The Room

Aunt Linde had unique challenges with the room this time.  We decided to reuse Avery's giraffe room.  We always imagined the giraffe print would be gender neutral, so now Linde was tasked with remaking Avery's room in to Sadie Jo's room.  She also did it with almost no help from me.  Linde is amazing at asking questions even after she knows the sex of the baby to help her complete the room, but I unintentionally was a worthless sister.  Every time she would ask me questions I would give her a detailed opinion about the boy room and then say it doesn't matter you know it's a boy when she asked for input on the girl room.  Linde also knows me well enough to know I like things equal so Sadie's room had to feel like Sadie Jo's room, not Avery's left over nursery.  Finally, she did all the work at her house or after Sadie was born to make sure that Avery or Hank didn't accidentally uncover the secret.  And she did all this while she was sick, miserable newly pregnant.  But, as always she did NOT disappoint.  It's awesome!!!  

Poor Linde, when the shock wore off I apologized for not helping with her questions at all.  Then I sheepishly asked if she would put Sadie Jo, instead of just Sadie on the wall.  Of course she agreed and had it perfectly ready and installed by Saturday after Sadie Jo was born.  She also searched far and wide to find the fabulous bedding.  We picked out the fabric early in my pregnancy and it was discontinued by the time Linde actually needed it.  Thank goodness she is very resourceful! 

Linde knows I love all things monogrammed and dark purple!  The valance and the dressers proudly sport both!

I love the pug bookends.  We had a pug growing up and poor Cleo is still a special part of our family even if she is now a dog and not our baby.  Mary Lou my parent's pug is almost as great of an aunt as Linde.  :)

I am sorry these pictures are terrible.  I have some more that a real photographer took, I will get them up soon.  But know Sadie girl's room is amazing!

Michael Had a Birthday, Too!

Michael will probably never have a good birthday celebration again, but I am pretty sure he doesn't mind sharing his birthday week with a sweet baby girl!  I thought we did a pretty good celebrating this year considering we were in the hospital with a 2 day old.  

He started out his day with presents and cuddles, Michael LOVES to have sweet babies sleep on his chest!  

We had a great day visiting with the boys and friends. 

He got to go home and play with Avery and Hank at the park and see his mamma and granny, too. 

The evening wasn't too shabby either.  Some tiny, but delicious bundt cakes arrived as well as a brand new cooler with some adult beverages, too!  Michael was good enough to get himself a yummy birthday dinner and bring some for the rest of us, too.  We had mini party with Papa, LouLou, Sadie Jo and the cast of American Idol.   

Our girl proudly sported her Aggie hat all day in honor of daddy's birthday!  Thank goodness my friend Brooke brought bows the night before, when I bought the hat for Wee to wear on daddy's birthday I was still under the assumption that Wee was a he, thanks Brooke!

We wrapped up our day with family cuddle/bonding time!  I am so thankful that Michael's mom stayed with the boys at the house so that Michael could stay with Sadie and me.  Even though I gave Michael major grief about referring to my hospital stay as a vacation, in a lot of ways it was.  It is certainly a treat to get to have a couple hours for 3 nights in a row to spend with my birthday boy and his birthday girl! (although based on the crustiness in this picture it isn't all vacation)

I am so thankful for my prince, he is a wonderful husband and father!  I think it is really fun that his 3rd child was born 2 days before his 32 birthday.  I have a feeling his 32nd year is going to be a great one, we are certainly starting off in a very blessed place!

Sadie Jo's Birthday

Was a great day!  

(Sorry it has taken me forever to get back to blogging, but I am going to try to get caught up.)

We had so much fun on the day of Sadie's arrival.  I was glad to make it to her scheduled arrival, I got very nervous Sunday night she was going to spoil my plans.  But thanks to lots of water and hot baths, we kept the contractions to 8-10 minutes apart and I got to stick to my plan!  Good girl Sadie Jo.  I did have Michael take my picture before we left.  Here I am 39 weeks pregnant, just FYI this was my longest pregnancy.

Michael and I checked in and waited for the staff to get our room ready.  We got a quick hug from Grandma, Grandad, Meme and Pop on our way back to the L&D room.  

The nurses were great as always.  I loved when we were answering all our questions and Michael thought the nurse had mistakenly confirmed that our baby was a boy when she asked about if we wanted a circumcision.  I told her yes and that I had sweet ease and a pacifier ready, while he was nervous that the secret was out.  He finally asked if she knew something we didn't and she laughed and let him know they ask everyone, just in case!  Joke on us! 

We had sweet visitors to keep us distracted while we waited.

 Michael needed distracting, he was nervous even though he wasn't the one having surgery.  :)

There were also many more sweet friends and family in the waiting room, but somehow I didn't get any pictures of them.  We were also thankful for Honey and Granny staying with Hank at home while we got settled so he could have a nap.  Then they picked up Avery from school and came to join the party in the waiting room.

