Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Our Baby Girl!

So, I am a little delayed with this post, but we had our little girl! Lillian Elise Carter was born January 5th at 5:50 pm weighing 7 lbs and 11 ozs and 19 3/4 inches long. We had a few setbacks along the way and she ended up coming into the world by C section and we had to spend 5 nights in the hospital. Brad and I now believe that may have been a blessing because we had the most wonderful care at St. Vincents Hospital and used the extra time to ask a million questions and maximize all the resources of their incredible staff. I really believe it made me more prepared to take our little girl home.
I know that every new mom says this but now I get it... you can never imagine just how much you can love until you have a child! Brad and I are reminded just how amazing God is every time we look at our little miracle! My goal is to keep updated pictures coming in a timely manner, but it turns out babies need a lot of attention so I can't make any promises. :)

One of Lillian's first hospital pictures... First picture of our new family...
Finally going home... She slept the whole way home and through her first pictures...
Even the excitement of seeing her room for the first time didn't wake her...
So we just gave up and let her get comfy in her crib...

10 comments:

Brandi said...

Lillian is too cute! We are glad you guys are home and doing well. We can't wait to see you guys again.

kristen elaine said...

Heidi she's beautiful!! So glad I got to meet her yesterday, so sweet! I will see yall next week... And her room, it looks so cute!!

Cile said...

I am loving the buttons in the family photo! From birthday buttons to parenting buttons. I am looking forward to our next chat. I miss and love you!

The Reeds said...

YAY for the update!!! You know it pains me to stay away, but Trent will meet his future girlfriend soon:) She is perfect!!

~k said...

Congrats Heidi!!!
She is gorgeous!
And she already has a handsome little boyfriend- aren't you lucky?!?!

amybbryant said...

Lillian is just precious! She looks adorable laying in that big crib! Her nursery looks so sweet. Good job laying her in her crib - best thing she can do is get used to her crib on day 1 - you'll be a better mom if she loves her crib!! Your own bed will become your oasis!!!

Anonymous said...

Where are the pictures of the boppers?

Lala'sMommy said...

Lillian is SO precious! Congratulations....

Shannon and Clint said...

She is beautiful Heidi and you look great as well! We need to get together soon, so our little girls can meet. Let me know when would be a good time and I will stop by :) Also, we have the same taste! We have the same rug and carseat!!!

The Longs said...

Heidi- Lillian is beautiful! Congratulations on your precious daughter. I love the nursery too- so cute! I hope you are doing great, and I am sure you are loving motherhood!!! :)