Saturday, May 19, 2012

We Survived the Hospital Stay -- Thank God!

All is well. We are back at Uncle David's and we broke out of the Peds Unit, and the completely insane discharge (more on that later).  We've had two feedings sans "M"...which was a bit scary!  After her feedings, we've figured out that Cristina likes to be rocked and serenaded by her Daddy and Papa. I've been trying to remember all of my mom's wonderful lullabies and I find myself humming the tune and forgetting the words.  But thankfully she doesn't call me out on it (yet!).

Bill is a pro with the swaddling, feeding, burping routine.  The second one at the house went off without a hitch, and I praised him for it. He looked like he'd been doing it for years...very comforting since he will be the stay-at-home-Daddy!

One of our LA friends happened to be in NYC for a visit and took the train down to DC to meet Cristina for a few hours.  Uncle Asher is a jokester...and this is the first face he made as he was holding her.

Asher versus Cristina!


Uncle David also got in on the fun and had his photo taken with his 
new roommate for the next one or two weeks.

Here are some pics from the first couple days...what an adventure it was! We know there are many, many more to come but this was such an unbelievable journey.  We are so thankful to our surrogate, for being so awesome throughout this whole process.  We will never forget the day she brought Cristina Lei to us -- Thank you, "M"!  Big hugs (and a foot rub -- inside joke).  

ENJOY!!!

Literally minutes after birth. What a perfect face (both of them!)

Holding her for the first time. 
A powerful moment.

Cristina meets Daddy.

Truly the face of an ANGEL.

Monkey Toes gets the green light to be discharged!....

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....and now we are THREE!
Albeit a tired three...but enjoying every minute.

More to come...stay tuned.

BIG HUGS TO EVERYONE.






31 comments:

  1. Beautiful post! And you guys look like naturals!! Love the pics with the Uncles too! Awww, SUPER HUGE CONGRATS again! Can't wait for more pics and updates!! LOVE!!

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  2. That last photo is so special. Love it

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  3. What fantastic photos - thank you!

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  4. I couldn't be more proud of you two and the beautiful blessing.dont think I have had so much pride ever and so proud of all three of you, all the blessings and prayers...xoxo

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  5. So proud of you two...got Geary eyes looking at the pictures especially the family picture of three of you.

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  6. That was the best blog recap ever! What wonderful pictures and the family photo at the end gave me happy happy joy joy tears! Luv to all three of u! Can wait to meet her! Xoxoxoxo

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  7. You guys are the BOMB!!! Little Cristina Lei is the luckiest baby girl to have not just one awesome dad, but TWO!! I too, love the family picture :) I can smell her 'baby-ness' thru the Internet!!
    I wish only the BEST for all three of you <3
    Doug...I could NEVER get the swaddling thing down with my last grandson. And he HAD TO BE swaddled. It was sick to watch my son do it in seconds. Bill will teach you his trick and you'll get it down to :)
    My best to your new family.
    XXOO, Laurie

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  8. I love the picture of the three of you!!! You look so happy!!

    Kathrin (Germany)

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  9. Tears in my eyes!! Congrats guys! She's perfect!

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  10. So happy for you, you look awesome!

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  11. Your photos are just so moving. I can see how emotional you both are seeing your little girl. Thank you so much for sharing these moments through your blog.Congratulations

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  12. What lovely photos!! she is beautiful enjoy!!

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  13. What proud parents you two are! Such sweet photos of your beautiful new daughter. How wonderful of M to help you become parents.

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  14. She is lovely and you guys all look wonderful together.

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  15. Happy happy days... for a lifetime! You can feel the love emanating from those pictures. Enjoy these precious moments-- even the sleep deprived ones!!!

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  16. The first family pic is so lovely. I am just so happy to FINALLY see it. Been a long road for you guys, but, now, finally, she is here!

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  17. Way to make me cry so early in the morning!

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  18. Oh, this is wonderful to see and read. Keep posting as you are able.

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  19. So, so, so happy! You all look amazing. And I love that your blog title has changed. Big hugs for all of you!

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  20. So happy for you guys...lovin the pictures and especially the last one is Just PERFECT!!

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  21. She is beautiful! The picture of the 3 of you is perfect!

    Leslie

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  22. oh she is simply beautiful ... i know i already said it and i'll probably say it again in the future. ;) and look at those long legs! lucky girl! again, happy happy for you both. enjoy these first moments ... momma b and i are yearning for the day we get to bring our boys home and have those more normal moments. =)

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  23. The smiles are so beautiful...what an experience for you both...Happy Trails!

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  24. Ahh... now you know this fantastically amazing love. The love we feel for our children is the greatest love in the world. Congratulations again - she is a true beauty.

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  25. This is wonderful! Congratulations to you three!

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  26. She's so perfect and you look like pros already :) Congratulations!

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  27. super excited for you guys!!! Love the family pic!! it's been a long journey, I know...but look what you have to show for it!!!

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  28. Cristina is perfect in every way! I'm so happy for you guys and I remember singing songs to my son when he was little humming the rest, in the end I just made up the words, poor kid he just has to google things now to realise his mother is the biggest nursery rhyme fraud ever!!! You both look like you were made to be parents :)

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  29. Cristina is such a beautiful little girl, we are so very happy for you guys..Congratulations!

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