Ava's Birth

 

I have so many thoughts and feelings when I look through these pictures of Ava's birth.  I can't believe it has already been two months since this sweet little baby entered our lives.  She has added so much joy into our home.  I remember the morning of her birth being prepped for surgery. Matthew always finds some way to make me laugh when I am feeling so anxious about everything. There are so many emotions going through me, excitement, and worry being the top two.  Everything went perfect.  This is my third c section and my fourth child and I feel so blessed that every time and with every child everything goes perfectly.  We have never had one problem and I can't even tell you what a blessing that has been. 

 

When Ava was born she did not cry very much.  It worried me a little but I heard the nurse who was working on her kept saying how perfect she was, so it settled my nerves a lot.  Everyone kept talking about how much hair she had and how cute she was.  I remember when the handed her to me I just sat and stared into her eyes.  She looked all around and kept blinking.  I kissed her soft little cheeks and just stared in amazement at my new little baby. What a miracle, what a blessing!  In the recovery room they brought her to me and I could not believe how easily she latched on and started nursing, and she has never had one problem since. 

 

The kids were so excited to meet her.  Marie thought the baby was hers and wanted to hold it whenever she wanted to.  She is still learning how to treat a new baby.  Daniel loved holding her and was all smiles and questions.  Nathan is probably the most into her though.  He was the same way with Marie.  I am amazed at how well he does with babies. He talks and sings to them.  He shows them books and tells them stories.  The other day he was holding Ava and pointing to all her body parts telling her what they are.  He is so cute with kids and it makes me so proud to watch him with his younger siblings.

 

At the hospital Matt was really excited to give Ava a bath.  It was really important to him to be able to give her her first bath and he is so sweet when he does it.  He also bough me and Ava flowers, like he did when Marie was born.  I am so thankful for such a loving husband who is so cute with our children.

 

Ava has brought a lot of love into our home.  It is not easy having four children but it also wouldn't be right without all four, our family feels good, it feels complete.  There is nothing like cuddling and loving a new baby.  Ava has been a good baby and doesn't always get all the attention she deserves since there are three others to attend too, but she is learning to be patient.  She is probably the most beautiful baby ever.  She looks just like Marie did, but with even more hair!  She was born 7 pounds and 18 1/2 inches long.  She is just perfect and everyday I have with her is such a blessing. 

 

We love you Ava Karen Lorz!! We are so happy you are part of our family.