Sunday, February 8, 2009

Payton Chandler Brown

She's here and we are so in love! Payton made her appearance on Friday at 1:02p.m. She weighed in at 8lbs and was 20in long. The only real issue we faced was that she broke her clavicle (collar bone) on the right side as she was coming out. I was assured it is very common and that there is nothing you can do about it. We just have to be careful dressing her and we keep her on her left side while she sleeps. It has not seemed to bother her too much so far. Thank goodness! The doctor told us it should heal in two or three weeks.

She really has a look that is all her own. We do see bits and pieces of Landon and Reagan in her. She is such a sweet baby and a champion eater! She didn't lose one ounce in the hospital and nursed so well my milk was in within 24 hours of her birth....pretty amazing! Landon and Reagan are loving time with their little sister. They have been so good with her and shower her with kisses as often as they can. I now cannot imagine my life without this precious girl and so far the transition has been a breeze. I will keep you all updated as to how the nights and next few days go. Here a few pictures from the hospital and coming home. We cannot wait for you to meet our Payton!

The Brown Family of 4....
and now 5!!!
Proud Mommy and Daddy (Aunt Alli was in the room for the delivery and was able to take all kinds of pictures and video! It was so special having her in there.)
Another Little Sister to LoveIf you saw the Inauguration festivities, you know Aretha Franklin would be proud of this hat!
Sweet Kisses on the second day
Reagan's real baby doll is here at last!
Ready to head home!
Payton wore the dress that Reagan wore home from the hospital.
Loving on my three kids....wow!

13 comments:

bckendall said...

LOVE the pictures, Shannon. YOU look so great and your kids are just adorable. I love it. She makes your sweet family so complete. I can't wait to see you all. Lots of love

The New Family said...

Shannon...Payton is beautiful! I am so happy for you guys. You look amazing!!!!

angie said...

She's beautiful!!! I am so excited for you guys. Those are really great pictures:) keep them coming. So exciting!!!!

shannonmichaelis said...

you look amazing! where did you get that hat with that bow? love it! she looks so precious - and how fun to have such great helpers. keep those photos coming. love it that we can blog about our kids!

Tammy said...

Shannon... HOW can you look so good after all that!? :) You are so pretty, and that Peyton is just gorgeous!! How incredible that she didn't lose an ounce! And I LOVE the one with her, and you and Brad... she is glancing over at you! Sweet.
What a blessing. Congratulations! I can't wait to meet her!

Katy said...

AH!!!!!!! I am so excited to finally see pictures!!!!! So much to say---first, I think you look BEAUTIFUL in all those shots! I need to know the secret come July! Second---I think Payton looks SO much like YOU! I think even more than L and R did!!!! Third---I'm tearing up looking at your little family of FIVE. wow. What a blessing!!!! I'm coming to see my little baby doll Payton in 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!! love you!

The Junods said...

Lots of tears from Doha. Seriously, my heart is full and sad I can't see yall for a while. Those pictures are beautiful. What a special baby to be born into your family! She's so blessed. She looks as pretty as can be. I love her dress. I can't stop looking at the picture of you and your 3 kids...its just perfect. You look awesome in all of these pictures. I wish I could come hug you and hold that sweet baby right this very second. I love you and can't wait to meet Payton.

Miranda said...

She is beautiful. And you look amazing in all of the pictures. I cant wait to see more pictures of miss Payton.Keep them coming.

OH and the broken collar bone is really normal. And happens ALOT with bigger babies. And being over 8 pounds I consider her a big girl... HA Dont worry it will heal and she will as good as new in a couple of weeks.

Kacey said...

She is so pretty! You look like a pro with your 3 kids!!!

Kylie said...

congratulations! she is beautiful! You look fabulous as always :) Glad things are going well- makes me want #3!

I am Heather...creator of all things crafty! said...

Ok, first congrats, congrats, congrats. What a little miracle. Second, how the heck do you get to look this good after having a baby? I guess you've had practice right? Can't wait to meet your newest bundle of joy in person, maybe at Target, wink! Love ya'll and wish God's blessing on your new lives together.

Nicki W. said...

beautiful beautiful beautiful!!! oh my gosh. and may i be shallow and say you look dern good, mama!
xoxo

ps...we had the bow hat in the hospital and i wish i knew how to make it! i think it is easy?!

The Wilsons said...

I'm so happy for you and your family Shannon. I know you will enjoy this sweet "tiny baby" time with Payton!