Hailey Ann Dixon
09.15.2011
8:49pm
7 lbs 1 oz
19 inches long
Although the day didn’t go exactly according to my plan, it was an incredible day, because at the end of it, I gave birth to my daughter… and there are no words to describe what that feels like.
She arrived wide-eyed and alert after only 4 pushes. She has more expressions than I can describe. She already makes me laugh.
The 3-d ultrasound was right- baby girl has a head of hair- it’s so soft!
I feel so fortunate because she latched on right away and is already a champion eater. She’s eating every 3-4 hours for about 30 minutes each time, then sleeps for the majority of the time in between. She must be doing things right because my milk came in with 36 hours. She is fussy at times, of course, but I’m amazed that it hasn’t been as crazy as I pictured.
She checked out beautifully and I feel so blessed to have a healthy baby girl. After 2 nights in the hospital, we headed home Saturday around noon.
We loved having our families here to meet her when she entered the world.
and Aunt Cara was there, too!
Long story short, it’s been a whirlwind of a past 5 days. I can’t believe 5 days have passed, but I also feel like it’s been a lifetime… a wonderful lifetime and now I can’t imagine life any other way. Cliché, but true. I love my little family.
I’ll be working on the full birth story, and in the meantime, I have some awesome guest posts lined up full of recipes, tips and fun, so please show them some love 🙂
You all have been amazing. Thanks so much for checking in on me and sending us all the sweet congratulatory notes! I’m so excited to finally have Hailey here, to be able to say SHE and to start our journey of life as a family. I’m also looking forward to turkey sandwiches, fro-yo, wine, exercising and be able to lay on my tummy. 😉
Life is good.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
She is absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy every second 🙂
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
Brittany, I am so happy for you! Congratulations to you and your family!! She is beautiful 🙂 She’s a lucky girl to have such a loving and caring family!!
Dana says
Congratulations! She’s absolutely beautiful, and you look fantastic! 9/15 is a good birthday, same as my little sister.
Enjoy your new addition!
Becky @ Fit Chick on the Fly says
Congrats Brittany! Hailey is absolutely beautiful 🙂 Enjoy your cute little family of FOUR now 🙂
Lauren says
Congratulations!!! She’s a beauty! So precious! It’s such a blessing to be so in love with your family 🙂 Enjoy it!! And thank you so much for sharing!
Lindsay @ Schnoodle Soup says
I love her and I love how happy your are. Can’t wait to hear all the details. Thank you for sharing with us!
Sam says
Yaaay! I am so happy for you, she is a beautiful little girl! The photo of you in the bed looking at her definitely brought tears to my eyes…not joking! <3
Stefanie says
I’ve been looking forward to reading this post all weekend! Little Miss Hailey Ann is one beautiful little girl. Congratulations to you and your hubs!
Suzanne says
She is beautiful! Congratulations 🙂
Sarah says
She is BEAUTIFUL.
Just like her mama:-).
Katie @ Legally Fit says
Congrats on your sweet baby girl (I knew it!!) She is so beautiful and you look so happy and radiant. I can’t believe she’s here! I love all of her little expressions and LOVE the name you guys selected 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
She’s darling!! And already the perfect baby- easy birth, latched on right away, freaking adorable…!!! 😀
Colby says
She is absolutely gorgeous and you guys look so content! Congrats and enjoy this amazing time.
Monica says
She is so beautiful and ALERT looking! Congratulations!
blackhuff says
She is so beautiful. 2 beautiful people making a beautiful baby 🙂
I love that second photo on your blog. Priceless. I know that feeling so well. Overwhelmed with joy that one wants to start crying.
It amazes me how you have done a blog post 4 days after the birth. Many other women’s blogs who have also gave birth this year, did not do a post so quickly after the birth. So well done to you and thank you for taking the time to post an update.
Enjoy every moment with your baby.
Callie @ The Wannabe Athlete says
She is beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!
Brittney says
Wow, what a cutie Brittany! So glad to hear everything went well for the birth and that you are doing well settling in as a mama 🙂 Can’t wait to read more about it!
Cayla says
Hailey is beautiful Brittany! Congratulations! I started following your blog while you were pregnant and it’s wonderful to see you loving motherhood now that she is here. All the best to you and your family!
katy {of} katy loves. says
She’s so precious! I can’t wait to meet her. Congratulations!!
Jen says
Brittany, Hailey is so perfect! I’ve never seen you look so happy 🙂 I am beyond thrilled for you!
Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says
Yes! I’m so happy for you and your little family 🙂 You’re so strong! I can’t wait to see Baby D grow.
Heather says
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful!
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
Congrats! I’m so happy for you guys!!! She is absolutely gorgeous!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
Love! Welcome to the mommyhood club! Its so awesome isnt! Looking at these pictures makes me a) want another one real bad b) miss how little he once was c) realize how quick time goes d) brings back a lot of good memories…. Enjoy Brit it seems like everything is going great!
