Kaylee meets Chloe

Kaylee came to the hospital today to meet her brand new little sister. When she arrived, the nurse was taking Chloe to the nursery for a check-up, and Kaylee got to see her in the hallway briefly as they wheeled Chloe down the hall in her bassinet. Mom, Dad and Paul then headed to Waterloo Ice House for lunch, and left Kaylee with me. I was able to play with Kaylee and her baby doll FeBe, practicing putting on a diaper, etc. Then I asked Kaylee if she wanted to go see Baby Chloe again, and she said "yes", so we headed down to the nursery, and watched Chloe from the window. The nurse then brought Chloe back to our room, and Kaylee was formerly introduced to her little sister. I asked her if she wanted to hold the baby, and she nodded "yes", but then was a little timid when I tried to put the baby in her lap. We decided that it was best if mama hold the baby, and Kaylee just help mama. Kaylee was very, very good with Chloe, and wanted to put the pacifier in Chloe's little mouth over and over and over. She also helped me change a wet diaper by handing me wipes and helping with the velcro fasteners. (She pointed to the umbilical cord too and said "Ewww!"). After a while, she pointed to the bassinet, and said "all done", so I put Chloe back in her bed and Kaylee and I moved on to coloring for a while. Overall, it was a VERY positive experience. I was pleased. Everyone knows how nervous I was about the introductions, and how Kaylee would react!! But Kaylee continues to amaze me with her kind heart and gentle soul, and I now believe that she is going to be my little trooper, my little helper, my little hero. I was so proud of her today - it brought tears to my eyes! When Paul returned with my parents, Kaylee continued to prove why she is the BEST big sis, and showed her Pa how to put the pacifier in the baby's mouth again... here's a pic of her with Chloe.