Oh my gosh, you guys, I FINALLY have a moment to blog! After all the holiday hoopla, the travels, and well just trying to figure out life with a newborn...I have a moment!
Quick Beth, take it and write without abandon. No proofing, No editing. Just write!
I realize that this announcement is coming ridiculously late but...
I want you to meet our little Chickadee,
Kristin Elizabeth
Born on her due date just before Thanksgiving at 4:19am, Kristin surprised all of us at how healthy she was (and still is!). Kristin was born 9 lbs. 12 oz, 21" long. We all knew she was measuring big from the very beginning, but I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be delivering a 9 pound baby, let alone almost one who was almost 10!
I would love to take this time to write her birth story, but honestly I'm not sure I
have the time. Kristin truly is a sweet baby, but we've been blessed with a sweet baby who is sweetest when held. And not just held, bounced, swayed, waltzed around the room...in fact, I'm sitting on an exercise ball now as I write this with my little bambino. Fortunately we had planned to wear our babies which helps tremendously to keep her content. But I didn't have a clue what kind of toll my baby's fussiness would have on my heart, mind and body.
All that being said, I am blessed. WE are blessed. Our baby is healthy. Our baby is strong. She is alive and well (and reminds us of this often ;) Until I have a good half day to document her birth, I will simply share some photos. Our little Kristin over the past (almost) 2 months.
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| Kangaroo time :) |
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| Just about to take our baby HOME |
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| Hands down my favorite photo |
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| Kristin's first Thanksgiving - and red cup run! |
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| Photo day - 8 days old |
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| Looooong baby. These newborn clothes did not last long! |
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First visit to her big brother's burial site.
Bittersweet, but I loved having my two kids together |
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| She's a very smiley baby when rested, fed and changed :) Love that grin |
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| One of many bath pictures. Like Samuel, she loves bath time. |
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| Kristin loves her daddy! |
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| Kristin Elizabeth - Baptized into the Catholic Church Dec. 7, 2015 |
As expected, welcoming Kristin into our lives has had its ups and downs. Most days we are working hard to learn her wants, needs and cues as first-time parents for the second time. Some days we are overwhelmed. Here and there I miss Samuel terribly. And every day we are grateful for the blessing that Kristin is to us. God is so good!
What a sweetie pie! I am so happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, Beth! Thanks for writing during your precious, precious time away in newborn land. :) You know how overjoyed I am for you, and how much I love little Krisitin already. There are so many ups and downs at this stage. I always felt like my head was spinning with all the emotions involved. And one night I DISTINCTLY remember having this thought: "My life is never going to be normal again." In many ways I was right, but I'm here at the other side (kind of :) to tell you that a new normal emerges and in it you will thrive. Today could you just Kristin a kiss for me and breathe deep? You only need to gather enough strength for today. And like you said, God is good! He will bless you through it all :)
ReplyDeleteRemember you can always text, write, or call me - I'm here for you any time! WELCOME AGAIN KRISTIN! XOXO