Here she is - our amazing Amelia. What we know already: she has a very rhaspy cry (her parents both have rhaspy voices, so no wonder), she is strong, and she is a vigorous eater! OUCH!!!
There are many things that I was not at all prepared to encounter, and likely for the better. The labor continues, but in a very different way. I've probably only had 6 - 10 hours of sleep (???) since Tuesday. I do need to learn to nap when she sleeps, but I usually prefer to take advantage of the quiet and just hold her, or do something "ordinary" like check e-mail, etc..
My physical recovery looks like 2 weeks of mainly being in bed. That is such a challenge for me. Yesterday, I came down from the high of the birthing experience and the excitement of meeting my little girl. Its amazing. I began to feel sadness for the end of pregnancy (the intimacy and quiet of her in my belly), and for the end of the birthing process (so emotional and intense).
I imagine this transition from now until ? to be filled with so many emotions, surprises, tears, etc. The journey has only just begun...
One thing is for certain - Amelia Eve is a blessing that I could never have imagined already. I am a very proud mama...
2 comments:
Too freaking cute. Congratulations again. Kate sends a huge hug and kiss to you and joe and a tiy little disinfected kiss for Amelia.
I have tears in my eyes! I'm SOOOO happy for you and cannot wait to meet Amelia Eve. I'm glad that Nola has another girlfriend to play with.
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