Nathan's 1st Check Up

7lbs 14oz

All looks good with Mr. Nathan

He is a great baby. Thankgoodness! Ryan and I had such a rough time with Ava when she as a newborn/infant. She was such a fussy baby (Ava the grouch). So far Nathan as been a complete angel. I'm enjoying every minute with this little guy. 

Discharge Day

Friday I woke up to good news!! My OBGYN said I was doing well so she was going to release me a day early (c-section is typically 3 night stay). Also, Nathan was eating like a champ so he got the all clear too. 

We arrived home to a Welcome sign from our neighbors and planned meals for the following 4 nights!! I just love, love our neighbors and the relationships we have developed with them over the years. 

Happy Birthday Nathan

Nathan Daniel Nixon

April 9, 2014

8:03am

7lbs 12oz

19 1/2 inches

The day started so early. Ryan and I had to check into the ER at 5:30am. The whole prepping process for a scheduled c-section took 2 hours (not like the emergency c-section I had with Ava). By 7am I was really nervous and Ryan was really ready to get the process going. Eventually I was wheeled into the OR and Ryan shortly followed once my spinal tap was in. 

In no time our son was born (tear). I couldn't wait to hear his cry and see him peak over the operating sheet. Once he let out a huge scream I was so relieved. Then we saw him.... and all that hair. Ryan got to see him and hold him 1st while I continued with surgery. 

The day seemed the fly by. I was recovering well and remember the whole day. That evening Big Sister met her little brother. She couldn't get enough of him. She was all over him (we'll have to keep a good eye on her with him). 

We are so in love with our new addition! So far he is a little angel and being a very good boy. 

 

 

The Night before Nate

I had been home about a week waiting for Nathan to come on his own, but luckily he decided to wait until his scheduled c-section date. It was completely different anticipating his arrival since Ava's birth was a total surprise. So I had plenty of time to "nest" and anxiously wait for Wednesday.

Tuesday we had our last family dinner as 3. It was very nice to chat with Ryan and Ava about what the next day would hold. That evening Mimi and Gramps came to stay with us to help out with Ava the follow days.

It was so hard to sleep that night. I kept thinking about everything I packed: enough for 3 nights, Nate's stuff, my paper work, etc. Then I kept anticipating my alarm going off at 4am. So needless to say I hardly got a good night sleep....serious how could I. I was about to meet my little man!!

A Girl and her Dino's

Ava is too funny!! She accessories her Dino's and treats them like babies. 

        

Katelyn and Wyatt's Birthday Fun

I was so glad to get out of the house and enjoy Katelyn and Wyatt's Birthday. We wouldn't have missed it! Ava loves to visit with Katelyn. 

It's almost time....

My original weekly appointment was set for Thursday, but I woke up Wednesday having contractions. I made it to work and had another one, so left early. I was able to see my doctor early and was informed I'm 90% effaced and dilated to 1cm. 

So I'm no longer working and resting at home. We have a c-section scheduled for Wednedsay April 9th at 5:30....."if" we make it that far Nathan will be delivered at 38 weeks 4 days. 

I can't wait to meet my little man!! I'm also anxious to see how Ava is with her little brother.