Bringing Leo Home

I was thrilled to find out that I only had to stay in the hospital for 48 hours after I had Leo.  I am not the girl who loves the hospital stay portion of the baby delivery process.  I tolerate it, try to relax as much as possible, rely on my nurses for help and medicine and then am EAGER to go home.  It was no different this time other than the fact that I was moving much slower after having a csection. 

We got the all clear to head home on April 9th and then of course it took several hours to actually get discharged.  We were anxious to see Olive and Fletcher and for them to officially get to meet Leo. 

A Facetime introduction or two just isn't the same as holding a snuggly baby. 

I texted my mom to tell her we were on our way home and to have the kids wash their hands.  We (safely) zoomed home.

Kevin carried in Leo and I hurried in to see Olive and Fletcher.  I cried seeing them.  They both looked so big all of the sudden.  Especially Fletcher.  I guess that's par for the course when you're suddenly promoted to big brother.  Everyone got hugs and kisses and had lots to catch up on from the past couple of days.

The kids were SO excited to see Leo. 

The couldn't wait to hold him.  

They got situated on the couch and waited patiently.

Months of anticipation and talks of a baby brother were suddenly coming true.

They wanted to check him out ASAP.  Hat off to see his hair.  Check out his long fingers.  And then they had to see his toes.  They were SO curious about him.  It was hilarious and very sweet.

Fletcher's turn.  Lots of holding.  Lots of kisses.  The baby brother he's been asking to come out and play was finally here!

Our first picture as a family of FIVE.

 Olive wanted to help feed him.

 Introductions wear a guy out.

 Everything he did was cute to them.

My mom snapped this picture of Olive and it might be one of my favorite picture of her.  She was so good holding Leo and such a proud big sis.

She's already proven to be THE BEST helper.

Leo was very content to be home with his family.

These were such sweet moments!!  I was so thankful to be home and so thankful to be out of the hospital.  I was still in a fair amount of pain and discomfort, but being home was a great distraction.