Cindi says
I see a playdate in the near future, ladies!
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
She is absolutely beautiful Brittany! So perfect. Welcome to life as a mom–it is the best thing ever. And four pushes only? Am I allowed to hate you for that? 😉
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Congratulations!!! Hailey is so adorable!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I am in love with her!!!!!!!! She is SO incredibly beautiful, and you’re family looks so happy. I love the photo of you and Hailey in the hospital because the expression on your face is just pure adoration. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
marci says
Many wonderful congratulations! You are a mommy! what a beautiful family.
Tiff says
Oh my gosh! She’s gorgeous. You must be so (understandably) proud. I’m so happy for you!
Kimberly says
She’s adorable! Congratulations!
Roz@weightingfor50 says
Congratulations Brittany and all Dixons (yes, that’s you too Koda!)! Hailey is BEAUTIFUL!! Look forward to updates on everyone, but in the meantime, enjoy this very special time.
christina says
oh my gosh i gasped when i saw this post!! i was so excited for you to reveal some pics! she is a beautiful baby. so happy for you and your family!:)
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
Brittany. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL.
I whole-heartedly believe that late babies are always so, so pretty. You did so good. 🙂 Can’t wait for more updates!
Shayla @ The Good Life says
Congrats Brittany and the Dixon family!! She’s absolutely precious and so perfect…so happy and excited for you! 🙂
Caree @ Fit-Mama says
She is absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to read the birth story! It never fails, I always cry reading them!!! Congrats!!!!!
Jennifer says
OMG! She is beautiful. I am tearing up.
CONGRATS!!! I cannot wait to meet her.
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
She’s just beautiful! And so is your family…congratulations!!
Lisa says
I am so impressed you managed to get a post up 5 days after Hailey’s arrival–it took me about 2 weeks!
Congratulations again, she is just gorgeous. Isn’t it amazing how your entire world changes so quickly? I can hardly remember life before Caroline and it’s only been 5.5 weeks.
And yaaay to Hailey on being such a good eater! Caroline is the same way and I am so grateful.
Take care, enjoy this time and get some rest when you can!!
Sabrina says
She is beautiful! Congratulations.
chandana says
Congrats!!! she’s beautiful.
Your little family looks very cute 🙂
Sara says
Wow, Hailey is beautiful. So glad that you are both doing well. I am really looking forward to reading all about it.
Megan says
I was so excited when I saw this post! She’s absolutely beautiful! Congrats!! Enjoy her!
Kat @ Big Apple Little Kitchen says
She is perfect! Congrats to you and hubby!!
Jen says
hailey is sooooo very beautiful. i cannot wait to meet her!
really happy for you, brittany. enjoy this time with your parents and sweet new family!
Natalie says
Congrats to you, your hubb and Koda! What a beautiful baby!
Anastasia says
She is such a cutie! Congrats to you and your new lil’ family! :]
Carrie says
Oh my goodness, she is gorgeous. Congratulations!
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well says
So precious!! Congratulations 🙂
R @ Learning As I Chop says
So cute! Congrats! And you look great too.
Michaela says
omg, soooooo adorable!!!!!! Congratulations to all of you! Happy times 🙂
The pictures are so precious, I am so happy for you! She is finally here, yeah 🙂 (See, every baby comes out after all ;))
Wishing Haily a long and healthy life. You will be wonderful parents.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
she’s precious! Congratulations!
Nicole says
So beautiful!! Congrats!
Amanda @ the beauty notebooks says
Isn’t she lovely 🙂 Best wishes to you all!
Kelly says
Congrats Brittany! So is just lovely and you look great! Can’t wait for the story 🙂
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
That last pic is the best.
Congrats again…I’ve said it several times now via twitter and everything, but hey, you made a human being…you deserve to hear it multiple times! 😉
Leanne (Bride to Mrs.) says
She is absolutely beautiful!!! <3 Congrats mama! 🙂
Lauren B says
Wow- what wonderful news that everything went well and you have a healthy and beautiful daughter. Congrats to you and your family. Look forward to hearing the whole story…
Diane says
What a cutie!!! Congrats!!!! My mother-in-law celebrated her 80th and a Son-in-law was about half that age on that day. Easy date to remember – 3rd quarter estimated taxes are due!!!! lol
Corrie @ Blurb Column says
Congratulations! She is adorable…those huge eyes!
Sera says
Congratulations! She is so adorable and you already look amazing mama. Hope you enjoy every minute and I can’t wait to hear about the journey.
Shari says
Oh my gosh, she is just PRECIOUS. What a sweet little dear heart. Congratulations to you and the whole family!!
(I hope you’re going to frame that picture of you holding her in the hospital — there is something so touching and special about it!)
