Bringing Lacy Home and the First Week

We came home from the hospital last Thursday. I can't believe it's been a week already. Things are going really well. Grammy (or Mimi as Dillon calls her) has been a big help. She even stayed 2 nights with us. Then yesterday, my mom came over to give Grammy a break. She took Lily and Dillon home with her so I could have a night and a day with just Lacy. It's been very nice. I've been able to rest and get a few things done, too.

I took these following few photos in the hospital before we left The nurse cutting off her security band so we could take her home!

Daddy buckling Miss Lacy in her car seat

All bundled up and ready for the trip home

Leaving the hospital

Peanut in her car seat in the car. We put big sister, Lily, in the back row and kept Dillon up front with Lacy. We'll see how that goes. If Dillon tries to hurt her or pick on her then we'll move him to the back. He doesn't mean to hurt her but sometimes he pats her face a little too hard. We have to really watch him around her.

Lily loves her little sister. When we got home last Thursday night, Lily held Lacy like this for about an hour!

Grammy got in last Thursday evening. She and Uncle Jeremy came over for a visit on Friday.

Matching jammies from Nana :)

Her chin is a little red and chapped :(

Grammy snuggling with Dillon

Aunt Mindy came over for a visit on Saturday

Monday was a busy day. I got my staples out. So far so good with that. And Lacy had her first doctor's appt. She had gained 5 oz. and weighed 7 lb. 14 oz. She goes back next Monday to see if she's back up to her birth weight (8.7). These next 2 photos are of us at her appt.

She didn't like how bundled up she was, but it was so cold. My mom bought her this cute "baby jaguar" (as Lily would say) coat.

One week old photos

I bought Lily a baby doll to feed and take care of when I feed Lacy. She named her Jessie.

Our first dinner out with all 3 kids. We went to Chipotle and then to Target. Anson and I were both stir crazy and wanted to get out of the house. It went okay but we had Grammy's help that time.

All 3 kids in the van :)

Lacy is doing very well with nursing. She is a happy baby. I am trying to soak up every minute with her since she is our last baby. That makes me very sad but I know we made the right decision. We have so many great memories ahead of us, and I can't wait to experience them all :)

Lacy Lyn Cross

Big brother and big sister (on their shirts) on Monday morning before we dropped them off at Nana and Papa's.

Photo of me right before we left for the hospital! Lacy's name letters are on the wall but they are hard to see.
Waiting to go into surgery...

Lacy Lyn makes her grand entrance into this world!

She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20.5" long

Getting checked out and cleaned up

Daddy snapped this photo right when she was getting a shot...that's why she's screaming!

Anxiously awaiting to hold my new baby

Sticking her tongue out at Daddy :P

My handsome husband is now a proud Daddy of 3 :)

First Photo of the 3 of us. The rest of the family hadn't arrived yet to meet her.

Very proud and loving big sister! Anson heard her tell Lacy that she would play with her everyday!

Nana showing Lily & Dillon their new sister

Dillon isn't so sure of Lacy

Our family is complete!

Proud Uncle Jeremy

And Heather

And Uncle Jamie!

Sleeping angel

Proud Papa

I love newborns...they are so cuddly and their binkies are as big as their little face!

Aunt Jill helping Lily feed Lacy a little formula. Not too much, though, because Lacy is nursing very well! We had some setbacks the other day, but we got the hang of it and she's doing great now.

Peanut on my bed. Her weight dropped to 7 pounds, 9 ounces today. My milk is coming in, though, so she should begin to gain again.

I didn't mean to end this blog on a sad face note. Lacy is an extremely happy baby. When she does cry, she sounds like a really high pitched bird or monkey. The other night, I could hear her coming down the hall to me from the nursery. I knew right away it was her by her scream.

It's about 3:00 on Thursday, Jan. 27 (Uncle Jeremy's birthday). We are hanging out at the hospital until Daddy gets off work at 5. It's been a nice, peaceful day. We've been laying in bed and napping all day. Anson opted to work while I was in the hospital this week. He's taking tomorrow and Monday off, though! I'm looking forward to being home together as a family this weekend. And Grammy is heading up here tonight. We will see her tomorrow. She's staying for almost 2 weeks, which will be great to spend so much time with her and we're looking forward to some much appreciated help with all the kids :) My parents have had Lily and Dillon since Monday morning, and I know they need a break this weekend :)

Anson and I are so blessed. We have such a wonderful family and wonderful parents. We couldn't do it without all our family and friends. Thank you everyone for your well wishes and prayers!

Last Photos of Baby Lacy in Utero

Lacy Lyn Cross is receiving her eviction notice on Monday, Jan. 24 :)

I'm having her via C-Section at 1:30 at Akron General Hospital. Anson and I are so excited. We can hardly wait! Lily seems excited, too. I don't think Dillon understands what it all means, but he does say "baby" and point to my tummy.

At my doctor's appointment on Tuesday, the ultrasound tech told me "She's a big girl!" She's measuing 9 lbs. 4 oz!! When she told me that, I knew right away that I would have to have another C-Section. Please pray for us and that everything goes smoothly.

Until Monday, we are going to enjoy our final days as a Family of Four. And I'm going to enjoy being pregnant for the last time!