Taylor's Turkey Christmas Eve

Dec 24 2013

We took our first family pics as a family of five.  I love that we get to spend Christmas with our daughter and sons.  

She is such a good baby.  And a blessing.  

Here the boys are opening their one gift on Christmas Eve.  

Happy faces when they realize its Superman.

Then Daddy helped the boys make Jesus a birthday cake.  Noah was a little confused about Jesus not actually showing up for his party.  

2nd Dr.s visit

Dec 24 2013

We had a second visit to the Dr. to check Anna's Jaundice.  Her level had gone up to 16.8 but she had gained a little weight (25 grams) with Momma feeding her every 2 hours and supplementing extra milk with a medicine dropper.  

The lab knows this girl now.  But I absolutely had when she has to get her heel stuck every time.  

Love this pic of my little girl.  

Names of God Ornaments Day 22-25

Jesus- God saves

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:21

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his nameJESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 3:15

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Matthew 3:16

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Christ-Anointed

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Mark 26:63

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 15:32

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

John 6:69

And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

Emmanuel-God with us

Matthew1:23

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Messiah-Promised deliverer

Daniel 9:25

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiahthe Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Daniel 9:26

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall bewith a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

1st Dr.'s Visit

Dec 23 2013

Anna's 1st weigh check.  She had lost down to 5lbs. 15oz. from 6 lbs. 7oz. But is a good nurser so I am confident she will be gaining soon.  She did show that she was a little jaundice.  Her levels ran right at 16 (17 requires phototherapy).  I was also jaundice when I was a baby.  And it usually happens with early babies.  

Dr. Mujde is such a sweet physician and we are blessed to have a Dr. that is committed to her patients.

My sweet girl. 

Later we went to the mall, while the boys were in preschool, we needed to get some newborn clothes since all the others are a little big.  It was fun to just have one baby with us.  And to make her first Christmas memories. 

 Our picture with Daddy, Momma, and Baby.

We even had a date and it was so pleasant to eat, while Anna slept. 

Home/ and lots of 1sts

Dec 21 2013

Our 1st night home went well.  Miss Anna is a great sleeper.  

And eater,  she was out after her feeding.  

The boys had to take turns holding her.  

They were not giving her up. 

Her first bath was relatively quick, well because she was cold.  

Then she settled down. 

All snug again. 

I just love that she is actually in her crib now.  It has been empty too long.  

We even had her visitors, our neighbors.  Erkan came to get the boys from Drew while I was in labor at the hospital.  He took them back home for us.  

Going home/ Anna girl

Dec 20 2013

Well about 7 the night after Anna was born, they finally let me go home.  I was so grateful to go home to my boys, and to my own bed.  

Anna's little booties were made by a lady in Georgia.  They came as a gift.  

Ready to go.

All snug in her seat. 

The boys so proud to take baby sister home.  

Not yet 24 hours old

Dec 20 2013

And here is my girl, about 12 hours old.  We had a decent night (you forget all the sweet baby noises that keep you up in the middle of the night), she is such a great nurser, and know exactly what to do.  

Baby girl does have some cheeks even though she came early, and I am sure they will only get more plump with some good milk, and time.  

The boys came into meet their sister this morning with Daddy.  We were so thankful to have Brittni Ouelette stay with our boys last night so Daddy could stay in the hospital with me.  They love Aunt Brittni. 

They were so excited to meet Anna and really wanted me to come home immediately. 

The progression of Luke's face is so fun for me in these pics.

The cheese just gets bigger. 

Noah is just repeating over and over that "I love you Baby Anna." as he holds her hand. 

We had to unwrap her and look at her hands and feet.

 I can't remember what Luke said here, but it was precious. 

 This is what Momma did most of the day. And feed this hungry girl.

 The boys hung out and looked at the cars below.  

 My wonderful Dr. Esra.  We were so blessed to have her deliver Anna. 

 The boys had to pile in. 

 This first time big brother had to learn the ropes from Noah.  Noah was pretty good at giving him instructions on how to be gentle.

Warming my girl up.  

I have to brag on Turkish hospitals.  This was the special meal brought to my room.  Veggies, Steak, Potatoes, grilled veggies, dessert, fruit juice.............

 All the special drinks they brought through out the day.........

And they wanted to send someone to do my hair before I left.  

They also have a service where a nurse comes to your house, to make a visit and help you when you get home.  

 And here are my sweet visitors, who brought the best cookies that I ate all of.