Our little Gracie Girl was one week old yesterday.
Pete and I checked out of the hospital on Sunday and our puppies were very happy to have us home. It was SO weird being home that first night. It wasn’t as sad as I thought it would be- Gracie has been doing incredibly well and I just feel like we are so lucky and have so much to celebrate that even though we couldn’t bring our girl home like we wanted, we should celebrate our blessings and not wallow. But it was so weird, coming home not pregnant without a baby. Almost like it never happened. Except that all we did all night was watch videos and looks at pictures and talk about Miss GQ. 
Funny story. On Saturday her nurse asked us if we could bring in a blankey for Gracie because apparently they had tried all of their blanket options in the NICU and she kept throwing all of them off and they were out of ideas. We brought her in an Aden & Anis blanket with a fab pink and red color scheme that I am using for her nursery, and she loves it. 
That’s my girl! Already favors a thread count.
We spent the day at the hospital yesterday, Pete got to hold her for a long time and there is just nothing better than seeing him with her. 
She is obsessed with him and just stares in wonder the whole time. 
She also likes to grab onto his fingers and hold on for dear life.
Finger holding in general causes overwhelming excitement.
I held her for awhile, too. Changed a few diapers, and just had some good momma time.
Girl was way tubed up there for awhile, and slowly but surely she has been shedding her gear and has been making incredible progress towards coming home with us!
Thank you forever for all of the continued support!
It’s great to see your little family so happy and Gracie making such tremendous recovery. Fingers crossed you’ll be able to take her home very soon. All the best!!
Thank you so for the update…was starting to worry over the silence. Knew you were overwhelmed and just plain busy but have become fully invested in that little peanut and just wanted a happy news again. Sipping my cofee seeing how well she is doing makes me thrilled. She is SO alert and the wheels are clearly turning in her head trying to figure everyone out. Babies heal quickly and I predict she will be running NICU by weeks end. Lots of love to all…and don’t forget to rest yourself Bailey!
I’ve been following your blog for ages and this is the first time I’ve commented (shame on me, I know!) … but she is totally gorgeous and beautiful, and I’ve been so inspired by her/your story. Thanks for sharing it with us, and hoping your little family can be at home together really soon.
One day at a time – you guys look like you’re doing wonderfully! Hang in there, it only keeps getting better and hope that home is on the horizon soon for Grace. And of course, love the blanket. We’ve loved the swaddle blankets that they make, it’s been my experience that you can never have too many.
Gracie is such a doll, thinking of your family and I know she will be home in her new nursery soon!!
xoxo
Karena
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I mean, she is spectacular. I’ve only posted a comment once before (to point out some fabric on Etsy that I thought you might enjoy!)…but it is high-time I offer my congratulations to your sweet McFamily!
Girlie Gracie McBaby is already a champion and already a superstar. With excellent taste. (Duh). Can’t wait for the post with a picture of all of you guys in front of George Banks! (will the front door already be painted?)
I am a loyal reader and have been thinking of your little family so much. I’m so glad to hear that Gracie is doing so well – what a brave and strong little girl she is, and thank goodness for her wonderful parents who are clearly such a loving and strong support for her. My prayers will continue to be with you all – she’s a little angel.
SUCH GREAT NEWS! And how precious that she loves the blanket that you brought in! What a darling little girl. Cannot wait to see all of the blog posts about her in the coming months when she is HOME with you guys and in that gorgeous nursery that awaits her.
What wonderful news that she is recovering so quickly! She looks absolutely beautiful and happy to be with her mommy and daddy. Happy 1 Week birthday, little one! And Ashley is right, make sure mom and dad get some rest too!
She is truly beautiful! I love that the hospital blankets just would not do-she is too funny! I hope you guys get to take her home soon-I’m sure the pups can’t wait to meet her!
xoxo Meg
she is just so darn cute i can’t stand it!!!!!
and the images of her and pete..ugh! killers.
happy happy beautiful family.
She is beautiful Bailey! Congrats to you and Pete on such a lovely little girl,
It’s no wonder that it’s hard to be away from something so cute!
Hope everything goes well and that you stay healthy, happy and obsessed with each other!
So now that we get Grace posts I purposefully wait to read your blog until I get to work. When it feels a little slow or I need a pick me up, BAM there she is! And its so heart-warming and just nice to read about you guys. TO the point where I just want to cry at my desk! So happy she is doing so good! And the blanket story was so sweet!
Oh finally good report on Grace. I have been anxiously awaiting every day and these pictures of you and your wonderful family makes my day. She will soon be home with you both and getting so much love. She is absolutely beautiful.