At a little before 3 we rolled back to meet our newest family member.  I remained 1000% convinced we were having a boy and was a little distraught about the name situation.  I had finally played "the Papa card" when we were discussing if we should call our baby boy Wilson or Mack.  I had sort of convinced Michael to cave when we discussed it while I was waiting for the nurse to come back after I got my hospital gown on, but we still weren't settled, nothing like a last minute decision.  

I should make a sidebar that I LOVE my OB.  She makes me feel like we would be best friends!  She also sees Linde and my mom.  So, she knows and loves that Linde knows our baby's gender when we don't.  She loves that Linde does the nurseries for us, she voted that Sadie was a girl because Linde had already done 3 boy nurseries and wouldn't be excited about a 4th (our boys and Jeff's sister's son.)  So she filled in everyone in the OR about our surprise to everyone but Aunt Linde.  I informed everyone that I just knew we were having a boy and most of them agreed we probably were.  The CRNA voted girl said she hoped the baby was a girl because she liked Sadie better than Wilson, I remember thinking it was awkward she didn't like the name of my soon to be born son, but oh well.  Just before we began a nurse said "do we have a bow hat just in case?"  I of course responded, don't bother you don't need it.  

We had so much fun when our 3rd healthy baby was born.  I love that our doctor was surprised right along with us.  She proudly announced "IT'S A GIRL!"  The whole room cheered, I just kept saying I couldn't believe it.  I love that she carried our baby girl around the curtain and said "look see, she's a girl, no penis!"  Of course more than anything we were so thankful for a healthy baby, and it was so fun to be so WRONG, and boy (pun intended) did it solve our name drama.

I know I have gone on and on about our doctor, but she really is so fun.  She even wanted to go with Michael to tell our families the big news.  So, they went together and revealed that Sadie Jo was here safely!  I watched the video and there was a lot of cheering!  Apparently Avery did reveal that he wanted a brother, but came around quickly.  

By the time Avery and all Miss Sadie Jo's other adoring fans were watching her get her bath Avery was telling everyone, including strangers, "that's my girl, Sadie Jo!"

Sadie Jo's birthday was a great, great day!  We are so very thankful for those that came to celebrate with us and those that prayed for a healthy delivery and baby and celebrated with us via text and e-mail.  For the 3rd time, Michael and I found ourselves blown away by the love and support we receive from our family, church family and friends.  We are truly blessed and thankful to know that Sadie Jo has so many wonderful people in her life, literally from the minute she was born!

My Boys Love Their Girl

Well, believe it or not so far things are great!  Of course we have only been on our own since yesterday, we had AMAZING grandparent help for the 2 weeks I was on light duty and no driving.

Sadie Jo has melted hearts around here!

Apparently Avery said he wanted a brother when Michael made his big announcement, but by the time she was getting her bath in the nursery he was proudly telling other guests "that's my girl, her name is Sadie Jo."

Avery is a great big brother!  He loves to help and hold Sadie.  He always wants to know where she is and what she might need.  Avery really loves that he gets to sit next to Sadie Jo in the car, however she might not love it so much.  Turns out Avery is a "messer" like his Aunt Linde, he and she love to just touch and poke and mess all under the guise of being sweet.  They mean well, but just don't get the whole let a sleeping baby lie concept.  :)  My favorite thing about Avery as the biggest brother is how proud he is to introduce his baby sister to others, he proudly shows her off, tells her name, and encourages people to be gentle to her.  So proud and protective!

Hanky does not lack in the big brother department either.  He might be new to the game, but he caught on very quickly.  He says baby Sadie in a punkin voice when he talks about his sister!  Hank has decided it is his responsibility to make sure Sadie Jo gets no less than 100 kisses a day.  He gives her at least 10 kisses any time he can reach her, preferably right on the lips!  Hanky also makes sure his baby sister has her lovey and gets great hugs.  I have a feeling he will be her go to guy when she has a hard day and needs a little TLC.

And of course little Miss has melted her daddy's heart.  I know you are shocked.  :)  One of the things that made me most happy was how happy Michael was to have a baby girl.  He loves his boys more than anything and they love him more than anything, but he has always had a soft spot for sweet baby girls.  I have watched him charm so many friends little girls, so now I love getting to see him with his own.  

And of course I am having a blast!  I love watching my boys love their girl!  I am also loving my baby girl, too.  We are having fun learning that baby girls stick out their bottom lips out really far when they cry, and that baby girls HATE to be cold, and that baby girls look good in bows in all sizes.

BIG

medium

and small

We are so thankful for our sweet Sadie Jo and everyone who has showered us with love, bows, skirts, meals, visits and help of all kinds!