Zeke and Kaelyn Meet Macie

Jenny, Zeke and Kaelyn came over yesterday to see Macie. They had both been very excited about her arrival--specifically K, who has been trying to get her out of my tummy for several months!! Zeke was very eager to love on her and hold her---until she started fussing! While he is smiling in the picture, he very quickly wanted someone to take and soothe her! Kaelyn showed some jealousy while Jenny was holding Macie--we were surprised to see her react that way, telling Jen "me hold you, me hold you!" I know Macie will love getting to know and play with her cousins, just like Callie and Jack already do!

Macie's First Doctor Visit

Macie had her first Doctor visit yesterday. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces! Way to go! That is with diaper on (though dry), so I suspect more around 8 even. She is a little bit jaundiced, as you can see, and has a heart murmur that is non-concerning for now, but will be followed. Otherwise, he pronounced her "perfect"! We knew that already....!

Sweet, Sweet Big Brother

Well at least for now, Jack has impressed me with his infatuation and true love for his new baby sister! He is very sweet and gentle with her, and loves to kiss and love on her, or even just sit by her. He told me yesterday that he's "glad she's not a boy"!! Yea!! WHEW!! He is such a great kid, and it's a little sad to see how having a newborn around makes him seem so big all of a sudden--while he is definately a Mommy's boy, the feeling is mutual!

Coming Home and Easter Sunday

We came home yesterday finally! The news had predicted major weather all day, but it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day, and the kids got to look for easter eggs outside the house. There are alot of photos on here, starting with us leaving the hospital, the ride home, and Easter stuff. Bryan and I took our own "family pic" since the nurse was busy right when we were wanting to take a picture. Macie was great on the ride home, despite it almost being lunch time for her! She must have found the car soothing--let's hope it stays that way! The kids were very excited about her coming home--I bet I took 100 pictures of them holding her! as you can tell, Macie was a little less excited at times!

And More Macie!

Macie had another good day today. As you can see from the first pics, Daddy decided to try out some different head gear!! She was a good "sport" for him, poor thing. We had some visitors today, including Uncle Matt, Bobby, and the Selby Family. Of course Aunt Jenny has been here, along with the grandparents, and Miss Rebecca came yesterday. A special thank you does go out to all of the grandparents and Aunt Alli for taking care of Callie and Jack while Mommy and Daddy have been at the hospital--I think they will be quite worn out when this is all said and done!!

More of Macie

Well, pretty good day today for Mommy and Macie (and of course for Daddy!). Miss Macie LOVES to eat, and frequently--so that's fun. The 24 hour anesthetic in my spinal wore off this afternoon, so things have been a little more painful, I would say! The top picture is my wonderful doctor, Dr. Gei--phenomenal person.

The bottom picture is Callie and Bryan being silly while eating pudding--just thought it was cute!

Here's Miss Macie!!

Here are some pics of Macie!! They load in the opposite direction of what I want, and I keep forgetting that on here. She is so "big" compared to my other kiddos! She has cute chunky cheeks, and she has already made it very clear that she likes to eat! The kids like her; Jack loves to play with her feet, and I think Callie would sit and hold her all day if we let her. Thank you to all of you for your prayers for her safe delivery. We are both doing well. More pics later!!

Macie Rae Hanna is Here!

Macie came into the world at 2:13pm
weighing 8 pounds / 0 ounces
19 3/4 inches in length
Both Mommy & baby are doing great!
She is a real cutie