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Charlotte Rose

After 9 months of waiting Charlotte Rose is here!

Mommy and Daddy heading to the hospital
Saturday, September 10, 2011

Mommy started her day at 5am with a shower and no breakfast.  Me-Maw came over to braid my hair and watch Samuel.  We drove to the hospital and realized Charlotte would be here TODAY!

After checking in we were given a recovery room and we waited some more.  At 7:30am I was prepped for surgery.

Mommy prepped and ready to go

At 8am we were off to the operating room.  Charlotte was ready and so was I.  I actually had some contractions while waiting for surgery, so she must have been ready too.

At 8:22am I heard the most wonderful sound, Charlotte letting the world know she was here.  She was born with straight, dark hair and beautiful deep, dark blue eyes.  She weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 19 1/4 inches long.  So she was about the same size Samuel was when he was born.

Charlotte getting her temperature taken
Daddy got to hold her first and brought her to me for some quick cheek to cheek contact before the rest of the cleaning got started.

Daddy and Charlotte


Once everything was done we headed to recovery to relax and get acquainted with our baby girl.  Since  my c-section went great we were able to head to our regular room by 10am.

Charlotte's first visitors were Pa-Pa and Me-Maw Bouldin.  They oohed and awed over Charlotte for about an hour.

Charlotte and Me-Maw Bouldin


Big Brother Samuel was the next visitor followed by Pa-Pa and Me-Maw Huber and Auntie Annemarie.  The first thing Samuel said was "See Baby Charlotte."  He wanted to hug her, kiss her and head bonk her.  We however, only let him pat her gently.

Auntie Annemarie, Charlotte, Samuel and Me-Maw Huber

After a busy morning it was time for Mommy and Charlotte to take a nap.

Charlotte and Mommy sleeping

The rest of the day was spent eating and sleeping.  Charlotte is a very calm, relaxed baby.  She is also a good eater, which makes Mommy very happy.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

After a good night of sleep and a peaceful morning we were ready for more visitors.  The grandparents, Auntie and Samuel all came by for another peak at Baby Charlotte.  Charlotte also got to meet her new friend Aliya's parents, Stacy and DC.  Aliya has yet to make her appearance.

Charlotte at home
Monday, September 12, 2011

We got to go home!  Charlotte got the grand tour by Samuel and Daddy.  They took her around the whole house and told her about each room.  She seemed quite content about her new home.

Charlotte slept great her first night



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