The McCaleb's: Hays

As Hays' due date came closer, I called up our favorite photographer, Brooke, and asked her if she would do our newborn pictures of him. She is so great and so easy to work with! He was 8 days old in the pictures - these are some of my favorites!

My favorite poses - all cuddled up the fur!

Sister wasn't cooperating too well that day, but we got a few of her kissing him. I thought they were sweet!

Nothing cuter than a naked baby!!

My super talented friend and neighbor did the blanket for Hays!

Daddy Love!

I never thought I would have a boy! I am cherishing our mother\son relationship!

Like I said, Lucy wasn't being very cooperative that day, this was the best family one we got!

You can find our photographer Brooke on Facebook. Her page is Crystal Brooke Photography - and tell her we sent you!!

This is our last picture as a family of 3. My parents were already here but I wanted to put Lucy to bed that night. We read her books and I told her that she was going to meet her new brother in the morning. We had lots of love and snuggle time - it was just perfect!

We were supposed to be at the hospital at 7am for my scheduled induction at 8:30am. That was just crazy to think about, especially after all that happened when I was in labor with Lucy. Of course, I didn't sleep a wink. I don't think I was necessarily nervous, just anxious for everything to unfold. I honestly think I was more worried about how Lucy was going to handle everything.

Hays' first picture - born on February 20th at 9:01am.

7 pounds 11 ounces

20 inches long

He was PERFECT! They wheeled me into recovery and let my family come in right away. I don't remember too much - I was pretty out if all day!

One really neat thing that happened was 2 of my SWEET friends, both named Amy, took care of me! Amy on the left emailed me the day before saying she worked everything out to be in the operating room with me! She was fantastic! She helped calm my nerves and made everything so much easier! My friend Amy on the right works nights and she met us as we were coming in. She helped get us settled in a room and offered to stay and help after the c-section. Of course I said yes and she got to take care of Hays and give him his first bath! She also kept him in the nursery one night so this momma could get a little sleep! I can't thank them enough!

Our first picture as a family of 4! This was how Lucy looked all day - very confused! She definitely didn't like seeing me in that hospital bed all hooked up.