Madison's best friend...

I never got to meet her but did get to see pictures. They were such good friends they couldn't leave each other in heaven. Aubrey was born the day after Madison, 4 months early. I don't doubt they both came to earth knowing that one was going to be here for such a short while. My sister Amanda gave birth to a beautiful little girl. As I was in labor my Mom kept getting phone calls. I have to admit there was a time when I was thinking, "Mom are you kidding, leave your phone alone." I never did say anything and I am so glad. At that time she was getting phone calls from Amanda, Garet, and Dad. Amanda's water had broken while I was delivering Madison. She never said anything until after Madison had been taking to the nursery. My Mom came in the room... I could tell she had been crying. My heart broke as she began to tell me she loved Madison and was grateful to be here for the delivery but needed to go to Thatcher to help Amanda. Tears began as I was lost for words. Here is Amanda's story I got from her blog:

Aubrey's little feet
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Last Wednesday our sweet little Aubrey was born 4 months early. Her lungs weren't developed enough to stay in this world. The doctors and nurses weren't sure if our baby was going to have a heartbeat or not at birth. They tried to prepare us for both situations. Our sweet little girl was not born with a heartbeat thus considered a still born child. She weighed 9 oz and was 9 inches long.

Aren't they adorable!! They look like a stamp!


Our Story: My water broke Tuesday afternoon. Garet and I rushed to the emergency room. There we found out that Aubrey's heartbeat remained nice and strong but an ultrasound confirmed that I didn't have very much amniotic fluid left in my body. The doctor wasn't sure if this little amount would be enough to sustain our little girl. He sent me home on bedrest with a referral to see a specialist in Tucson the next day. So the next morning we woke up and drove to Tucson. My mom and dad were with us. The unknown was scary. I was scared of what the future might bring. I already loved this baby that I had been feeling inside me for weeks. I was scared for the child. I was scared for myself. Mom, Dad, and Garet were a great support. I had a prayer in my heart all day. I knew I couldn't do this alone.
They pulled us back and did another ultrasound. I could see that that Aubrey still had a good heartbeat but, I knew something was still wrong. The doctor confirmed my feelings and stated there wasn't ANY amniotic fluid left around the baby. She said the baby couldn't continue to develope properly without the amniotic fluid and that I would have to be induced. If chose not to I would pose great risk to myself for infections and for future pregnancies. I was then admitted to TMC to start the induction. I was so scared, sad and heartbroken.
I continued to feel the baby move at the hospital with the little contractions that I had. Soon the contractions started getting harder and I didn't feel the baby move as much. After 5 hours of labor our sweet little Aubrey was born. She was a beautiful little girl. A little girl that I would not raise at this time, and a little girl that I couldn't take home with me. My heart was broken but when the nurse placed this little girl in my arms I felt at peace. I know that even though I long for her to be with us on earth at this time, I know that I will be able to raise this sweet girl once again. I am grateful for priesthood blessings, grateful for a loving husband, supportive parents, family and friends. I really appreciate all the notes/text messages/phone calls that have been sent our way. I am also grateful for a kind, loving Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ.
I know the next couple weeks/months/year is going to be hard but I know that with the help of my Savior I will be able to get through.

Amanda and Garet have been so strong through out this time. They have loved Madison and have spent a lot of time with our family. I love each of them and little Aubrey. I can't wait to meet her. I am jealous that Madison got to know her better than any of us.

Week Run Down......

Warning: I am about to make a LONG post!! A lot has happened here in our home.

We were lucky to have Nana here for the delivery and she got to stay the weekend. Friday night Madison got to meet her Aunt Katie, Aunt Jessica, and cousin Carter. They drove down from Phoenix for the weekend to see little Madi. It was fun to have them here and I enjoyed their help and company. We miss them! She also got to meet a lot of her Haymore Aunts and Uncles and cousins: Amanda, Garet, and Paige, Allison, Landon, Teagen, and Kade, Kara, Garrick, Rylee, and Jayden, Justin and Taylor, Ron, Camille, Jordan, and Megan.
Nana and Madison
Aunt Katie and Madison
Carter, Aunt Jessica, and Madison
Aunt Amanda and Madison
Sunday was the first day it was just our little family. Spencer had meetings that morning and didn't get home until that evening. We had lots of visitors and loved it. With each visitor she had on different clothes because she pooped through 4 out fits. That afternoon we went to grandma's and ate dinner.
Kade got to hold Madison on Sunday (doesn't he look excited, I love it)
one of the three outfits I got to wear that day (love those nasty diapers)
Monday Spencer went back to school!! We were so sad!!! We text all day and i sent him TONS of pictures so her didn't feel like he missed out on to much. He is such a good Daddy. When Spence got to work they had his desk decorated with lots of baby stuff. It was so cute and very nice. It made him a little happier to be at work. Madison and I just hung out at home. She got to meet Bryna, Cole, and Aunt Del Ann. She was a great girl all day and was very excited to see her Dad when he got home.
Tuesday Madison was a week old!! We can't believe it. She has been so much fun! We have enjoyed playing with her and just loving every second we get with her. She doesn't like to sleep much at night, (she has her nights and days mixed up )but is getting so much better. In fact, last night she only got up once and is still sleeping its 9am. (It makes me kinda nervous)

