Natalleigh Hadassah Dawson

Our second beautiful baby girl, Natalleigh Hadassah, was born on April 9, 2012, weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long. She was a month early and because of that she was in the NICU for about 11 hours because of some breathing issues. I was very excited when they released her from the NICU and I got to hold her for the first time. The doctor in the NICU said that she did wonderful once she got to the unit.

Natalleigh and I were in the hospital for 4 days. My sister took care of Kourtnee for us so Nathan could still work and my Mom stayed with me in the hospital.  I was so very happy when it was time to go home. My sister brought Kourtnee to the hospital and we got the girls dressed in matching outfits, took pictures, and we left for home. When we left the hospital Natalleigh was only 4 pounds 11 ounces, so very tiny!!

Over the last year, Natalleigh has grown so much. Time goes by so fast!! She is crawling every where now and trying to walk. It is wonderful to be able to watch her grow and develop. We have also enjoyed watching Kourtnee teach her different things.

The girls get alone very well! It is so much fun to hear them laughing in the van while we are driving some where. There are still times when Kourtnee is a little rough. :)  It is such a blessing to be able have both of the girls. God has blessed with a wonderful family!!