This was a wonderful day! I was able to hold and rock my granddaughter on two different occasions for an extended period of time....and I still didn't want to give her up. :-) Charley turned the corner on nursing today and I was able to share that with Allison, who, by the way, was absolutely amazing & did a great job with a hungry, crying baby - she remained calm & cool until it finally worked.
Allen had thought to bring his camera to the hospital on Wednesday for Darrin to use in the delivery room so today I received all those photos, too.
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| The new family just hours after Charley Ellen's birth |
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| Daddy grinning from ear to ear - I can't help but smile when I look at this photo |
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| Daddy helping give Charley her first bath two hours after her arrival |
After 24 hours in the NICU, Charley was released and is now in the room with Allison. Today I was able to hold her for the first time. Honestly, it is even better holding your grandchild for the first time than your own child because you know they won't break and there is none of the stress involved with figuring out how you are going to do this. It is joy in its purest form!
She had nursed successfully and her tummy was full so I rocked her for 40 minutes while Allison ate her lunch. There is nothing in this world that can compare to that overwhelming feeling of love.
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| No words can describe how amazing this feels! |
Late this afternoon, at Allison's suggestion, we were able to take my dad to the hospital to meet his great granddaughter. He seemed genuinely moved by the whole thing and was so happy to share in this incredible event.
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| Charley meeting Great Grandpa Pop |
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| This one brings tears to my eyes - my dad, my baby and his baby |
I'm only two days into this adventure and already I know it is going to be like no other. What a gift to be given at this stage of my life. Thank you, God........and Allison, Darrin & Charley!
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