We showed up at the hospital this morning at 9:30 and six hours later after saying an emotional goodbye to Allicia, Crosbee Lane was physically handed over to us. We've had legal custody of her as of 3:30pm yesterday, but the time with Allicia and her family was needed for her and for closure.
Green Day (it's a band) sings a song entitled "Wake Me Up When September Ends", which is our strong desire. Tomorrow begins a new month with our new family in this new kind of love we are in.
Insights so far: #1, There are a lot more idiotic drivers on the road when your infant is in the back seat. #2, Jared Galleria must also sell infant formula b/c it costs as much as jewelry does. #3, Skin to skin touching rocks. #4, Crosbee feels like her parents are part of the paparazzi with all the pictures we've taken (see a select few on Zach's Facebook as having her in our family is FBO). #5, Crosbee probably broke the Guinness record for longest duration of hiccuping by a four day old (record pending).
This early morning as we were praying for energy and patience, we didn't think we could make it. And yet we did b/c our God doesn't give us more than we can handle. This week proved two things to be true: God answers the prayers of His people, and this baby loves to sleep.
You both will be amazing parents!! I am so excited and happy for you as Crosbee is finally yours!
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