Hazel rolled over then proceeded to sit.

As I was snoozing while breastfeeding Hazel today around noon since I was working my night shift at the hotel, I had the urge to use the toilet so I tried getting up trying my best not to woke Hazel up and yet as soon as I was at the bathroom door, lo and behold she stirs around, roll over from back to tummy and sits down and looking for me, so proceeding to the toilet was interrupted but fruitful at the same time.

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FIVE months old Hazel

Oh my 5 months went by so fast my dear Hazel.  You are such a joy to have around and an easy baby for the most part until mama get dinner ready then that's the time you need my attention but we are so blessed to have Manang Beatrice and Manoy that soothes you and do things to make you happy until dinner is ready to be served.

You are now eating some solid food for dinner first with mashed banana, pears, apple sauce and now baby cereal and so far you enjoy them.

5 months old pictures at the Botanical Garden 

22 weeks old picture taken at home (10-12-2016) 

First time eating pears for breakfast(09-23-2016)

Hazel at 2 months

WOW!  How time flies and now you are 2 months old.  You've been out and about more than your Manang and Manoy at this age.  I remember vividly that Beatrice wasn't out and about in the public until she got her 2 months old shots while Quentin are kind of the same but we ease out a bit but with you, you are everywhere where you're 2 big siblings from lake, parks, library and mom's exercise class for the first time and same goes with mom she just went back today after giving birth.

You started cooing at around 7 weeks especially when both Manang and Manoy are talking to you, also you're showing big smiles and most of all you like being talked to.

Trying toddler time again

Today I tried taking Hazel for the 2nd time to the toddler story time at Springdale public library and it's the same thing she just stayed half of it because she is just ready to nurse.

With Ms. Laura

Sleeping sibling

I lay Hazel(5 weeks old) to sleep for a nap then when I turned around Manoy fell asleep beside her and I thought they look so peaceful and it is so sweet seeing them sleep side by side.

Hazel at 5 weeks old

4 weeks old Hazel is going everywhere

After Beatrice's swim lesson and library time we head to Amazeum to play with friends and stayed until it's time for us to head to VBS.

Hazel is 4 weeks old at this time and she is fine going wherever we go but if she isn't happy she will definitely tells you by giving a good cry.  As long she is full and not in the car seat she is happy.

Hazel's 1st trip to Amazeum and I think she doesn't approve of it :-))

Eventually got a good resting spot.

Quentin waiting patiently in line.

My social butterfly.

She's been playing on this sand for a long time.

Serving me some ice cream.

Spot Hazel's foot?

The littlest customer at 4 weeks old

Quentin found a buddy at the museum.

Beatrice is enjoying painting.

Quentin enjoyed playing with these 2 big kids in the museum.

Hazel found 2 fingers to suck on ;-)

In a group picture there's always one who won't cooperate this time it was Emmett.

There he is after much of convincing.

Hazel's Favorite Position

Hazel love being held close to my chest.  That she can sleep on top of me for a couple of hours, which gave me time to rest and sometimes felt like being a captive when I want to be up on my feet ;-)

The pooping look ;-)

She is thinking to poop some more.

Mama's cuddly bug :-)

Couch Arrest By Hazel

Since you would cry if I put you down for a nap, so Nanay had to endure holding you while she's sitting in the couch while playing with the phone camera.

Hazel 3 week check up

Our children's pediatrician is really looking after our kids just like her own.  At our 2 weeks regular check up Hazel didn't gain weight after her first visit right after she was discharge from the hospital and our very kind pediatrician told us to come back so she can re-weigh Hazel.  And she wants to make sure Hazel will gain some weight by then and gave me some advice on how to improve my milk supply, how long to feed, how often to feed and to supplement some pumped milk.

3 weeks Vital Signs:
Weight: 7 lbs and 15.34 ounces
Height: 20.47 inches
Head Circ In: 14.17

Hazel Catherine Clevenger Birth Story

It's been 3 weeks since we welcome our 3rd child Hazel Catherine Clevenger last May 11, 2016 at 7:42am, measuring 20 1/2 inches long and weighs 7 lbs and 9 ounces, she is our smallest child.

I had a scheduled Cesarean so we know when to go to hospital and what to expect.  We checked-in at Willow Creek Women's Hospital around 5:30 in the morning, when we got to the Peri-Op room, we got some last minute paperwork filled out then a nurse whisked me to a small area in the room that is divided by a privacy curtains then she started getting me ready for my surgery by hooking me to a fetal monitor, shaving part of my belly all the way where they are going to do my incision, inserting my IV which she attempted twice in my arms with no luck and she inserted it in my left hand and it worked, she draw some blood for our Cord Blood Registry and some for needle work.  Then after all the prepping we just waited for my anesthesiologist and OB-Gyne to check on me.  At some point Matt has to get some fresh air, I don't think he can handle more of the needle and blood work that were done to me.

The anesthesiologist came and introduced himself, told me how the administration of the anesthesia will be done.  Then shortly Dr. Robert Hix my OB-Gyne came in, check on me and asked me a couple of times if I'm pretty sure if I'm going to tie my tubes and assured me that everything will be fine and asked us if it's OK for him to pray with us which we are happy and blessed with his gestures.

Not too long after my OB left, the nurse gave Matt his gown to wear before he will join me in the Operating Room which they will call him when they are ready for him.  And then I was wheeled to the OR.  The nurse chimed 7:12 which is the time I got inside the room and then I was transferred to a smaller bed and then the anesthesiologist was fast on administering the spinal block which started with a cold sponges three times in the area where he will administer the anesthesia then told me that he will poke the needle that I will feel a burning sensation then another one which I didn't feel, in less than a minute my lower half of my body is numb.  Then Dr. Hix came in and asked me if I can move my legs or if I could feel anything and I think when I told him No he started the operation.  Since Matt is not yet inside the room I keep myself busy by checking and updating facebook with my phone which is allowed and there's a wi-fi inside the operating room, how about that.  When Matt was called in it didn't take long until Hazel was delivered, she didn't cried immediately but as soon as she started crying she was loud and I got the chance to do skin to skin with her and when they are ready for me to go to the recovery room I told Matt that he can take Hazel with him since his parents and the 2 older kids will be waiting around the nursery. 

Matt got his turn to have skin to skin with Hazel in the nursery before she was given a bathe.  While the older kids were jumping trying to get a peek of Hazel from the nursery while Matt were inside with Hazel.

While in the recovery room I'm still shaking because it seems I am so cold even when I was in the Operating room but later on it subsides and tried my best to keep occupied by talking to friends and relatives through Facebook and took a nap in between until there's a vacant room for me.

My last belly picture at 39 weeks

Daddy and Hazel

Love the pouty lips

The first family picture at the Operating Room.

skin to skin with Hazel 

Nurses are getting Hazel cleaned up

Manang and Manoy are excited to hold Hazel for the first time

Manoy got to hold Hazel for the first time 

Hazel with Lola Cathy 

Hazel with Lolo James

Hazel's heavy breathing while sleeping

Today while you were sleepingI I'm mesmerize with how loud you breathe and I want to remember it.

Beatrice loves holding Hazel

Ever since we have Hazel, Beatrice can't contain her happiness and always loves to hold her little sister and always ready to help us. 

Beatrice would come to our room as soon as she gets up to check on Hazel sometimes she is running late going to the bus stop because she is just so engrossed with Hazel.   As soon as she gets home from school she would check on Hazel immediately and if Hazel is quiet or crying she wants to know if there's something wrong with her or if she's doing fine.

Beatrice loves her little sister so much that she is always there for her no matter what, and I'm praying that they will create a unique bond when they grow up and be there for each other.