Finally, at about noon we were ready to leave. We got Gabbie all dressed up in her outfit we brought for her to wear home. This was the first thing I bought for, plus Zac and I are HUGE BYU fans so we thought it was the perfect outfit to bring her home in (Zac wants me to point out that he didn't force me into this, and that it was, in fact, my idea). Turns out it was a little big. It was newborn size, but she basically came out preemie size so we didn't have anything that would fit her!
So we went home and took a nap, and struggled to wake Gabbie up to get her to eat. She had dropped to 5 lbs 1 oz when we left, and we had to bring her back to the doctor the next day to check her weight, they were pretty concerned because she was so small. However, Gabbie was pretty tired and she did not want to wake up to eat, and this stressed me out greatly! I finally got her to eat a little, and I felt better, but I was in a pretty emotional state.Later that night we watched the Office, one of our favorite shows, and it couldn't have been more perfect, because it was the new episode where Pam and Jim have their baby. It was fun watching the show about them having their baby right after we had ours.
It was a good day. We were scared out of our minds as to how to take care of this little person, but we did it, and she is healthy and gaining a good amount of weight, so we must be doing it mostly right. :)
It was a good day. We were scared out of our minds as to how to take care of this little person, but we did it, and she is healthy and gaining a good amount of weight, so we must be doing it mostly right. :)
Love her little outfit! Too cute. The whole "being scared to death of how to care for this itty bitty little thing" gets better. Besides, you are the momma, and whatever you do will be the only thing she knows- (something I am still very grateful for). :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE that cute take home outfit. I had HUGE babies and they still were drowned in their take home outfits. She's darling. You and Zac will be great parents. Luckily kids are pretty resilient when it comes to their parents' mistakes (trust me, I've made plenty!)
ReplyDeleteI saw that episode of The Office and immediately thought of you two--I mean three! It was so cute.
ReplyDeleteI just read all your recent posts and I am sort of glad Jesse isn't home right now because I can't stop crying tears of joy for you both! I cannot wait for Gabbie and Pup Face to meet for a complete cuteness overload! Miss you guys!
Congrats to bringing home a beautiful healthy baby!! You are the mommy. Always remember that YOU are HER mommy for A REASON. Heavenly Father knew EXACTLY what he was doing sending her to you. He knows you'll take care of her and love her. Trust your instincts. You guys are amazing parents already! Hope that breastfeeding gets a little easier!! Love you all lots!
ReplyDeleteI remember worrying like crazy that Sophie wasn't getting enough to eat! I completely understand why you got so emotional about it. Maybe next time around, we won't freak out as much? Gabriella is GORGEOUS and she's lucky to have such fantastic parents. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteyay!!! she is sooo sooo cute! I love the BYU outfit. I'll definately have to come by soon for a visit and of course to see how Gabbie is doing:)
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