Multitude Monday: 245-277

I am thankful for...

10-3-11

245. one last day as a family of three to spend together

246. time to get everything organized and clean for the big day tomorrow

10-4-11

247. the kind nurse who chose to stay with me, even though she got off earlier, to help me deliver Caroline

248. Caroline’s strong heartbeat throughout the entire labor

249. the three different anesthesiologists that worked very hard to get my epidural to work – even though it didn’t

250. The Lord’s hand on mine and Caroline’s health throughout the labor- mom and baby are both healthy

251. Dr. Tamucci’s skillful hands while performing my c-section

252. Trey’s kindness and tenderness to me throughout the whole process

253. our beautiful baby girl and the immediate joy she has brought to both of us

254. Susannah Grace’s sweet reaction when she saw her Sissy

255. Gigi’s sacrificial help keeping SG while we were delivering Caroline

10-5-11

256. Mom’s help keeping SG while we were in the hospital

257. SG’s sweet voice on the phone saying “Hey or hewo” and giving me two kisses

258. Nana bringing SG to the hospital to see Caroline

259. SG delicately stroking Caroline’s head- mimicking me

260. Caroline nursing well in the hospital

261. the continued excellent care provided by the nurses and doctor’s at Brookwood Hospital

10-6-11

262. Sweet time alone with Caroline to bond with her

263. Caroline’s easy spirit- so far she is easy to console and laid back

264. Meme and Poppie’s visit and the yummy food they brought- Five Guys for Trey and a salad from Brio’s for me J

10-7-11

265. SG not having diarrhea today- we were worried she might have the stomach bug because she had diarrhea the night before 

266. Getting to see SG at home when she woke up from her nap

267. SG saying “Hold you, hold you, hold you” in her crib looking at me- you could tell she missed her momma

268. SG saying “Baby” while patting Caroline

269. getting to celebrate Mom’s birthday

10-8-11

270. having a good breast pump- Caroline has had some trouble nursing since we've been home, so I have been having to pump a little

271. SG being sweet to Sissy

272. Meme and Poppie bringing us yummy Chick-fil-A for lunch

273. Mom coming over to help with SG and clean a little for us J

10-9-11

274. a relaxing day as a family of four

275. going to Target with Trey and the kids- ahhhh something normal

276. eating out as a family and the girls being sweet

277. a restful night-Caroline slept well