The wait is over - we are finally proud and happy parents!!!
Charlotte Olivia Hord came into our life this last Friday, September 11th (9 days to "due" date), at 5:24 pm. Weighing a healthy 8 lbs. 6 oz., and measuring 20" long, she was the picture of health and strength - as evident by her scream upon arrival, and continued signs of her "personality". ;-)
(let it be known, mama's intuition came through - early, and a girl, is what I was predicting)
This really should be a long and detailed post, but I haven't the time or the energy. I promise more details later..and, of course, more pictures.
But, I'd like to brag about my amazing husband - how wonderfully committed, and strong, and caring my prince was - and continues to be...how beautiful as well as handsome he is to me this day...how he continues to prove to be the man I married - and then some. Since the official "start" of labor, at 12:30 am Friday morning, Michael came through in every way imaginable. As well as in ways I never would have dreamed. That day, Michael changed as a man. Labor hit a button, and - I mean it when I say this - he became who he was meant to be. A father. I owe to him this beautiful experience.
More to come. For now, wish us luck in our first week as a family!
Charlotte Olivia Hord came into our life this last Friday, September 11th (9 days to "due" date), at 5:24 pm. Weighing a healthy 8 lbs. 6 oz., and measuring 20" long, she was the picture of health and strength - as evident by her scream upon arrival, and continued signs of her "personality". ;-)
(let it be known, mama's intuition came through - early, and a girl, is what I was predicting)
This really should be a long and detailed post, but I haven't the time or the energy. I promise more details later..and, of course, more pictures.
But, I'd like to brag about my amazing husband - how wonderfully committed, and strong, and caring my prince was - and continues to be...how beautiful as well as handsome he is to me this day...how he continues to prove to be the man I married - and then some. Since the official "start" of labor, at 12:30 am Friday morning, Michael came through in every way imaginable. As well as in ways I never would have dreamed. That day, Michael changed as a man. Labor hit a button, and - I mean it when I say this - he became who he was meant to be. A father. I owe to him this beautiful experience.
More to come. For now, wish us luck in our first week as a family!
Congratulations and best of luck to you all! Welcome to parenthood, it is the best experience imaginable. They grow and change so quickly, enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for the three of you! I hope you have a very easy and joyous transition into this new chapter in your lives.
ReplyDeleteThe things I wasn't prepared for:
-I didn't "bond" to Reagan right away...that really made me feel awful but it was just temporary (and probably stress related)
-I have never felt more frustrated or stupid in my life as I did after he was born. I felt like I had no idea how to care for a newborn. It was just insecurity and high expectations though.
-The WORST feeling I have ever felt in my life is when he is sick...you are so helpless and would do anything just to make them feel better.
-Everytime I see him, it is like Christmas morning when I was a kid. He is truly the greatest gift I have ever received!
Those are just a couple...good luck and (try to) enjoy every minute:)
Tina: I know that I'm super-emotional right now - blah, blah, blah - but that last thing you said made me bawl. That is truly the best way to put how I feel about Charlotte. There is no gift like this.
ReplyDeleteOk, now I am going to cry for making you cry =) By the way, that "Christmas morning" feeling never goes away, it just gets stronger. I still sit and watch Reagan sleep sometimes. It is such an incredible feeling.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to meet the new addition to your family. Such a beautiful family :o) How's the nursery working out? Miss you, woman.
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