Sophie has arrived!

Sophie Lynn

Our sweet Sophie came by c-section on Wednesday, August 24. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She came out with a beautiful full head of dark hair. I am loving the bows already!!

I missed my sweet Shepherd and Spencer while in the hospital. They came and saw us twice. I think they were more interested in the gadgets of the room instead of their sister! I guess I am glad about that now, because they ended up getting colds and ear infections while I was still in the hospital. I was so upset, because I knew they wouldn't be able to get close to Sophie for a while. Before she was born I did everything I could to keep them well. They didn't go to bible class and we didn't go to restaurants the whole week and 1/2 before. There was a lot of sickness going around. But I am learning I can't plan for everything! :) At least they were able to come see us before they got sick. So glad to have these sweet memories!

Sweet Spence getting a look at his new sister! I love how his little hand is on me!

Shepherd is taking everything in! I love how he is looking at her!

Things are going pretty well at home. The hardest part is not being able to pick the boys up. I knew this would be the hardest part emotionally for me. It breaks my heart when they call for momma and I have to lead them to the couch and have them climb up to me. Luckily my mom or Matt has been with me the whole time so they can hand them to me. Sophie will be two weeks old on Wednesday so I will be able to resume my normal activities (hopefully) :). This recovery has been SO MUCH BETTER than with the twins! I am so thankful for that! I was still not doing what I am doing now at 3 and 4 weeks after they were born. It has been great!

This next week, I will probably have all 3 kiddos by myself for the first time, wish me luck! I know the hardest part will be when all three of them are crying. Last night, we were getting the boys' pjs on after their baths and Sophie started screaming. (This little girl has a shrill!) Shepherd looked at me and then pointed to her and said "OFF". He may be saying that a lot over the next few weeks! HAHA!

First picture with her mommy and daddy! We haven't been able to get a full family picture yet with success...now that they boys are getting better we will try again.

I love my sweet family of 5!