Sweet Memories

This picture says it all . . . what a special time for my mom to finally get to hold Preston. When we walked in I was feeding him and she immediately said "let me hold him". She absolutely couldn't wait to get her hands on that fourth sweet grandchild! Preston just stared up into her eyes and she couldn't take her eyes off of him. Just precious. Although it was chaotic and loud, we sure enjoyed our time with Granny today. She seems to be doing well and is still resting comfortably. Praise the Lord! I'm sure she slept for hours after we all left today.

Family Time

Today we ventured to Burlington to visit my mom in her new home, the Hospice House. I have to say it has really been hard for me to accept the fact that she cannot go home and probably will never see her house again, however, I know that this is the best place for her. The facility is so nice and the staff seems wonderful there ~ plus they know how to manage her pain and nausea and can keep her as comfortable as possible.

We enjoyed having everyone together, but I'm sure mom was completely exhausted when we left! I bet it's been a long time since the staff at Hospice has heard the cries of a baby and chatter of 3 busy toddlers all in one room. Please keep mom in your prayers as I know this is a hard transition for her.

Aunt Cherry also stopped by for a visit with mom. Here she is with Savannah.

Before we went to see mom we stopped by my grandma's house to celebrate Aunt Carol's birthday and to visit with everyone there. Denny and Kristin hadn't met Preston so it was fun showing off our little one. Here are a few pictures from grandmas.

Dad with Preston. I think Preston loves his Pawpaw already!

I had to include this picture. What in the world is everyone doing? Maddie and Savannah, it's just a picture with Pawpaw!

Here is the proud Great Grandma with all of her great grandchildren!

Although it was a very, very long day for us, it was good to spend time with our family. Through this whole ordeal with mom, God has really been teaching me to be thankful for such a wonderful family. We truly are blessed!

8 Days and Counting

Well we've managed to survive the first eight days of having a baby and six days at home as a family of four!!! I have to say that although Preston is a great baby, it has been quite an adjustment for us all. Savannah is still doing pretty well with everything, but much of that is thanks to Daddy who has been home all week as well as Grammy and Papa who have been here to entertain her. This week will be the true challenge as Dave heads back to work tomorrow and Grammy heads back to Atlanta on Tuesday. Plus, Dave will be working super late all week as it's month end once again. Whew! I think I'll either be broken into having 2 kids or just be plain broken down by the time Friday rolls around. Here are a few pictures from our week:

Preston on his bili light. Thankfully after the doctor visit on Thursday we were able to discontinue the jaundice treatment!

Grammy and Papa arrived late Friday night. Here is Papa reading the kids a story.

Savannah holding her brother for the first time Saturday morning

Preston's first sponge bath . . . he hated it!

Alyssa and Savannah wearing their dresses that Grammy made. Alyssa, Susan, and Brian came for a visit today to meet Preston and celebrate Savannah's birthday too!

Preston William

This is about as close as Savannah likes to get . . . just close enough to make sure her brother is okay!

First family shot as a family of 4!

Today has been pretty uneventful so far. We celebrated Father's Day here at the hospital where Dave was able to open his presents and cards. Savannah spent some time staring at her baby brother and was sure to tell everyone where the baby was as soon as they walked in. She doesn't want to hold him or get really close, but she watches closely from a distance.

We're sending lots of love to Papa Bachmann, Pawpaw Page, and of course Daddy!!! Happy Father's Day to you all . . . we love you bunches!

Welcome Baby Preston!!

Here is our final family shot as a family of 3!

I'm not sure who was more excited, me about finally meeting our baby boy or Savannah about going to Jack's house. Either way, it was an exciting morning for our family. I decided to try to capture one last picture of us all before leaving and this is the best I could do.

We arrived at the hospital around 7:15 am and had the pitocin started by 8:30 am. It was a long and uneventful day, but by 7:15 pm I had finally dilated to the point where I could push. Things were quickly set up and in less than 15 minutes our precious baby was born!

I promise more pictures will follow, but for now this one will have to do!

Preston William Bachmann

Born 6/20/09 at 7:44 pm

8 pounds, 4 ounces

21 inches long

Our 5th Anniversary!!

I was going to try to save the 300th post on my blog for the arrival of Baby Bachmann, but I guess it'd be more appropriate to make it our anniversary post. Today is our official 5th wedding anniversary and it's been wonderful having Dave home with us. We journeyed out to Savannah's library class this morning, had Dairy Queen blizzards for lunch, and are planning to go to dinner tonight while Savannah stays with our sweet neighbor. Then tomorrow morning (hopefully bright and early) we're off to meet our newest family member!

The past five years have been nothing short of amazing. If you had asked me on our wedding day what I thought life would be like in five years, I would never have guessed we'd be dealing with most of what we're going through or that my life would be so crazy, but I would probably have said life would be great . . . and it is! Despite the obstacles we face daily, I'm truly grateful to have such a wonderful, supportive, and loving husband who comes home every day to put on yet another hat and be a super dad and husband. My mom was right when I talked to her earlier today and she said that God had picked a special man for me. I never imagined how much Dave would truly bless my life and didn't have a clue that any person was capable of being so patient, especially with a wife and daughter both very demanding.

I'm looking forward to see what God has in store for us over the next five years as a family of four. Hopefully then we'll be on a cruise to celebrate . . . because one thing is for sure, we won't be waiting on the arrival of another baby!

I love you, Dave!

Happy Birthday Savannah!!!

Savannah and I have had quite a fun day! We started the morning by baking cupcakes and topping them with pink frosting and sprinkles.

We then played blocks, dress up dolls, watched some TV, had lunch at Chick fil A with Miss Jennifer, and then went to visit Miss Heather. Once daddy got home we let her open her big "jumping thing" that she has wanted so badly. She has jumped non stop!!

After dinner we headed to Baskin Robbins for a special birthday treat. Yummy!!

It's hard to believe that our little girl is already 3 years old. Time has flown by since we first walked out of the hospital with her not having a clue what to do or how she would forever change our lives. You are an amazing little girl, Savannah, and we love you very, very much.