One year ago...

We were getting ready to have another baby girl.

Madison had her bags packed too. She took her baby and carrier, a diaper bag, and playdoh.
We had to wait for 5 hours before a bed was ready. The people in active labor get priority over c-sections. CRAZY! I finally got a room and it was lightening fast to the operating table.

Katelyn Elise was born at 1:30pm, weighed 7 lbs. 12oz, 21 inches long.
Madison was so anxious to hold Katelyn. And then she was done!

I got a quick "Hello" before they took her the NICU for observation (a fast heartbeat).

She had to get a stupid ol' IV in her hand. Later they replaced it in her foot---OUCH!

Katelyn came back to my room on the 17th at 8pm. She was so exhausted after being away.
After a nice long night's rest, we took her footprints and handprints and checked out.

Maddy greeted us outside. She couldn't wait to see her baby sister!

She even left a note on the sidewalk saying "Welcome Home Mommy Daddy Katelyn Love Madison"

In just 2 days, we were back in the NICU. This time for 5 days! It was horrible leaving Katelyn but the nurses were great and we knew that she was getting the best care. We made the 50 mile round trip drive for every feeding because that was the only time that we could hold her. She had to be under the UV light 100% of the time. And she got to wear a cute little mask. Madison called it her "CAT WOMAN".

Madison helped give Katelyn her first bath at home!!!

Madison and Pinky

We were all so happy to have Baby Kate home, once and for all!

We love you Katelyn

Happy First Birthday

The only way to get Kate to stand still was to have Maddy hold her hand!!!

After her 1 year checkup, she got to eat McDonalds chicken nuggets and french fries....YUMM-O

Our precious baby girl, always smiling, with lots of teeth and dark curly hair.

We love you so much!