May 1st was an absolute gorgeous day outside. For some reason, that’s my main memory of that day (besides the fact that our little girl was born!). Our sweet Hannah Grace came into this world at 2:28 PM, weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. We, of course, were instantly in love!
I guess third times a charm because I finally got to have
the kind of labor and delivery I always wanted. I didn’t have to be hooked up
or confined to anything! No “liquid hell” (aka Pitocin), no IV fluids or
constant fetal monitoring. The fact that I could walk to the bathroom without
it being a huge production (i.e. dragging the IV pole and having the monitors
constantly slipping off me) was the most freeing feeling. Who knew going to the
bathroom could feel so liberating. HAHA! And then, most importantly, our baby
girl was perfectly healthy. The way everything went was really such a blessing.
Thank you Lord!
People ask me all the time “what’s it like with 3?” My usual
response is, “It’s CRAZY but fun.” You think you’ve got multi-tasking down with
2 and then, once another one comes along, it’s taken to a whole new level.
HAHA. I couldn’t have asked for 2 sweeter big sisters. Clara and Ella
absolutely adore her and want to “help” all the time. Apparently in 2-year-old-world,
getting to throw a dirty diaper away in the Diaper Champ is a HUGE deal. Clara really
is a “little mommy”, so naturally sweet and nurturing with her. Hannah has been
very good to us too, sleeping and eating great. She's an absolute doll, and I can't stop kissing her or telling her how cute she is.
And since it’s Father’s day I have to brag about the father
of our family. I seriously couldn’t ask for a better partner to parent with.
Jason has to be the most selfless, hardworking, dedicated, loving husband and
father I could ask to be married to. I’m amazed how he puts himself last every day.
How he continually seeks to find ways to make mine and the girls’ days easier
before he leaves for work. He loves his 3 sweeties and indulges my silliness
(for example, me doing “tribal dances” with the girls to Lion King songs or my
attempts to read Veggie Tale books in various worldwide accents). I’m still not sure how I ended up with him.
Thank goodness for God’s grace on me!
I’m pretty sure I will look back on this stage of life and
think, “how the heck did we do that?” Or maybe we’ll hardly remember it because
it will all be a blur. All I know is that Jesus and coffee get me through a lot
of days. HAHA.
Despite the lack of sleep, crazy 2 year old tantrums, a 3
year old going on 13 and laundry that somehow quadruples by the hour, I’m
loving this time. As crazy as that sounds. Or maybe I’m just starting to go
crazy myself…… ;)
Leaving for the hospital
We got to deliver at the new Texas Children's Women's Pavilion. The rooms and views were beautiful!
Mamma cutting the cord because Daddy's too grossed/weirded out by it. haha.
First moments of meeting baby Hannah
First family of 5 pic
Leaving the hospital to start our crazy new life!
First doctor's visit
Silly big sisters
First bottle
My spunky-silly-crazy-sweet girl
Mommy #2
Flyinggggggggggg babyyyyyy!!!
Picture with Clara's teachers on last day of school (Ms. Nancy and Mrs. Allison)