cries, love to kiss and hug on her, fight over who gets to burp her. Soon she will be running around and bossing them around! I can’t wait!