A very PROUD Uncle

Karl waited at the hospital for his sister to make him an Uncle.  He was so excited when I finally came out of the room and told him and his Dad that they could go in and meet Izabella Rose. Uncle Karl didn't get to hold her that day unfortunately he had to go back to work. On Sunday Uncle Karl went over to Tiffany's and finally got to hold her. He couldn't stop smiling at her.  Karl can't wait for Izabella to chase him around and try to hug him. I have this feeling if Izabella ever needs anything Karl will be the first one there.

My baby girl is a MOMMY!!!! Oh Man that means I am a GRANDMA!!!!!!

As of July 15, 2011 things will never be the same. 

Tiffany and Daniel are now parent's of the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen.

Tiffany's doctor decided since her blood pressure was a little high that she should be induced.  Tiffany was admitted to the hospital at 10:00 PM on the 14th of July and they started inducing her.  She actually was progressing pretty fast but it sure did seem like forever to me.  Nancy and I made the mistake and decided to go down to the cafeteria and get some breakfast and we got a call telling us to get back up there because it's time.

Everyone gathered in the room and then we waited and waited. The contractions just stopped... But finally the doctor came in and said lets have a baby... The doctor had me help Tiffany pull herself up by pushing on her back when she was pushing.  I really felt I was part of the delivery and got to be there for my daughter.   

Tiffany pushed 4 or 5 times and Miss Izabella Rose Mendez came into this world CRYING!!!!  She was not happy at all.  I think that she is going to be stubborn like Tiffany when she grows up.

Izabella was born on July 15, 2011 at 1:25pm. Weighing in at 7 pounds 14 ounces and 21 1/4 inches long.  It was such an awesome experience to watch her be born. And of course I was very very happy and crying like a baby. 

I have to give KUDOS to the fantastic doctor, she was so sweet and explained everything to us and she gave us an education on the placenta.  She was just as excited about the baby being born as everyone in the room.

When it was my turn to hold my new grand baby, it was just the most amazing feeling. My heart was pounding so fast and I was shaking. I couldn't stop looking at her.  She looks so much like Tiffany when she was born. (except for the hair, Tiffany was bald). 

THE NEW MOM AND DAD 

 I asked them what they thought of their precious baby and they said they like her and are planning on keeping her. 

I think that upset Great Aunt Nancy because she was hoping to get to take her home.

Nancy and I finally tore ourselves away from Izabella and the new parents to go get the Great Grandparents. 

They had been waiting all day for us to come get them.  I don't think I have ever seen my parents get up and get ready to go somewhere as fast as they did when Nancy and I walked in the door.

 Great Grandpa and Grandma were so happy to get to the hospital and get to hold Izabella. I think she already has them wraped around her little finger.  And they will be spoiling that little girl so much.

Great Grandma even told Izabella she was going to live long enough to see her get married. Daniel said absolutely that is only going to be 25 more years to go.

While we were all there the nurse came in and gave Izabella her first bath. 

SHE WAS NOT LIKING THAT ONE BIT !!!!

 Mommy couldn't take her eyes off her bundle of joy. You can see her watching the nurse in the mirror with a big smile on her face.  The nurse fixed Izabella's hair to look like Daddy's.

 Yes, Izabella almost has as much hair as her Daddy. 

I love this picture because I got so close to him, he was saying REALLY you had to get that close.

My friend Debbie came up to the hospital right after I gave birth to Tiffany in 1984 and she came up to the hospital to see Tiffany as a new Mommy and Tiffany's precious bundle of joy.  We have decided to call her Grandma Debbie since she has been part of our family for 30+ years. 

What an awesome and special day it was for everyone. Mommy is great and Daddy is so proud.  Oh and I have to mention every time the nurse would try and take Izabella out of the room, Daddy was on her

heel's and not letting Izabella out of his sight.

This was the best day of my life, Thank you Tiffany and Daniel, I love you both very much.

I LOVE YOU TOO IZABELLA ROSE.