I have to say that I was SO incredibly sad whenever I was in the preparation room and Dr. Pixley walked in. I knew instantly that my OB, who has delivered our other two children, wouldn't be there. Dr. Pixley said that she was in bed sick with a sinus infection and had just called and said she felt terrible that she couldn't be there. I wanted to cry, but I have to say that Pixley came through for me. He was great!
We were in the recovery room forever, it seemed like! We finally decided to bring the family back to us because it was taking a long time for the feeling to come back to my legs. Everyone was so happy and excited to meet Charlotte:
My parents bought these "Proud Grandma" and "Proud Grandpa" buttons at the hospital gift shop when Maddie was born almost 13 years ago. They proudly wear them at each delivery of a grandchild. This was number 13!
Miss Charlotte is so cuddly and sweet. I love her dearly and love snuggling with her!
Auntie Dolly drove down for the day:
Nana came down for the day, too. Charlotte is her 7th grandchild:
Okay, this was one of my favorite parts of the day. Caroline and RoyBoy came over after dinner to meet their baby sister. They were so happy and their expressions were priceless:
RoyBoy, especially, was adorable. He was genuinely excited and so happy when he laid his eyes on her. He just stared and stared at her. One of the main reasons I wanted this baby to be a girl was because I wanted RoyBoy to be the only boy in our family. With him being in the middle, I never wanted him to feel replaced or that he was a "middle child". I never wanted him to have to feel like he had to compete. By his reaction so far, it looks like he'll be a true protector to his baby sis:
Roy Austin sharing his new super hero toys and silly bands:
We are having a great time just hanging out here at CMC. I have to say that I LOVE my hospital time! It's like a mini-retreat. And the staff here at CMC are great, too. Charlotte and I are enjoying our rest and the visitors and calls/emails. Thanks for all of your sweet words. They mean a lot to all of us!
And a B-I-G thankful shoutout goes out to my big sister, Dawn, for all the help she's given our family this past week. She is truly a gem. She has taken charge of our house and has taken such good care of the kids. She's taken them and picked them up from school, speech therapy, cleaned the house, etc. and she's done it all with a smile on her face! I truly appreciate it. Thank you, Dawnie!! I love you:)
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Goodie! I just happened to be at the computer when this came in my email! LOVE LOVE LOVE the post! Donna I am so happy for you. You have exactly what you prayed for. Your family is so sweet, and little Charlotte is a great completer just like you were in our family. Charlotte is ADORABLE! I cannot wait to hold her. I love you sweets!
What a sweet post. You did a great job explaining everything. I love Charlotte's name and I know she'll be a special little girl. I'm glad you're enjoying your "time off" at CMC and that Dawn and mom/dad are there to help you. You have a beautiful family and we are so happy for you. Can't wait to see how much Charlotte changes in a week. ILY
Congratulations Donna and Roy! What a beautiful family you have. I LOVE Caroline's face in the picture where you introduce her new sister. So precious. So happy for you all!!
Dr. Pixley delivered Adeline too. I can totally see Caroline in Charlotte!
And that's so funny that you love your hospital time. Enjoy it while it lasts!
Congratulations Donna! Another beautiful child you have! What precious pictures you have of her meeting her big brother and sister! She is just beautiful!!!!
This is such a great post! I teared up....children are such a precious gift!! And it's one of my favorite ways that the Lord shows off! How can one see a sweet babe and not believe in God?
It's just amazing!! Congrats! Good to see that Caroline and RA are smitten with Charlotte already. :O)
Such a beautiful recap, Donna - I love the meaning of Charlotte's name and how wonderful to have her great-grandmother's namesake. She is absolutely beautiful and I can see both of your children in her little face. Enjoy your time in the hospital and rest -- God bless you and your sweet family -- you have definitely been blessed!
Yay! Loved reading this. The picture of Caroline and RoyAustin meeting Charlotte is priceless! Their expressions are wonderful. I love how you are enjoying your time at CMC. Enjoy the spa!
Congratulations Donna and Roy!!! I was so happy to see your blog this morning - I knew you would be working on it in the hospital! It is wonderful to see your new baby Charlotte! Glad you are enjoying your stay there too!
Love and blessings!
Congratulations Grahams! What a sweet, sweet baby girl! I know Roy Boy will be a great big brother and Caroline will be an amazing role model for Charlotte (not to mention a wonderful mother's help)! I can't wait to meet the newest addition to your fabulous family! Love to you all!
Congrats! She is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy your hospital stay!
I'm a little bit teary right now. Makes me want another one (almost!). Congratulations, Donna! She is so sweet and I am thrilled for you. :)
Great post, commentary and pictures! We are so happy for you guys! Charlotte is beautiful as is her name. Love to you all.
Congratulations Donna to you and your family! Another beautiful girl to add to the long line of beauties in your family! Her name is perfect! We have a girl-boy-girl pattern in our trio and I have always loved that Leif (my son) was the only boy and that he was in the middle so that he would be special. Have fun!!!
So happy for you and your sweet new addition. Charlotte is adorable and looks just like Roy! You look great Donna, I dont know how you do it. Enjoy the next few days and weeks...hope Dawn is staying a while. :) She is the best sister and helps all you girls so much...wish she would share her services with other families! :) Ha.
Donna, I am applauding you right now. You just gave birth and you did this long great post for all of us. You are a trooper!!! I am so happy for you. God does give us the desires of our heart. Charlotte is so beautiful and she will be adored by her two siblings. Who does she look like?
Okay, first of all, I had no idea she was named after Roy's grandmother! I thought you guys just came up with a really cool name! How special. Little Charlotte will not only be named after her great gramma, but a giant of the faith. I love when names have history!
The pictures are so sweet. She looks like a snuggle bunny. What a blessing that you are surrounded by so much family at this time. Your post made me smile!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations, Donna! You're little Charlotte (I LOVE that name!) is already a beauty with all that lovely dark hair. You look amazing in the pictures...I hope you are feeling as good as you look, my friend! I love those buttons that your parents have on and how they wear them to the birth of ALL their many grandchildren-very sweet. What a special moment when your other children get to meet their baby sibling;I forgot to get a picture of that in the hospital! I'm so mad at myself...hopefully there is a next time so I can remedy that oversight :) Be gracious to yourself as you adjust to life with another child. Love to you and your new baby girl!!
oh my Goodness!!! Congrats!!!! She is absolutely beautiful!! I love that Roy boy is the middle and the only boy. That works out great! I was the middle and the only girl, so it does work out well. Glad you are doing well. God has truly blessed you guys!
Love the name, love the pics, love it all! Love you!
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