Safe and sound at home

We got home last night and met the other grandparents at the house.  Which was good because Grandpa took Chase for a walk, or more of a high speed sprint because he was so excited to have everyone home.  Which by the way was right before Chase checked out the new addition and while he is a little intimidated, he definitely approves. 

Grandma got to give Holden her first bottle of breast milk from at the house, what I am sure is the first of many!

Here is Alex in her new spot for the next few days and see below for the first photo of Holden in her crib.

It is safe to say she is all settled in, though hopefully by tomorrow she will be all settled in without having to wear velcro on her face.  And she totally made it through the night only getting up when those pesky parents woke her up to feed her.

Last day in the hospital!

So we got to go home yesterday evening which was great.  Not to say we did not have to learn a few more tricks before we left, but it was a pretty quick transition.

Holden decided she wanted to get a little bronze for all the entertaining she is sure to be doing this weekend at the house.

The last grandparents visit at the hospital, we went a little camera happy and started snapping all kinds of photos

One of Daddy and Holden

 

And one of Mommy, Daddy, and Holden

 

And one of the little lady herself.  She was a trooper and did not make a peep on the whole ride home.  Stay tuned for a few photos from once we got home.

Mommy cleaned up and then tuckered out

Alex was able to shower today.  I am pretty sure I have the prettiest wife in the world, how did she have a baby two days ago and still look so good today.  (no offense to other wives out there)  I am also pretty sure she feels a tad more like a human again.  She has also ventured out of the room a few times, so things are slowly moving forward.

We have also been able to pull off a few successful feedings, which have left her and Holden all tuckered out.  Just resting before we find out if we get to go home or not.  Sweet slippers and all.

Day Two

First and foremost, I would like to say, who slept in a closet last night other than me.

Not a bad set up if I do say so myself.  Now I know what it would have been like to live in New York

We are  hanging out at the end of a pretty good day.  Holden has officially learned to breast feed, so that is a huge relief.  Both sets of her grandparents came by today and gave me the chance to run home and shower and show Chase (our lab) one of Holden's first hats with her smell on it.  He had no idea what I was trying to do, neither did I, so hopefully it worked.

Again, I want to throw out thank you's to both sets of rents for all the support.  It has been amazing having all kinds of helping hands.  Alex made progress towards the fun road of recovery and has been getting up and about all day, which may help us make our way home tomorrow.  I officially changed my first pee filled diaper with moderate bumps, but I definitely nailed the first poopy diaper change.  The first of many to come, which is what I can only assume is most people's favorite part.

Holden also started getting to meet some of her more "extended family" today, which she may not remember, but it is okay we got some photos to remind her along the way.

Strieby came by first and though he claims he has not held a baby in a while, he seemed pretty natural

Sean was next, despite the photo he did not actually get pooped on or drop Holden.  At least that we saw.

 Then Mike brought some of the girls to come see the little ones, we made sure to let the nurse know she would be guaranteed to see Whitney again before the next Tuesday.

 

Just a few of the many photos to come of all of our friends holdin' Holden.  Thanks again to everyone who came by today and the people who wished they could have.  And maybe to the couple of family members who have already booked trips to come out and see her.  It really means a lot to all three of us!

Though I should definitely let all of you know, I have had a lot of free time in the hospital so I will probably not get to post daily updates everyday.  I cannot shake that most employers would not want to be paying for a part time blog manager.

Day One

As you see by the photos below, today was the day. We got up and took a nice easy trip down to the hospital around 10:30 am with both sets of grandparents in tow (thanks in advance for all the help).

Went into surgery around high noon and little Holden Olivia Frazier was born at 12:51pm. She was a whopping 6 lbs and a very tall 18 inches (yes, she is actually very small). And as what will hopefully be a bit of foreshadowing she was alert and active, followed with sleeping for the next 4 or so hours. And just like mommy, she is currently only willing to wake up for some cuddling, a little feeding, or a bath. Which while getting the bath she could already move her little noggin around.

She is beautiful and we are more excited than we could have even expected. Thank you to everyone who sent messages of support and love. It is very appreciative and what I can only assume is another way of volunteering to change diapers when they are filled with baby poop.

A few quick shots from the hospital

We have an excited little mom to be!



Alex got some serious gypsy flare.



And I got a nice outfit to try out, though they were not that keen on having me help



All of the grandparents from Holden's perspective.



And what is sure to be a favorite spot for both Holden and Mom.

The Eve of Holden

So tonight is the last night of Alex and I just being a 2.5 person family, actually 3 (Chase would not be okay with counting as a half person).

We go into the hospital around 10:30 am tomorrow and right after the old high noon, Alex goes in to have our little girl. I am pretty sure that we cannot even really get as excited as we should be because as far as I have been told there are like a million first things that are going to melt us. And yes, there is a subtle admission on knowing I am going to be all mushy when it comes to the little lady.

Stay tuned for an update tomorrow as there will probably be a few photos...maybe