Grandma Audrey and Kayla Louise

Grandma Audrey wih baby Kayla!

So sweet! Kayla is the first girl in a long time on the Peterson side of the family. Erik has only brothers and before Kayla was born there were only grandson's. I am thinking she will be a little spoiled!

Helping Dad!

Alex loves helping Daddy do yard work!

I guess it is time to take a water break!

"Do you have a problem?"

Alex and Kayla

My cousin Whitney took this picture with her camera phone while she was out here visiting. Alex looks huge next to Kayla! The shadows are hitting her just right so she looks like a little dark skinned baby. So pretty. . . and how handsome our little Alex is. We could not have done better ourselves with either children. They are both amazing! We are soooo blessed!

The Kids!

Alex loves holding his sister. He likes to lightly touch her cheeks and eyes!

All these preemie clothes are too big for her!

Alex and Dad hanging out. They actually were just playing in Dad's car. Playing in the car is one of Alex's favorite things to do.




Now Alex is playing in moms car.

SO CUTE!!!

Everyone keeps saying that Kayla doesn't look that small, so I decided to show how small she is. This is her next to my shoe, I know I have big feet but she is still tiny. Today we had her first appointment with her pediatrician. She weighs 5lbs 3 oz now. The nurse said she didn't need to see her again for 2 months because she is doing so good, and she is not worried about her at all. She has her monitor but it has not gone off once since we brought it home. She loves to eat and sleep so I don't think we have anything to worry about. I consistantly say prayers after each feeding that she will be okay and continue to progress and I know my prayers are being answered and they are helping. Anyway, the cute bow in Kaylas hair is from cousin Deb, Aunt Janell, and family. They sent us a package today full of fun things. They even sent some things for Alex. Thanks a lot guys!!!! I got the cute little boots at target. We have to keep Kayla warm so I thought cute little mukluks were a great way to do it!

Finally!

Alex's first time meeting Kayla!




These pictures are a little bit better than the ones we took in the hospital. I think she is so pretty. She is finally home in her own bed. We will have her sleep with us until we give the monitor back. She will be on the monitor until they think she is fine. So we have the pack and play set up in the bassinet position and I will not be getting sleep for a few days. I am looking forward to every minute of it! We have waited so long for a baby and we feel so blessed to have her home. I was at the hospital all day today training in CPR and learning what to do if the monitor alarms. Pretty simple and i am really glad I have it. It will go off anytime she quits breathing for more than 20 seconds so it will wake us up in the middle of the night. I am at ease knowing we have it. I am trying to upload some video of Alex and Kayla meeting. It is so cute! I cant figure out how to do it so I will do it later. I am so glad she is home!

1 more day!?!?!?

Today I went to the hospital for Kayla's car seat evaluation. When a baby is premature they have to do a lot of different things for their safety. She passed with flying colors. I was hoping I would be taking her home today but it didn't happen. She has had episodes with apnea, which is when they don't breath for a period of time. The doctors like to wait 5 to 7 days after their last episode before they send the baby home. Her last one was the 15th so that would make it wed or later before we can bring her home. Well I got a call after I came home and they decided because she is doing so well that they will send her home tomorrow with a monitor. So she will have the monitor for a month or 2 which makes me feel better because I will know if she stops breathing. SO I will be at the hospital all day tomorrow. I have to be there at 9 and the course is 3 hours long. Then I will hang out until I am totally comfortable with the monitor and then we will bring her home. Yay!!! I can't wait to get her home. We have waited so long and not having her here makes it hard. I am excited for Alex to meet his new little sister. It will be interesting to see how he is with her.