Home Bound!

This little girl is 3 weeks old and I am just barely posting about coming home from the hospital. Man I really need to get caught up.

We stayed in the hospital for 3 days and 2 nights. By the 3rd day I was ready to head home and go see the kids. They were also very ready for Mckinley, Josh, and I to come home. We were very lucky to have my mom be able to stay with the kids at our house while we were in the hospital.

When we left Mckinley weighed 6lbs. 13oz.

Aunt Stef bought this adorable outfit for Mckinley to wear home from the hospital.

The kids were so excited to show Mckinley everything at the house. They were thrilled to have her home. 

Super cute sister picture! I hope these two girls love each other and get along go as they grow up!!!

Payton and Scarlett love taking pictures with Mckinley. The pictures are never the best because some is always not looking. She doesn't normally suck her finger, but she did for this moment and I got a cute picture of it.

Proud Grandma with Mckinley

The next day 3 ladies from the Relief Society Presidency came over to visit. (Becky, Jan, Shelley) Payton and Scarlett decided they anted to get all dressed up for them. It was super cute!!!

Anytime Mckinley is on the ground Scarlett or Payton are always right there with her.

Love!

The best surprise ever 

Danny and Jacie drove all the way from St. George to come and visit us. There was a knock on our front door at about 3pm or so Friday afternoon and it was these two. I was shocked and so excited! I couldn't believe that they just up and decided they wanted to come visit us so they drove the 9 hours to our house. The easy life when its just you and your spouse. We were all very thrilled to have them even if it was a quick trip. 

Even though I could barley move, I was still able to enjoy spending time with my parents and Jacie and Danny! They each were a huge help!

Danny and Jacie getting their share of diaper changes!

Proud Uncle Danny!

Beautiful Mckinley!

Payton is very sweet with his baby sister! He loves to hold her. He ended up falling asleep while holding Mckinley! Super precious!

Loved being held all the time!

Payton is very good at getting what he wants. He was able to convince Danny and Jacie to take him and Scarlett bowling. The kids loved this!!!

Jacie and Scarlett being silly while waiting to bowl!

They even let the kids play some arcade games at the bowling alley!

Payton and Scarlett also got to ride their bikes a lot. They love riding their bikes! Grandma even took them to some of the new homes that are being built behind our neighborhood. She let Payton go inside and explore them. He loved this!

Grandma had the privilege of giving Mckinley her first bath at home. She kind of liked it, but didn't love it!

Overall, being home from the hospital was nice! Having SO MUCH help was the best!

Fun times

Kind of out of order but had to post these few pictures!

The night before Josh and I headed to the hospital we had but the kids to bed in grandma's room. Josh, my mom, and I were down stairs and we could hear these two being silly and laughing. We just ignored them and knew they would eventually fall asleep. When I headed upstairs to go to bed I went to check on the kids. I walked into the room and saw no one. I was a little worried, but mostly  confused. I went and looked in their room and they were not in there. I was very confused. I walked down the hall to my room and this is what I saw...

They were both sound asleep in our bed! It was the cutest thing ever. I had to show my mom and Josh right away. We had told them before they went to bed that while mom and dad were at the hospital that they could sleep in our bed if they wanted to. I guess they couldn't wait for us to be gone and had to sleep in there that night!

Grandma had bought them some cute little books that they could paint. They of course loved them!

Scarlett wanted grandma to paint in her book.

The day after Mckinley was born my mom came and stayed at the hospital with me and Josh and the kids went and played for a few hours. 

The kids choose to go bowling. They loved it!

Josh had to convince they worker that he needed a ramp for the kids. The worker tried to tell him they were only for people in wheel chairs. Finally the guy decided to let him use one!

Payton loved celebrating his successes!

They each took turns and watched for their ball to come back to them.

Scarlett totally figured it out and loved it.

I love all Payton's shots that show his excitement. 

Even Scarlett celebrated her victories!

Super proud of herself.

Nice form Payton!

Very proud of himself.

Payton got a 75, Scarlett got a 59, and Josh got a 103 I believe. The kids loved every minute of bowling. They were very excited to have special time with their dad. I of course was sad that I couldn't be there to watch them, but I am glad Josh was able to take a few pictures. 

Big Day!

June 26th at 4:30am Josh and I woke up and got ready to head to the hospital. My mom was at our house so Payton and Scarlett stayed with them at the house. We left the house about 5:15am and headed to the hospital in Modesto. 

 I had to have a scheduled c-section at 38 weeks because I had placenta previa. The doctors did not want me to go into labor at all. I had no complications my whole pregnancy so I didn't really think it was as serious of an issue as it really is.

 I got to the hospital and got all checked in. Josh and I stayed in the prep room for about 4 hours before they finally wheeled me into the operating room. We were there for so long because we needed to wait for another lady to deliver her baby first before they could start on me.

They had Josh get all dresses and ready for the surgery.

I sat in the surgery room for about 30 minutes before they started because we initially were waiting for the anesthesiologist, then once he got there and was ready to start with me the doctor got a call and went running out of the surgery room. There was another lady in one of the labor and delivery rooms who's baby's heart rate dropped. A few other people left the room, so of course we had to sit there and wait until they came back. They were back in the room within 15 minutes. Then they began. Josh was brought into the room and he sat to the side of me and healed my hand. He did look to see what was occurring every so often, but once Mckinley was out he was with her nonstop. 

For the most part everything went well. I did lose quite a bit of blood, but didn't need a blood transfusion. The doctors were prepared for the worse since I had placenta previa. I really had no idea what they were doing most the time. I could feel the pressure of them moving me and leaning on me and things, but it was no big deal. 

Josh was able to cut the rest of the umbilical cord off once they had Mckinley in her little bed area. 

These are here mug shots! I just think they are funny! Mckinley weighed in at 7lbs. 7oz. 20 and a quarter inch long! 

First picture of me holding Mckinley! She is perfect! Having a baby brings a lot of emotions. Josh and I both were teary eyed! We are definitely proud parents!

Frist bath in the hospital! Josh said she was so good. She didn't even cry!

A little better picture of the 3 of us while I was in the recovery room!

The nurse insisted that she have a bow on her hat so everyone knew she was a girl! It was cute, but also funny!

By late afternoon Josh had gone and gotten Payton and Scarlett at Krista's house. They were so excited to come and meet Mckinley! We video taped them coming into the room. They were both so excited! Scarlett had the biggest smile on his face! Payton was super excited. They wanted to hold her immediately. 

Not the best picture, but our first picture of our 3 kids!

First family picture!!!

I am the worlds luckiest mom to be so blessed with these 3 amazing children on God.

Mckinley

Adoring baby Mckinley!

Great Grandma Crane came to the hospital and visited with us. My cousin Melanie brought her out to visit! I was so glad she did this! I am very lucky to have both my grandma's still alive. I love they my kids know who they are! 

Many attempts to get pictures of our 3 kids together!

Payton is a very proud big brother!!! He is so sweet and loving to Mckinley. He asks to hold her all the time!

I love all my kids so much!

A very proud dad!!!

Luckily everything went well and we were able to leave after lunch on Thursday. The kids kept asking when we would be able to bring Mckinley home. Of course before we let we got our "nice" meal. It really wasn't anything to rave about. Josh will tell you the fruit and salad were the best. I just figure its hospital food! 

We were so glad to come home!!! I missed Payton and Scarlett a ton. I was glad to be home and be able to rest! It's been a week now since I had Mckinley and I am slowly getting better everyday! I have a ton of help so its been easy dealing with the kids! Josh is a champ!