Here she is, at about 1 hour old.
I had been scheduled to go in for an induction on Thursday, but thankfully I went into labor naturally on Wednesday morning. It was about 11 hours from the first contraction until the time she was born! I think I will probably write up a birth story at some point (once I can think about it without bawling...).
Here she is snugged into her carseat, getting ready for the journey home. She slept the whole way there!
Our first family photo is on the camera, and I don't have a way to access it right now but I will be sure to update with more pictures soon!
The first couple days home were really rough. Breastfeeding was a huge challenge at first, and it still continues to be a difficult learning process. It was so hard to see her struggle to get enough to eat. Thankfully, we turned a corner in the past day or so and it has been a lot better. There really is no way to completely mentally prepare for a first child! I had no idea how difficult (and traumatic) the birth experience could be, not to mention the rollercoaster of emotions that follow. Thankfully Josh has been the most amazing husband and father- he is tireless in caring for Evie and I and has so much patience. Watching him become a father just makes me fall even deeper in love. I'm just in awe of our beautiful baby and what a joy it is to have the privilege of taking care of such a sweet little person.
She's absolutely beautiful just like her mommy!!! Congrats darling!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! She is adorable- praise God for a healthy (and induction free:) delivery!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! What a beautiful girl! Thanking God for a healthy baby, safe delivery and also praying for your first few weeks. BFing is hard but so worth it after a few weeks! Hang in there girl! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And blessing to your little family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is so sweet! So happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful!! I'm glad you three are finally home together. Praying for your all as your adjust and learn and heal. Love you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She's gorgeous, and I'm glad you're home and settling in! It is definitely a big adjustment. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you! Evie is a beautiful blessing!
ReplyDeleteYour words about being prepared for your first child? So true! (And so normal!) I don't think a woman can ever fully realize the momentous changes that will occur in their lives before that first sweet baby comes. Nor do I think that we can fathom the overwhelming love that we will feel for that little one. And sometimes it is all overwhelming and the days and the nights and even the minutes seem l-o-n-g. But it is all so thoroughly worth it...and there will come the day when you'll wonder how the time has flown so quickly by.
Praying for you and your precious new family!
oh my gosh, those cheeks are adorable! happy birthday evie and congrats to you and hubby. evangeline is the name another blogger just gave her daughter, too. i love that you're going to call her evie. so sweet.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see your post and it's so true what you said about those first days! Praying for you as you heal and adjust. <3
ReplyDeleteI'm also very interested in hearing your birth story... when you're ready.
Congratulations! You both look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She's darling! I hope breast feeding will continue to improve with practice! I know it can be really tough from what some of my friends have said!
ReplyDeleteOh Mama, you did great! So glad you were able to experience birth naturally and that your girl is just perfect. God is so good! So happy for you! Children are such a gift. I love Evie's name.
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