Welcome Baby Ella Rose!

Sweet Ella Rose joined our family on April 22nd at 3:38 a.m. weighing in at 8 lbs and 21 inches. She is so beautiful and we are just loving all the newborn snuggles. Today she had her 2 week check up and she had gained a full pound since her first check up at 3 days old. She loves to eat milky and cuddle with mama. She doesn't like to be put down in her bassinet (she will fuss after just a few minutes) but if she is sleeping next to mama in bed she will cuddle up and stay asleep for awhile. Today is the first time she has had a long stretch of sleep and we are hoping it's a sign of things to come (unfortunately it happened during the day so mama is anticipating a long night ahead!) Madelyn is obsessed with her baby sister! She says "can I pet her head?" whenever mama brings her downstairs and she is constantly wanting to see her and touch her. The first few days Ella was home both kids were constantly wanting to hold her but they've been asking less and less. Ella gave Micah and Madelyn a special big brother/big sister book and a medal for being incredible siblings. Madelyn was so cute, she called it her award and wore it all around the house. It's a crazy time to have a baby-during a worldwide pandemic- and I have a lot to say about that and our birthing story, but I will save that for another time. We are missing out on Ella meeting all her family members but were able to do a quick porch meeting with Grandma Lind and Grandpa Sam a couple nights ago and are planning to meeting Auntie Meme and her cousins this coming Sunday. We have all been stuck at home for over 1.5 months now and it's been strange to say the least, but it's also been really nice having daddy home and having a less rushed and hectic schedule. We are just so grateful to have a healthy baby and to have us all safe at home together. We love you Ella! <3