We are so excited to announce the birth of our sweet baby girl Ava Elizabeth Matteson. She was born Monday, September 29th at 8:19 a.m weighing 9lb 8.oz, 21 inches long, and a FULL head of the most beautiful black hair you've ever seen. It has been the most amazing week spending every minute with my sweet baby girl and just staring at her and snuggling and showing her off to all of our family and friends. I seriously could not be more in love with anything or anyone and I am so lucky God chose me to be this little girls Mama! Here is a little bit of our week in pictures!!
Chris and I right before leaving for the hospital!
Our last picture together as a family of 2!
Pulling into the hospital at 6 am! This is where the flood
of emotions hit. When I walk out of here
it will be with my baby girl !!
In the recovery room getting prepped for surgery!
One last bump pic ;)
In OR ready to go! I think this was
right after my spinal block and just before
I puked all over myself.. and Chris ;) my
blood pressure dropped due to spinal which
caused me to get sick. They gave me some nausea
and blood pressure meds in my IV
and I was immediately feeling better.
Chris looking sexy in scrubs ;)
She's here! Chris was able to get pictures and
meet our sweet girl while I was getting stitched up.
At this time she was having some troubles
keeping her O2 levels stable and needed
to be on some oxygen so she had to be sent to
the NICU. This is when I lost it.. I was so
out of it and didn't know what was going on
or if she was okay. Worst feeling ever.
I was able to get to see her right before
she got taken to the NICU. I gave her
as many kisses as I could and told her I loved
her so much. This was the best/most
frightening moment of my entire life.
Chris was able to go to the NICU to be with
her while I had to wait for my spinal to wear
off before I could get out of bed and into a wheelchair
to get down there. This sucked and I was so upset.
He kept me updated with pictures and updates from Doctors
in the meantime.
7 hours later, when the spinal wore
off and I was able to get out of bed
and into a wheelchair, I was finally able to
get to the NICU to see her and hold her
for the very first time. Here is where I lost it
again. The amount of love I felt for this girl
was indescribable and I never ever wanted to put her
down.
Ava had to be observed for the night in NICU
to make sure her oxygen was stabilized and
to finish some fluids/antibiotics. Spending the night
in the hospital without her in our room was
awful. Chris and I were up at 4 am and went down
and spent the day with her. I got to nurse for the first
time and baby girl was a champ!
so glad that after 24 hours she latched right on!
At 7pm the next evening Ava finally got the all
clear and was able to come stay with us in our room!
So thankful for Ava's amazing nurse "Nan" in the NICU
who made it her personal mission to get her back to us
by the end of her shift.
Daddy snuggling his baby girl. I love watching
him with her and seeing how much he loves her.
My heart melts watching them snuggle and watching
him kiss her and talk to her.
I never knew how much I loved him until I saw
how much he loved her. The saying is true!
Thursday afternoon- Ready to go home!
Thursday morning 6am-Chris had the car
packed and was ready to bust out of that place!!
haha!
Thursday evening- Uncle Dan and Aunt Nicki
arrived from Maryland to spend the weekend with us!
We were super lazy and just snuggled baby girl
and relaxed the entire time. It was nice to have
extra helping hands those first few days home
and to just spend time with them!
Uncle Dan with Ava. He was so cute with her!
Aunt Nicki sent me to my room to nap while she
babysat Ava and had a little photoshoot ;)
Miss Ava fresh and clean after her first
spongebath! It only took all 4 of us to
get it done! Little one does NOT like being
naked or cold and hated the entire thing :(
poor honey. Note the perfectly combed hair.
Daddy loves combing that hair!
Grandma Lisa came to stay from Sun-Weds
and was such a big help cleaning,cooking
and helping with baby girl. She even spoiled her
and went on a shopping spree at Carters
after Ava's first Pediatrician appt on Monday!
Little miss had her newborn pictures yesterday
and I could not be more obsessed with how
they turned out!! she slept the entire time
and even smiled for a few pics! she did so good
and I cant stop staring at these pictures.
There is a lot more pics but I was able to get
a few sneak peeks last night :)
We were not expecting to be in any pictures, and
almost said no but I am so glad they forced us
to get a few family shots! I am obsessed with this
and can't wait to get it on a canvas to hang !
I can't handle the cuteness.
It seriously has been the best week of my entire life. Never did I think I could love this much or be this obsessed with something in my entire life. It has been so fun learning and figuring out everything Ava likes and doesn't like. She loves to eat, and when she does she always has to hold my finger or hold her hands to get comfortable, she loves sleeping with her arm by her head just like her mama, hates diaper changes and being cold ( we invested in a wipes warmer today, hopefully that helps!), loves sleeping and snuggling on your chest, and has the cutest farts I've ever heard. Seriously, I never thought a fart could be cute until I had a baby. I am crazy-mom obsessed with everything she does. Her crinkly face when she sneezes, her arms flying in the air when she startles, her crooked smiles when she is sleeping.... and the smell of her head is like a drug. I can't wait to watch this little one grow, and become a little person..yet I want her to stay this small forever!! Thank you everyone for the well wishes, congratulations, cards/gifts, meals and help this past week. We are so thankful to everyone for helping us as new/exhausted parents. Tonight we are officially on our own, wish us luck!! ;)
Love you babe - you're doing such a great job as a new mommy! Ava and I are both very lucky to have you in our lives.
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