Hunger Games

If my children were in the "reaping"  I would volunteer Georgia.  She is quick, she climbs well, she hides well and she can steal food.

Oh Mayzie

Dear Mayzie,

I could not forget to post this.  Oh little girl...today before quiet time you asked me to say a prayer with you.  Actually you asked me to listen to your prayer.  Here is how it went.

"Dear God, You are welcome that I was nice to my sisters today.  Amen."

Love,

Mayzie

Newborn Comparison

Theodore

Mayzie

Tillie & Georgia

Liza Nell

From Daddy

Dear Liza Nell …  You are here and you are PERFECT!!  I want to share a few memorable things about the day you were born.  Your mom has kept track of most things in her notebook.  But this is my account of your special day- March 5, 2012.

As we were getting ready to drive to the hospital early Monday morning our emotions and excitement were running wild.  I was in such a fluster as I backed out of the driveway thinking about how we would be having a fifth baby in less than a few hours that I forgot what I was doing a hit my mirror on the garage door knocking the cover right off.    After a several minutes of laughter and hearing your mommy making fun of me I decided to turn on the radio to calm the nerves.  The first song that came on the radio was "Isn't She Lovely" which in hindsight must have been a little foreshadowing since we didn't now if you were going to be a boy or a girl.   Right after that song was over "In Da Club" came on and your mom and I started singing the lyrics "yo shortly it's your birthday we gonna party like it's your birthday" and then looked at each other and laughed.  What a memorable car ride talking about all the unknowns that would revile themselves in just a few hours … what your name would be, how much we thought you would weigh and if you were a boy or a girl. That was really a special moment in time that we will both remember forever.

We got to the hospital, we checked in and the waiting began.  We were told that the surgery would start around 7am but we were bumped a couple of hours.   We had the same nurse that we did when the twins were born.  She was nice and easy going which helped calm our nerves.  All of your grandparents were able to be at the hospital to share in the excitement of your big arrival!  They waited anxiously in the lobby wondering if they were going to have a new grandson or granddaughter but mostly that you were born without any complications.  I came out several times to let them know we were still waiting.  Then all of a sudden it was go time … we were finally going to get to meet you!!

Your mommy did such an awesome job even though she threw up throughout the entire c-section operation.  The doctors and nurses worked away and then finally at 9:23am on Monday, March 5th the doctor lifted you up and I was proud to tell mommy that we had another beautiful baby GIRL!  Your mommy was so happy and  she said, "It is?!" right as the doctor held you up further so she could see you.  Our tears immediately started to flow as we were to happy to have you in our lives.  The instantly feeling of love cannot be described!  

As the nurses were cleaning you up they noticed that your lungs were working extra hard due to some fluid in your lungs so they wanted to have the NICU doctor stop in a check you out.  I made sure that mommy knew you were alright and healthy but needed some help clearing out your lungs.  The doctor decided that you should spend the first couple days in the NICU to make sure there were no issues with you breathing on your own.  With much disappointment   we had to let them take you to the NICU for observation before we were even able to hold you for the first time (just like we had to do with your big sister Tillie).  They let me cut your cord and then you were on your way.  After I walked you up to your room I left to go tell the anxiously waiting grandparents the great news.  They were al very shocked and exited to have another baby granddaughter!

While you were in the NICU I took several pictures and sent them to mommy so she could see you and all the grandparents were able to come to see you in the NICU.  Later that day after your mommy recovered and rested for several hours she was able to convince the nurse that she was ready to see you.  I will never forget the first time your mommy held you and you just cuddled up in her arms … and you guys haven't stopped cuddling since!  Seriously, she won't put you down.  After a few chest x-rays, a few hours under the O2 hood, and 48 hours of IV and antibiotics they decided you were doing great and could be released from the NICU.  Once you went back to mommy's room your brother and sisters were able to come visit you in the hospital and they all fell in love with you right away.  Even  Theo. (this was a big improvement … when we told Theo over the phone that he had another sister he was in pure shock and he fell to the floor).   I convinced him having 4 younger sisters would benefit him when he was older :)

Here's to you little Liza Nell, you are a perfect fit to our family.  We love you more than words can describe.

Love, Daddy

Liza Nell Nixon
March 5, 2012 @9:23 am
7lbs 3 oz 19.75 in

Here's to you little Liza Nell.  You are a perfect fit to our family.  Even Theo thinks so, after a little convincing that another sister would work out just fine in the long run.

Liza Nell Nixon...March 5, 2012 @9:23 am...7lbs 3 oz...19.75 inches.

Love,

Mommy

Dear Baby

Dear Baby,

There is so, so much I want to write, but so little time (your sister is screaming in her bed).  We "saw" you yesterday.  You are beautiful!  And we are so in love and so amazed...it just never gets old!  Your heart was beating at 145 bpm, you were sucking on your hands and your legs were all stretched out kicking away!

Despite Daddy's peer pressure, we held out and whether you are a boy or girl will remain a surprise! I seriously have no hunch!

I am feeling great!  I am enjoying EVERY SINGLE SECOND of this pregnancy now that I am no longer sicker than sick...that is until that scale starts creeping up :)  And, its not so easy to forget I am pregnant-  love those little kicks!

On another note: I saw of photo in a magazine of Jessica Biel...she always reminds me of the show "7th Heaven" from way back when.  I used to watch that show and LOVED it.  I could have never imagined that I would be somewhat living that show...well obviously Michael is no pastor but the five kids part is what I mean.  (Although, Mayzie is shaping up to be trouble like Mary was on the show).

I will upload some ultrasound pics soon!

Love,

Mommy