The day started off the same as most, however, there was a special feeling about the day knowing that we were going to welcome a new member to our family.
As we were wrapping up packing for the hospital and getting ready to drop the boys off for a few day, Griffin decided to put daddy's socks and shoes on! He did a great job and even got them on the right feet. One day Rich might need to lock his closet, otherwise, this little man might "borrow" his clothes.
We dropped Chukar off first and said our good-byes and then headed up to drop Griffin off at my parent's house!
The last time our family was together before we added our newest addition! He was all smiles and ready to have a few days at Grammy and Grandpa's while Mommy and Daddy spent some time at Hotel Overlake.
We left my parents and headed to the hospital to find out if Barracuda was a HE or a SHE...the experience before we welcome 'cuda to our family was a lot less dramatic than it was when we welcomed Monster.
We got admitted to the hospital and headed back to our room, filled out some paperwork and prepared for the c-section. It was all nurses, needles, doctors and more until it was time to head into the operating room and welcome 'cuda to the world! I even walked back to the OR all....no stretcher, no wheelchair. We all took our final bets on Boy or Girl and Rich and I both held strong with BOY.
At 1:09 pm on Thursday, June 26th we welcomed our daughter, Millicent Grace into the world. She was 20 inches long and weight 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Rich and I were in complete shock and brought to tears when Dr. Graham announced that our little 'cuda was a SHE! It was such an amazing and emotional experience and in my mind the coolest way to find out the sex of your baby!
The time in the OR was quick and we were back in our room to enjoy a little skin to skin with Miss Millicent and introduce her to the world.
First looks at the little lady!
All 10 toes! Her feet are so small and dainty!
Look at all this hair...this little lady came out with enough dark locks to already put a bow in!
Daddy and Nurse Rita cleaning up Millie.
All the details on the wall.
A daddy and his daughter...she already has him wrapped around her little adorable fingers (and mine too).
A fun experience we had the day of was our photographer being there to capture the moments...I can't wait to see the pictures. Here is a little look into Chantel's lens.
Grammy was prepared with ribbons and bows
...and this little lady was already enjoying dress up time!
Millicent's little feet!
Moments after being back in our room...a little time with mommy and daddy!
After a few hours in the recovery room, we headed to the Mommy/Baby room to complete our stay at Hotel Overlake. One of our 1st visitors was all smiles to see Mommy and Daddy...but wasn't to sure about Baby Sister Millicent.
Great-Grandma Gloria aka GG with her 5th Great-Grand!
GG and Great Auntie Roxy meeting Millicent.
Grammy cuddling on Miss M.
A close-up shot of the little lady.
Griffin checking out his new sister...he wasn't quite sure about her and most of the visit tried to ignore her.
Mommy and baby! Can you believe how precious she is?!?!
The first family shot...Griffin showing us where Millicent's nose is!
Anything to keep him with a photo frame of his sister!
After a nice visit, Griffin saying good-bye to Mommy and Millicent.
After heading home from his visit with us, he wrapped up the night with Grandpa and Grammy.
Welcome to the family Miss Millicent Grace...we love you to the moon and back and are so happy to have you in our lives. Today marks Day One of the Meyer Fab Five! Together we are unstoppable!
