Joy has this idea almost a year ago. She wanted me to make an app on our phones that would hold all our reward cards in them. Then Google announced a few months later that they would be making Google Wallet. An app that holds all your payment info and your reward card info. It’s releasing today and I’d keep my eye on it as it will catch on in some places. What do you think? Would you ditch your wallet and just carry your phone?
Here we are! We haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, just adjusting and enjoying the Little Bundle. We’re so grateful to our friends, family, neighbors, & ward members, who have been showering us with love, food, & gifts!
It feels good to have our baby here (& not in my belly anymore… although Chase tapped on my flabby belly the other day & said, “Oh good, you still have a drum”).
Caroline is a regular part of the family! She’s so snuggly, relaxed, & good-natured so far, crying just when something is up. To me, she doesn’t look much like Chase or Charlotte did as newborns– maybe the head of hair throws me off. She also sleeps a TON, especially during the day… a lot more than my other two did as newborns. Maybe that’s a sign of good night sleep to come in the future! Maybe!!
I’m happy to say that Chase & Charlotte love baby Caroline. She gets lots of kisses & adoration from them. Charlotte likes to say our baby’s full name every time (she pronounces it: “Keh-line Jean Mc-Call-law). The older two are helpful & somehow understand that Mommy just has to sit & nurse our baby a lot! It’s a challenge for me to balance everything & make sure I’m spending time with each of them. But I know we’ll all be okay.
Chase is pictured below wearing his all-time favorite outfit: Camouflage shirt & shorts (he’d wear camo underwear too, but that pair of underwear is too small now).
This proud big brother loves holding Caroline & always wants to carry her. He goes & gets her & then I have to confiscate her as soon as I catch him carrying her around. What age do you usually let kids do that? This seems too young. I’m just afraid he’s going to trip & fall on her!
I am very glad that my mom has been here to help with all the things that need to be done. Namely laundry & dishes, & just extra hands in general! & she also helps with diaper changes in the night, which helps me get a little extra sleep. I’ll have to get some photos of her & Caroline so I can post some of those! GG (Pace’s mom) has also taken the kids out a couple of times to run around & have fun. I SO appreciate the help!
She’s here! And after spending the day with her… she sleeps alot. WOO hoo! Best thing we could ask for. Joy and I are SO grateful to our Heavenly Father for this miracle. We know and love many friends who have had complications and problems during & after birth. We know it has nothing to do with us, so it’s really a miracle that this birth went so well. We wrapped up around 9am and then just hung out in the hotel room… I mean hospital room. As soon as Joy found out the new room service would deliver hot chocolate whenever she wanted, it felt more like a hotel room. (see the album to see what she ordered for lunch) Thanks to all for the virtual love and the in person love. Chase & Charlotte seemed ok with the new addition. I don’t think they realize how much time and attention she’ll suck away from them.
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| From 2011-Sep |
Came to the hospital this morning around 5
Joys water just broke at 6:42
That’s her first natural water break. She did not enjoy it.
Kellie is sticking her iv in now. No I’m not gonna text all of you and tell you bc most of you are still asleep.
Joy wants her epidural
Ahh chaos!
Epidural in. .. ah peace again
8am fully dialated. Waiting on dr to push.
Dr ssaid 20 mins…
Caroline Jean McCulloch was born at 8:42!