Necia K Johnson

I guess I should start from the beginning since this baby was a surprise to most. We didn't "announce" this baby for numerous reasons-too many and too personal to go into here.
In October, my blood pressure started to rise... I have never had high blood pressure ever! I slowed down and we just were watched closely. The end of October I was put on bed rest to try and keep my blood pressure down-they didn't believe me that it would only stress me out! I was on bed rest for three weeks when my blood pressure didn't come down and my kidneys weren't functioning the way they were supposed to. I was showing sign of preeclampsia , it was decided...at the end of one of my appointments the Dr said...go have lunch and I'll see you at the hospital in about 2 hours. That was November 21st...exactly one month before I was due.
I didn't end up getting started until dinner time and it was a long night. The baby didn't like the pit very much so they would have to turn it off and let her rest and then start over. My blood pressure was still quite high so we were all anxious. At 7 am on the nose, Necia arrived weighing in at 4 pounds 7 ounces- but perfect!

Jeff insisted on taking this picture of me filling out the paperwork...we were debating on how to spell her name and what day she would be born...Jeff the math nerd wanted her to hold out until 11-22-11...I guess he won all around. That's ok...I'm just glad she is here and she is healthy!


getting checked out by the NICU team...all was good so she got to come to the regular nursery! YEAH!



Time to get cleaned up


Yep, I only weigh 4 pounds 7 ounces...I was 4 pounds 3 ounces when I went home


being poked and prodded already


Mom is glad I'm here


Mom and Necia


Our tiny baby has arrived


After my bath...getting warm (that is a preemie diaper they have on me that is so big)


Dad and Necia


Just like her older brothers and sisters, Dad is a favorite place to sleep


Necia in her crib...the hat came from the hospital to keep her body temp up


Necia without the hat so you can see her hair


this one was taken from a phone, so not so clear


our sleeping beauty


Here is Cheyenne with her new sister


Sierra was so excited for her new sister...she kept telling me no one could come and hold her before the kids


Boston and Necia


Annicha holding a cute bundle


Joran loves his new sister


Maren with her new little sister


The kids (minus Connor) coming to meet their new sister


Grandma holding Necia


Grandpa with Necia


Dad feeding Necia a bottle before we leave for home...Necia was too small to nurse so we had to bottle feed for the first two weeks (that is how long it took for her to figure out what I was trying to teach her to do)


All buckled in and ready to head home...we had to go buy a new car seat that was certified for a 4 pound baby...glad Jeff had the laptop to do some research!


Welcome to our family tiny, precious Necia!