She had also had her one week check up. She lost weight (6.1lbs: born weighing 7.2lbs) and grew (20.5in: born 19inches) They expected her to lose weight because, first it's normal and second the first 2 days of her life she only had clear liquids and just peed it out. Now that she is breastfeeding she should start gaining weight.
We also gave Madison her first bath, (besides a little sponge bath) as you can tell she wasn't a huge fan!
Happy Anniversary!!! Wednesday was Spencer and I's 3rd anniversary. It was great!
My morning started with my Mom and Amanda coming over. My Mom cleaned my bathrooms, swept my floors, vacuumed my house, did laundry, and watered my plants. Amanda took care of Madison. She even painted her nails. They look so cute.
Thanks Amanda!!!
Spencer got to come home for lunch which is always a treat. Madison also got to meet her Aunt Karisa and cousins Karlie, and Jaycie.
That night Spencer arranged for us to go to dinner and my sister Allison watched Madison. We ate at Texas Road House. I was craving those rolls. We ate fast and hurried back to Madison. It was weird for us to be with out her. They said she was really easy and good. In fact I don't think they even had to get her out of the car seat.
At Allison's house when we came to pick up Madison. Kade informed me that he babysat her and she was "dood" AKA good.

I doubt we will leave her again until we go to Phantom of the Opera. That's right... For our anniversary Spencer got tickets!! I am so excited. We are in like row 20!! He spoils me rotten! Thanks Babe, I love you so much!!!
We really love everything about this little girl! We are so blessed to have her in our home. We love you Madison!

A true Blessing

Monday (Labor Day) was my actual due date for our sweet Madison. My side of the family always has a Huge reunion that day. This was the first year in my entire life I missed it. Spencer and I stayed home and got a lot of work done. We were hoping that something would happen and Madison would come soon!! I taught water aerobics that morning and cleaned house. I felt great! Spencer kept telling me to relax for a second and so I went and relaxed on my bed. When I went to get out of bed all the sudden water comes out like a waterfall! Spencer came rushing in as I was yelling, "Spencer come here! I am not peeing my pants but I can't stop it from coming out either." When he came in the room all we could do was laugh! The bed was wet and I was just standing there really WET. We new exactly what it was. I wasn't having any contractions that I could tell so we decided to go for a walk and see what would happen. As far as I new nothing had changed, I still felt normal. We went and got a bite to eat and stopped by my sister house. (just waiting!!!) When we came home I called Stephanie (a good friend that is a midwife)to see what to do. She came over and checked me. I was 3cm and about 80%. since I wasn't in pain we decided it would be a good idea to just go to bed and get some rest while I could. At first I couldn't fall asleep because I was so excited! I new as soon as I fell asleep I would start having contractions in the middle of the night and have to head in to the hospital. Every time I would get up to use the bathroom, I was hoping it was time. Before I new it, it was morning. I still didn't feel any different. I called my Mom to get some advice and then decided to call the Doctor to give him the update. As soon as I told him my water broke last night he said "Go straight to the hospital. It's already been over 12 hours. Your baby is at risk for an infection."
Spencer and I both jumped in the shower and left not knowing what was going to happen. We got the hospital and just asked for a labor check. When the nurse checked me she said, "Your still dilated at a 0." WHAT??? Spencer was quick to tell her that was impossible since the Dr. told me last week I was at a 2. The nurse tried again and had to move my uterus around (it's turned wrong) then she said "Oh, I was wrong, your at a 4 and 90%." I was so mad... I asked if I could go home and walk to speed it up. I DIDN"T want to be in the hospital long at all!! My plan was to go in when I was an 8 or something. she informed me that my doctor called and told them I was coming and that I needed my amniotic fluid checked. Sure enough my water had broken... no amniotic fluid. She said we are going to admit you and start on patocin. I was so NOT excited about the idea, but new I had to. I was admitted around 9:45 and everything started to take place. At 11:00 I started feeling tightening, my contractions were coming. the nurse came and checked me I was at 5. Their goal was a centimeter every hour.Things progressed and she was born September 8, 2009 @ 5:20. She weighted 7lbs 2 oz and was 19 inches long.

Here she is!! I did get to hold her as soon as she was born before they cleaned her up. (while Spencer cut the umbilical cord)

We could have two people at a time to see her. Thanks Nana and Granddad for making it down for the delivery and sharing this awesome experience with us!

It was so bitter to sweet to see my little princess look like this! I just wanted to hold her in my arms and comfort her. I hated all the cords and needles! She didn't deserve it! Spencer and my Mom were able to be with her as they hooked her up to everything, Spence hated them making his daughter cry. (this is before they hooked her up to oxygen)
This was an emotion experience for me. This was the first time I actually got to hold and cuddle my little Madison. She still had all the cords so we were extra careful. I got to start feeding her that night. I was so excited. I would just feed her and cry thanking Heavenly Father for letting me have such a perfect little angel.

After 2 days they let family members hold her in the nursery. Grandma Haymore couldn't get enough of her.
Finially we got to get her dressed to go home!! She sure loves her Daddy.
Looking at her Daddy. (I love this picture)

It was an amazing experience! It's amazing how you instantly fall in love! Spencer and I feel so blessed to have such a perfect, healthy, and precious baby girl!