Congrats on your beautiful baby girl! Hopefully you will get to bring her home soon and enjoy time together as new little family. Lots of love!
Bailey she’s adorable! I’ve been waiting for some pictures, so happy that it’s been all good news and she was such a champ during surgery. Congratulations on your sweet family!
Oh – I want one!!!
Oh – I want one!
You are AMAZINGLY beautiful and blessed! So glad to read that your sweet baby is making progress… keep the goodvibes flowing! So happy for you… What a beautiful family
She’s adorable. Good wishes for her continued recovery–hope she comes home soon!
Yay!! She is so so so so cute! Thanks for the updates! I’m so happy that she and you are doing so well!
I’m so glad she’s doing well! I was a little worried with the silence, although I was figuring (and praying) it was just because you were spending time with your darling girl. Hope she keeps healing quickly and goes home with you soon!
congratulations, grace is magnificent…i too went home w/o my little girl as she was in the nicu for a week….that was 17 years ago, and all is well…..enjoy every moment and remember to rest….best, ellen
She is a beauty! Congratulations to you and your family.
We had to leave the hospital without our little girl, too–and your pictures bring back so many memories of our time with her while she was there (three weeks). She is now a healthy and happy 14-year-old. Can’t wait to see your little angel go home and so glad that things are going well!
We had to leave the hospital without our little girl, too–and your pictures bring back so many memories of our time with her while she was there (three weeks). She is now a happy, healthy 14-year-old. So glad things are going well for little Grace–she is a doll!
We went home without our little girl, too–and your pictures bring back so many memories of our time with her while she was there (three weeks). She is now a healthy, happy 14-year-old. Gracie is beautiful–so glad she’s doing well!
I loved the family shot! So amazing to see Gracie growing fast! She looks so thrilled with her mommy and daddy:) She is so like her stylish momma-holding out for the perfect blankie! keeping your fam in our prayers…
Congratulations! She is beautiful – absolute perfection with those big, beautiful eyes, gorgeous head of hair and that little button nose. Continued prayers for a quick recovery so you can take her home soon.
I really, REALLY need to stop reading your blog at work, as sitting at my desk with tears welling up in my eyes is probably NSFW. But regardless, I am so excited that every time you post, it’s with more good news about your little nugget. It’s such a great reminder that prayer works and God has us all in His hands. I LOVE the pictures of Grace and her daddy–being a daddy’s girl myself, it makes my heart swell to see that bond forming even at this early stage. (Good for you, too, that it seems you have transmitted your design sense to her in the womb!) Keep posting–love to see your beautiful family!! God bless! : )
Thank you for taking the time to post this for all your readers. You must be exhausted. Welcome to the world of motherhood – worrying about your children forever. Fortunately, they are distractingly entertaining much of the time, so you do get a break from the worrying. It is always overwhelming to meet your first child, knowing this is going to be one of the most important people in your life! And to start right off with surgery, heavens! You are doing great and make your readers very proud of you.
I am a fan, but have never posted. Love your blog and also was awaiting anxiously for news of amazing Grace.
So glad everything and everyone is doing well. She is adorable, holding onto and looking at Pete. Get some rest, because pretty soon, she’ll be running around you in circles! God bless.
So happy to hear everything is good so far. I cry at work everytime I hear good news about Gracie baby, too!! So touched.
You guys sure know how to keep the faith!
She is just beautiful! I have been thinking about you all and am so thankful you’re doing well and she is OK after her surgery-I knew she’d be a tough cookie! We’re due with our first baby; a boy in less than 2 weeks, so I’ve been sending good mamma thoughts your way. Give her a big ole kiss from VA! *Amy
y’all are a beautiful family!
These pictures are so precious! Glad to hear everything is going well. Can’t wait until you guys can bring baby Gracie home!
she is adorable! I’m thankful that she’s doing well.
,,,beautiful family!,,,grace is lovely like her name,,,
Hey, she’s gorgeous! A baby I know used oxygen and an NG tube and to make the little tubes adorable, we cut hearts out of the tape that went on her cheeks. Instead of circles then she had cute little hearts on her cheeks! You can try all sorts of shapes! The nurses usually just make circles because it’s easiest but if you cut it yourself they’ll probably let you use hearts!
Bailey I am absolutely impressed and inspired with your strength, I think it is amazing you are sharing all the progress with us and be sure I am here from Brazil praying that she will get better and better!
You are a wonder woman, my friend! And the name Grace – couldn’t be any more perfect?
Beijos,
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