The day of our scheduled c-section went just as smooth as ever. Danny and I weren't able to sleep a single wink the night before, so although we were extremely tired going into Tuesday, we were just too excited for sleep. We arrived at the hospital at 6am and before I knew it we were all prepped and ready to go. My mom and cousin Elizabeth were there bright and early with us, and were able to come back with us while they were waiting to take me back.
And just a few minutes later...we were looking at our baby girl for the very first time!
Danny went with Layla while they finished up with me in the OR. It was a very long hour in recovery by myself waiting and waiting to get back to them. I hated missing out on her first few hours, and couldn't wait to get her in my arms for the first time.
Thankfully Danny tooks lots of pictures while I was away, to capture many of her firsts! After a few hours, I was taken to my room and after a little waiting and lots of phone calls, they finally brought her to us.
Love at first sight!
And looks exactly like her big brother! It's almost scary. It's like we were looking at newborn Eli dressed in pink clothes, plus a little more hair. I could just eat her up!
There are so many things I love about this first picture of us with our new baby, but the look on my husband's face is my absolute favorite. Talk about being wrapped already! He couldn't wait for me to see her.
Nana & Pop Pop meeting their newest granddaughter for the first time.
Danny and I had about 4 or 5 hours that day of quiet time with our girl. It was nice to have some time to rest and to have that time together with her before introducing her to more family. Later that afternoon my mom, Tom, Elizabeth and Blake came to the hosital with Eli. It was so sweet watching him see his baby sister for the first time. I couldn't stop crying! Partly because I was an emotional mess, and partly because I was in a lot of pain at the time. It was like it all finally clicked in his little head. He was very gentle with her, and a little unsure of what to do with her in the beginning. 
Nana showed him her little hands and feet.
Mimi and Papa Tom got lots of good snuggles at the hospital that night.I wanted to at least document Layla's first day here with us before too much time slipped by. I have about a million pictures to sort through, and lots of sweet memories to share. In the meantime, we're here recovering, adjusting, and loving life as a family of 4...plus Mimi!
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