Happy Valentine’s Day

Love,

The Fitts Family

Making her mark

Literally! I think I need a concrete slab table top. Try to etch into that! (Lawson did this about 2 weeks ago but I am sitting here at the kitchen table and thought I would share with you the vandilism that is taking place in my home!)

It reminds me of the first time Lawson "etched" into furniture. She etched "w-e-s" into our computer desk and I asked her "who did this?" And her response was "well, who's name does it say?"

Lord, give me strength!

Leaving the Hospital and Firsts

Wednesday Feb 2nd (her due date) we left the hospital.  It was a beautiful day and unseasonably warm.  Although, I was ready to go home and be with my family I will miss the luxuries of the hospital.  Like room service- which by the way the food at Rex is WONDERFUL!  We even got a meal for that evening as a parting gift.  So nice!
My mom stayed with me at the hospital and we had so much fun and it was kinda like a slumber party.  I know that is strange but our nights with Cailyn were not bad and we got to talk and talk about everything under the sun.  I love my mommy!
The time had arrived and it was time to go home.  Here we are ready to leave and take her home.

Our precious Cailyn Lea. 

Cailyn waiting for her first car ride!

Cailyn first time driving up to her home.
 
Can you tell she is excited?

First time in her bouncy seat.

Our neighbors were her first outside visitors.  Lawson is so proud of her baby sister!

The first morning at our home.
 
First bath…

First ride to the doctors

First time checking out her bedroom.  (BTW- she loves it)

Finally…the first time of many she will be disappointed by NCSU basketball.

Cailyn Meets the Grandparents

Cailyn’s arrival brought everyone to Raleigh!!  The day she was born Cailyn met all her Grandparents. It was so nice to have everyone around to welcome her to the world. As soon as they met her they were smitten!!

Dah checking out grandchild number 4!

Nana and her newest granddaughter!!

Grammy and Pops were so excited to meet Cailyn.

Our parents really helped us out BIG TIME!! While I was in the hospital it was reassuring knowing that my kids were in good hands at home. The kid’s schedules were not broken so this made for a smooth transition when I got home. THANK YOU to all the grandparents for helping us out!! We so appreciate your love and support!!

All the grandparents were at our home to greet Cailyn when she arrived home!

Nana and Dah getting Goodnight Kisses from the Grandkids!!

Thank you again.  We love you!!

Lawson Talk

Cailyn just spit up big time on me enough for a change of clothes for her and me. Lawson saw the "mess" and said..."mommy is that tofu?"

The girl cracks me up!

Cailyn is 1 week old

My little Cailyn is 1 week old.  Wow, a week can fly by.  We are are still doing great and I am happy to report at Cailyn’s 4 day check-up she is was 7lbs 6.5oz.  When we left the hospital she weighed 7lbs 2 oz.  so she has done an awesome job packing on the weight.  I would bet that at her one week she is back to her birth weight.  The doctor asked if I wanted to come back for another weight check before her 2 week check up and I quickly said “no thank you.” That place was crawling with sick kids!!  This is the first time I have not had to go to the doctors every other day for weight checks!! It is nice!!

So here is my angel at one week!

Love her!

Lawson just LOVES her baby sister!!

Don’t forget about little man.  Can you see why I am on cloud 9 right now?  Who wouldn’t be when you have so much to love and that love you back!!!                                 

Well, the diva has spoken…no more pictures please!!

Lots more to post but I have a hard time putting Cailyn down even when she sleeps! 

Lawson and Wesley meet their sister

Lawson and Wesley have been anticipating this day for a very long time.  They would ask “how many more days until we see Baby Girl?”  They were losing patience, like I was!   We have on video their first time meeting her and it was precious!  Here are the pictures.

Wesley immediately wanted up on the bed.  I wonder if he approves?

Lawson checking her out.  She asked why is she so red?

Wesley is in love and ready to hold and give her kisses.

Me and my girls!                                 

Now Lawson holding Cailyn.  Lawson has said she is going to be a babysitter when she grows up.  She is going to be a great babysitter!

The next day the kids wearing their assigned shirt!! Wesley was getting a little sad missing mommy but perked up when he heard he was going out to eat.

Big Sister, Big Brother, Little Sister!                                               

I love my BIG family!

We are so blessed!                         

Everything is falling right into place!  Lawson and Wesley reading to Cailyn the day she gets home.  PERFECTION!

The kids are doing great with Cailyn at home.  We are all adjusting well!!  Wesley calls her sweetheart!  Lawson just wants to hold her all the time!

Our newest addition

Introducing Cailyn Lea Fitts.  Our newest member of the Fitts Family.  We are overjoyed to have her here and so thankful for God’s Plan to make our family a Family of Five!!

Cailyn Lea Fitts

January 31, 2011

7bls 10oz, 20.5” Long

I am not going to go into all the details I will save that for my birth story but here are some pictures of January 31st, 2011 and all that we experienced.  It was a fantastic day!!!
Me at the hospital all  ready to see Cailyn.  This is before the epidural.
                                                   
This labor process was one of the most enjoyable ones I have ever had.  Collins and I were cracking up laughing over who knows what and just enjoying each others’ company.  We decided to take a picture of us while we waited.  This is still before the epidural.

Then before we knew it she was here!! Thanks to wonderful nurses and doctors it was the best experience.              
 

The Very Proud Daddy!

The proud parents of Cailyn!!! Minutes after delivery

Hello Beautiful!!                                    
 
Mommy and her newest Angel!!

Our wonderful family!!

Mores pictures of Grandparents and kids meeting Cailyn for the first time in the next post!!
Thank you to all my family and friends who have sent us well wishes and prayers.  They have been felt!!

The Best Big Sister and the best help!

Lawson is the best big sister in the world! Cailyn is so lucky!

We are home and everyone is doing well. I am right now I am just updating from my phone. I will soon get pictures off my camera. Right now, I am doing what every new mom should do... REST! I have my mom and dad and Collins here and I am taking full advantage of all the help. They are so wondeful!

Sneak peak picture of Cailyn

Here is our angel 1 day old! We are completely in love!