Our Stay in the Hospital

Our stay in the hospital was nice. Though I was in the worst pain ever from my C-Section it sure was nice to spend 3 long days snuggled with just baby Ryan. I requested to stay the full amount of time and was glad to have my request met. I needed all the time I could get to heal and get my game face on for our other 3 little boys and giant puppy dog at home. I will have you know this visit in the hospital was different. Special and Unique. I had my tubes tied during my c-section which was a very emotional decision. We knew it was best and the right time. I have a record now of preeclampsia and we're also weighing in my thyroid cancer and issues that may arise down the road. We are very grateful to be in remission and to have 4 healthy boys. Its important to know when to stop and move on in the seasons of life. I absolutely love newborns and love having babies, yet its now time to focus on the blessings we have been given and leave no more room for risks. It feels good to know our family is complete and like my Dad said its not the end its only the beginning of a long life of raising 4 beautiful children. Hes right. I may be closing this door in my life but another one will open. Season change and life moves forward. I did spend more time with baby Ryan in the hospital snuggling the nights away, admiring his beauty and cherishing every minute of our sleepless nights to hold him and nurture him. So we did just that. Lots of snuggles, lots of holding, and lots of visiting with friends and family.

Like Father Like Son. I couldnt sleep at all. Perry sure didnt have a problem sleeping, I was just in such awe over how perfect Ryan was. I couldnt take my eyes off him. It made it hard for me to sleep.


I loved playing dress up. Each morning I would dig out one of my preemie sized outfits out of my bag and dress him. They fit him perfect and looked so darn cute on him. I remember buying each of these outfits and spending sleepless nights imagining him in them. Now it was a reality. So cute so tiny.


The day after Ryans birth the kids couldnt wait to meet their newest little brother. It was so cute to see all 3 of them enter in the room with roses in their hands and smiles and giggles on their faces.


Our Family Is Complete :)

Spencer was in total awe over how small Baby Ryan was. He was so gentle and proud.


Each of the boys bought Ryan a rattle bracelet. Baby Ryan didnt seem to be to happy about these funny bracelet's.










This was Ryan and I's most favorite snuggle position. I would feed him and he would then just hang out to the side of me. So content both of us. It was a wonderful memory I will cherish forever.



Mommy and Daddy's 4 little monkeys