Cindi says
The 2nd picture of you holding her made me tear right up – such a sweet moment. 🙂 Congrats again, Haley is gorgeous (love her name!) – we can’t wait to meet her! Isn’t being a mom wonderful?
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
She’s beautiful! I’m very happy for you. 🙂
Kaci says
Gorgeous!! Congrats!
samantha says
congrats! she beautiful!
Amanda says
She’s so beautiful, congratulations!
Claire says
Your daughter is so beautiful!! Congratulations and enjoy her!!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
congratulations! she’s absolutely beautiful!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Hailey is adorable.. absolutely perfect! Many congratulations and wishing your perfect little family all the luck in the world!
amanda says
so precious! congratulations!
shannon (the daily balance) says
she’s stunning — enjoy every single second of getting to know her 😉
Carolyn says
Absolutely stunning. You have such a beautiful family! Congratulations and God bless you and your amazing little girl!!
Molly @ Duchess of Fork says
Congrats! What a sweet, sweet girl. Many blessings to you and your new family. 🙂
Ana says
Oh my gosh she is beautiful Brittany!! She is so precious!!
Enjoy your beautiful daughter, being a mom is the most wonderful thing there is!!!
Ana
Ana F. says
Congrats! What a precious baby girl!
Melissa says
Absolutely beautiful family! I’ve really enjoyed experiencing your pregnancy and birth through the blog since I have never been, but hope to one day if the good Lord grants it as I’ve had trouble getting pregnant. She is truly beautiful. 🙂
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
absolutely beautiful. how blessed you are. congratulations.
Alex @ The Plum Foodie says
Many, many, many congrats to you and your husband. Hailey is perfect. Gahhh you’re making me want another one!! Little girls are the best!
Jenny says
Such a doll baby!! Everyone looks fantastic and so happy!! I cannot wait to meet her! And I agree with Susan Garrett is only 12 weeks but about doubled his birth weight and is growing too fast! Makes me want another one too! Enjoy your little princess!
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
She is so beautiful Brittany! I am so happy for you! I can’t wait to meet her in person, and I can’t wait for future TCBY trips with the two of you!
Lauren says
Oh goodness! What a precious name and an ever more precious little baby girl 🙂 Congrats to all of you!
Philippa says
Congratulations! I have read your blog for a while and never felt like I should comment, but can’t help myself after this post!! She is absolutely beautiful. And she also has an awesome birthday – my mum, one of my best friend’s were born on the 1st September too! 🙂
Tara says
So cute! Congratulations!
Kris says
Congratulations on your beautiful little girl! New reader — I enjoy healthy living blogs and your location caught my attention since my husband grew up in Mooresville. All the best!
Anne @ The Denim Pixie says
Congratulations!!! She.Is.GORGEOUS!!!
Deva @ Deva by Definition says
She is so adorable! Congratulations!
Jess @atasteofconfidence says
Congratulations! She is beautiful. I am so happy you are so happy!
Brynne says
Hailey is absolutely beautiful!! Ugh she really may just be the cutest baby I’ve ever seen. LOVE her going home outfit!
Mandy says
Congratualtions. That is wonderful. Babys are such a blessing and she is so precious!
Kath says
Gorgeous photos!!!!!!
She looks just like you! You look fabulous. So exciting!
Corey @ the runner's cookie says
Congratulations, Brittany!!! She is so beautiful and I’m so happy to hear both you and her are healthy and happy. Must have been a beautiful day for all of you!
Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says
She is just precious Brittany! Absolutely adorable. Keeping your family in my thoughts — so glad everyone is doing well!
Kristen @ The Concrete Runner says
I’m in tears! She’s so beautiful! Congratulations on you beautiful baby girl! Makes me even more excited to meet mine!
Lisa @ I'm an Okie says
You make a BEAUTIFUL mother. Just glowing. Congratulations.
Victoria says
You make a beautiful mother, and Hailey is a beautiful baby. Congratulations to your family – I actually started tearing up while reading this! She shares the same birthday as my mother! Enjoy. xoxo
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Oh. My. Goll.
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
Kelly @foodiefresh says
Gosh, she is just so beautiful Brittany! So incredibly happy for you!
Pure2raw Twins says
She is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you and your family!!! 🙂 Enjoy this time together!
Carlee says
What a beautiful girl! congrats
Mac says
She’s beautiful! Congrats, so glad things went smoothly for you 🙂
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I can’t believe I am just now commenting on this…but she is BEAUTIFUL!!! And I love all the pictures.
I think she is the most alert baby I have ever seen. Love her!
Heather says
BEAUTIFUL baby girl! CONGRATS!
Brittany says
Congratulations from one Brittany to another! (funny thing is my name is Brittany and when I get older (I’m 16 now) and have a baby, if its a girl I want to name her Hailey! We Brittanys pick good names!)