Kaitlyn Elizabeth Dixon
May 16, 2014
2:04 pm
6 pounds 10 ounces and 20 inches long
At only 4 days old, Kaitlyn (a tribute to David’s mom, Kaleen) Elizabeth (a tribute to my Grandma Betty) gave us a the wonderful gift of a night of great (by a newborn’s definition) sleep, nursing at 9:30pm, 1:45am and 4:30am, while sleeping like a champ in between. Therefore instead of napping with her this morning, I’m using my newfound energy to organize pictures and furiously write her birth story and other tidbits of the last few days that I want to remember and share with you before it falls out of this mommy brain of mine. I’ll be back soon with more details, but the quick version is this…
She immediately stole our hearts and at the risk of sounding cliché, we are head over heels in love. I couldn’t be any happier than I am right now. Welcome to the world, my sweet baby Kaitlyn!
Kaylen says
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful. I love your blog and follow often; so excited to hear about your exciting past few days!
char eats greens says
CONGRATULATIONS and I’m SOOOO excited that she came on my birthday!! (I told ya 😉 haha.)
Enjoy those newborn cuddles!!! So happy for you and cannot wait to hear more about this total cutie!
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says
Congrats on your beautiful baby girl! So happy for you and your family.
Talk about a great nights sleep 🙂 That is amazing for a newborn!!!
Sarah says
Congratulations! Adorable!
Kathleen Ojo @ My Ojos says
She is gorgeous!! Sweet newborn faces are the best. Congratualtions you guys!
Debbie says
Congratulations!! My 6 year old daughter is named Kaitlyn Elizabeth, love it!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
She is perfect!! Congratulations!! And what a blessing to get some sleep last night… way to go, Kaitlyn! 🙂
Heather says
Aw, how lovely! Congratulations! What a sweetheart!
Kathy says
So Sweet and Adorable! Glad it is off to a great start!!! Don’t worry about posting words at the moment, post photos. 🙂 Hugs to Hailey too!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
She is so so so so so cute! This post makes me so incredibly happy for you and your family! Congratulations!!
Leah says
Oh my!!! Such a WONDERFUL picture. I love the headband and blanket. She looks like a doll, and her name is precious. 🙂 Can’t wait to see more!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
AHH! Another cutie! Congratulations to you, David, and H!
And I love the name 🙂
Becky@TheSavedRunner says
She’s beautiful! I am so happy for you and your family! I can’t wait to hear more details!
Ky G says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! She is beautiful! Can’t wait to read many blog posts as a mom of 2 to come 🙂
Leah says
How precious! Congrats!
Stacey @ Binge Free Me says
Congrats! She is gorgeous! Love the headband:)
Karen says
Gorgeous daughter…congrats!
Jayme says
She is adorable! So glad you’re all doing well, and I can’t wait to read the birth story! (I’ve been checking in with your page for days hoping for an update. 😉 But totally understand that you’re a little busy now.)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
She is BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear all the details! In the meantime, enjoy that sweet bundle of joy!
Bobbie says
Congrats! She is perfect ! You mentioned that choosing a name this time around was more difficult. Will you share how you and David decided and the other names you considered? I think both your girl names are beatiful !
Megan says
I just came across your bog and love it. I have a 20 month old and due with a second in September so am finding lots of great advice on your site. I’ve seen your dog in previous posts….any chance it’s a vizsla? I have one too so would love to hear how you plan, or will be managing, both kiddos and a vizsla. They are the best dogs but require so much love and attention – always interested in hearing how others manage. Congratulations on the new baby!!
Susan says
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy this time as a new family of 4! Can’t wait to read more, as we will be adding our second boy to the family in two short months! 🙂
Mrs FF says
She’s beautiful! How’s the big sis taking to her baby sis?
Halsy says
Congrats! That picture is just precious and I love that headband! I have to admit I’m a bit jealous… My newborn (8 days old) doesn’t sleep at night unless being held and is most alert between 12-5. I hope she keeps up the good sleep for you!
Lynne says
She is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations from this lurker-once-in-a-while commenter but loyal reader!
Karen says
I am in LOVE!! She’s adorable!! Congrats again to everyone!! Can’t wait to hear how Big Sister is doing.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Aww! Kaitlyn is beautiful and I love her name! I am so happy for you and your family, Brittany! I cannot wait to see pictures of Hailey’s reaction 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
congratulations! So beautiful!
Lynn says
BEAUTIFUL baby, congrats.
Michelle says
Yay! She’s beautiful. Congrats to your family of 4 <3
Sarah says
Ohh she is just too adorable! Congrats to you and your family!
Betsy says
Congratulations to you and your family. What a beautiful name!
Tia @ Tina and Tia says
Congrats!!
Maria says
She’s absolutely gorgeous and I’m so happy to hear that everyone is doing well! What a fun time for all of you!
Marjorie says
Congrats! She is a doll. 🙂 Can’t wait to read the birth story. And I hope the sleep trend continues.
Jenni @ Fitzala says
Yay! That’s so awesome! She’s a beautiful little one. Love her name, so precious.
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
Gcroft says
Congratulations, baby girl is just beautiful. Hope everyone is well x
Jessica says
So happy for you guys! It makes me very excited to meet our daughter… I am due in a week and have a 22 month old son.
I hope you don’t worry too much about being a momma to two on your own when your husband goes back to work and your mom isn’t there anymore. If ANYONE can do it, you can!! 😀
God Bless!!
Bonnie says
BIG congrats you & your beautiful new family of 4!! Kaitlyn is just totally adorable!! I love following your blog & can’t wait to read her birth story. Hailey must be so excited to finally meet her sister!!
It’s very funny my granddaughters name is Caitlyn Ava (she & your Hailey are born on the same day!!) Her little sister was born about 4 months ago & her name is Hailey Sienna…. So I love the names!
Enjoy this special time together it flys by in an instant!
Shari says
She is darling! 🙂
Jill Shelley says
She is SO pretty. And for some reason I was guessing your would name her Kaitlyn. If you had ever mentioned the name here on this blog I didn’t see it. I love the way you spell it, too! Congratulations and enjoy every minute of this very special time of life.
Hannah says
Many heartfelt congratulations! So excited for you!
Hilary @ PeanutButterSpoonfuls says
Congrats!! She’s absolutely beautiful!
Jillian @ Baby Doodah! says
What an absolutely beautiful little girl!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m so glad you got a great night’s sleep and were able to check-in. 🙂
Can’t wait to hear more stores & see more pictures.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
Congrats friend!!! She is perfect!!!
christina says
she’s so pretty!! congratulations!
Sandra says
Congratulations! She is so beautiful, and looks so happy and at peace, what a gift! I love your blog, and your joy for life, and you incredible positivity about all things. I wish you, and your family the very best. Keep the news coming, it brightens my day!! 🙂
Nancy @ LivingPartofLife.com says
Congratulations to your family! She is super cute!
Briana Lucas says
Congrats. She’s perfect. My very best friend in the world’s name is Kaitlyn Elizabeth, spelled the same way and all. Great name. Can’t wait to hear the whole story!
Julie says
What a beautiful baby! And LOVE the name! Congrats!
andie says
congratulations!!! 🙂
Domi @ Eat Pray Lift says
Congratulations! So happy for you and your family. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear the whole story!