Matalene and Elijah

Matalene and Elijah
Big Sister and Little Brother

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Mattie's Turning 3!
I truly can't believe that Mattie will be 3 years old in two days on March 18th! I can still remember the feelings I had surrounding her arrival! At 28 weeks I was surprisingly diagnosed with a rare pregnancy induced medical condition called Choleostasis of Pregnancy. With much fear and anxiety at 36 weeks we arrived to have an amnio. to check for lung maturity, praying for an early delivery. After the amnio results came in as "inconclusive" we were sent home. That day I felt back pain and then around 9:30pm my water broke! We were so nervous about Mattie being ready for delivery, but she knew she was and decided to make her entrance into our family! Her delivery was pretty traumatic as she had shoulder dystocia, but with a great OB she was delivered healthy and safely! Mattie's birth story really does reflect the Mattie I know today. She is a very feisty girl with a sassy personality. Her strong personality can be challenging, but she is worth it all! Mattie loves to learn and read books (like her daddy)! We are so excited to see what her future will be like! We love you Mattie! You are such a wonderful blessing and we are so very thankful to God to have you as our daughter! Happy 3rd Birthday Matalene Euvine Middleton!