Memories

I recently went through and organized all of my stuff. Sadly, as much stuff as I have here in MI, I think most of my stuff is taking over my parents garage and storage unit! (Sorry about that dad!) But, in the process of organizing, I came across a 5x7 of this picture of Emily. It was perfect timing too when I found it. She was having what I like to call a 2 year old day! I was so tired of dealing with my 2 year old daughter and I was just wanting my sweet daughter back. I found this picture and my heard melted. All of those memories came pouring back. Remembering all of the wires hooked up to her, the tube in her nose, not being able to touch her for 2.5 days! Not being able to see her for more than 2 minutes for 2.5 days! The whole not knowing what would happen with my baby. Being on the Oregon coast recovering from my c-section, and Emily being in Portland in the NICU. She was born on a Friday and I didn't get to see her until Sunday afternoon. It was the longest weekend of my life. To finally be reunited with my baby! I had sent my poor mother to Portland with Emily to make medical decisions for me in my absence. A week later on Christmas Eve we were finally able to come home. After one problem after another, it was finally nice to be home.

I LOVED this outfit on her. She outgrew it WAY too quickly. My mom's best friend Shirley got this and brought it to me at the hospital in Portland. Shirley was there to support my mom while I was there with Emily. She was about 2 weeks old here.
Wal-mart had this dress and I had bought it when I was 6 months pregnant with Emily. I absolutely loved it. Again, she grew out of it way too fast! Emily was about 1 month old here.
And here are a few firsts. I had just gotten home from work and she just stared at me! It was one of the first time she recognized me, not just by my voice, but by my face. It is one of those moments that I will never forget.

I know, this blog might be boring to some of you, but I just went down memory lane with Emily and wanted to post some of my favorite pictures. It is amazing how fast they grow.