Leaving the Hospital

We didn't go home to Murfreesboro right after Ella was born. We decided to stay with my sister Tammy and her family in Boaz for a few days.  We thought that it would be an easier transition for all of us since this was our first baby and we lived 2 1/2 hours away, with no friends or family there to help out.  With the unexpected c-section, I was so glad we did stay there. I don't know what we would have done without Tammy and Matt.  They gave up their room for us, fed us, helped with Ella and Tammy did our laundry and brought us breakfast in bed. Staying there also gave both sides of our family the opportunity to come visit and see the baby.  My mother and Candy also cooked for us and my sister Brandy bought Ella premie clothes that we didn't have.  We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives!!  

Uncle Scott and Ella

First sponge bath.  Not a happy camper.

But loved getting her hair washed...

Big Mal

Grandaddy

Chadan