TOGETHER at last!

Alex and Ella finally met their baby brother this past weekend. We waited 29 days until the stars aligned.. everyone was healthy. Max was having a good day. The hospital is allowing siblings in, as long as they scrub just like we do and we TRY to keep them from touching their noses, the floor, etc...

We only spent about 20-30 minutes in the room with Max, but the kids did really well! Alex brought him a teddy bear which plays "Twinkle, twinkle little star." (Alex's favorite song) Ella brought a "blankie tag" just like the one she's slept with since she was a baby. Max already loves them both, in fact, he sleeps with his new blankie every day.

Ella sat there, at the side of his isolette, whispering to him, "I love you so much baby brother." It broke my heart that they can't touch him yet.



Alex was fascinated with all the equipment and buttons and beeps. But he did want to leave Max at the hospital, since "he's still sick."








I wanted this to happen on Mother's Day, but Alex was still snotty. Regardless, it was the best day yet, having all 3 of my babies in the same place. We were finally a family!