Welcome Macie!

Weighing in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 18 1/2 inches, Macie Christa joined our family on Friday, August 15th at 5:06 pm. Because of my gestational diabetes, I was induced five days early, but Macie was ready to come because I was already having contractions when I arrived at the hospital. Labor was only six hours long, and that was after I was taken off of the 'pit' because her heart rate showed signs of distress. And with the help of an epidural (love them!), the experience was amazing, especially knowing she is our last. I sobbed when Dr. Frishnechkt put her on my chest right after she was born.
A carbon copy of her three older sisters, Macie has dark brown hair and blue eyes (that will most likely turn brown or hazel). She is absolutely gorgeous and has the sweetest temperment! She rarely cries, just fusses when she is hungry or has a messy diaper, and only wakes up one to two times a night for her feedings. Grandma Susan knew we needed a calm spirit in our home, so she sent us an angel.

The girls wanted to feel their sister in my stomach one last time before I went to the hospital. I also tried to relish every movement knowing it was the last time I would be pregnant.

This picture was taken just a couple of minutes after Macie was born. Her eyes are shiny because the nurse had just put ointment on them.

Averi couldn't wait to arrive at the hospital so she could hold her new sister. Averi has a very nurturing personality, and loves holding, feeding, and even changing Macie. She is an amazing big sister, but I already knew that from how great she is with Brinley and Danli.

You can tell from their big grins that Brinley and Danli were also very excited about the arrival of Macie. It was a fight for who got to hold her first, and they still fight about her. What love!