Day 6 with Amelia

I can't believe that its been almost a week, and yet it feels like so long ago that I was pregnant and waiting. I have shared with some mamas that the end of my pregnancy felt very abrupt. One day, we're thinking we may have two weeks left, I'm enjoying my big belly, and wondering when she will arrive. Then, all the laboring began and the days began to blur. And, now, I am lying here with my baby girl, my deflating belly, and have only two more appointments with my midwife, Kelley, who I will deeply miss. There are moments when I feel very sad about the ending of my pregnancy. And then I hold Amelia and think of all that's ahead of us. Birth and now being a mama is truly a lesson in living in the moment, and focusing on what's here now, as it will soon change.

She is beautiful. I know that we are partial, of course, but it was all that I could say when she was placed on my belly in the hospital. I can't believe that she is our child. Joe and I just look at each other in awe and wonder how we were so blessed. I layed in bed the other night saying thank you, thank you, thank you with tears streaming down my cheeks. After everything, here she is.

My mom has been taking care of us ~ cooking, cleaning, baking, shopping, etc.. since Thursday. She is leaving on Friday, and Joe's mom is coming for three days. I am still on "bed rest" and will be looking forward to some friends visiting next week.

So, one day at a time with Amelia... and more in love every day.