I was fine with my baby girl turning 5 until the day before her birthday.

On May 18, 2010 I woke up thinking about May 18, 2005. I was 9 months pregnant with Eliza. I was monitoring my blood pressure because it had become high at my last few appointments. I took my blood pressure and was sure that it was a miss read. I took it again about 5 minutes later and it was high. I finished getting ready for work and called the doctors office once I knew they were open. They told me to come in later that afternoon for a non-stress test. Ira and I headed off to the office where they proceeded to hook me up to some sort of monitors and made me drink a soda. I was not a very willing participant in drinking the soda because of the massive heart burn it was giving me. Well after what seemed forever and lots of questions and probing and noise making to the baby the doctor asked how I felt about having a baby tonight. I remember feeling very overwhelmed by the statement and very happy at the same time. Ira and I went back to work so I could tie up the loose ends and so we could finish our work day. On the way home I had to make a phone call to Katie making sure she was willing to share her birthday with her niece or nephew. (We did not know that Eliza was a girl until she was born.) Katie was more than willing, thank goodness. We went home gathered the few things that were still at home and headed to the hospital. We got all checked in hooked up and waited until 10:18 the next morning to meet our Eliza.
Eliza you changed my world forever. I will never forget the moment that I first saw you. It seemed as though I was looking into a mirror. I have watched you grow into such a smart and beautiful little girl. I love that you are learning how to read and that you want to be the best at everything you do. I love that you sing songs and love to go to primary. I love the outfits you pick out for yourself and enjoy watching you play with Huck. I am excited to see you grow but I don’t know where the time went. I love you and wanted you to know that on your 5th birthday!
Eliza turns 1!

Eliza turns 2!

Eliza turns 3!

Eliza turns 4!

Eliza turns 5!