All pictures and no words...

I realized that I have been posting so many pictures and not saying a lot to go with them. The past two and a half weeks has been a whirlwind. Life has been an adjustment but I would never look back. My two angels have taught me so much.
I am soaking up every moment. Remembering every breathe, sigh, smile and grunt. These are the moments that I never want to forget. Some say babies don't really smile but that it is rather gas. I know what gas looks like with my baby and let me tell you...it ain't no smile. The little corners of her lips raise up with the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. It is good for the soul. It takes a tired mind and body and rejuvenates you for whatever lies ahead. She is a lover, a cuddler. I spent the first two weeks just holding her. This was one of my resolutions that I made for the new year. I did just what I had aimed to do. Life doesn't get much better than that.
She has had her fussy moments with some gas pains but can you blame a little system that has just been thrust into the world and forced to function independently?? Not to mention my over-abundant milk supply. We seem to be leveling out now and after a couple trips to our friend and chiropractor, Kyle, things are going much better.
She is growing and thriving. Her two week stats are:
Weight: 8lbs 8 oz
Height: 20 inches
Head: 14.5 inches
So you ask, is it any better the second time around? Better is not a word that I chose to use. It is different. More relaxed. Taking in every little moment. Less worry. More patience. A better understanding. Trusting your gut. Following your intuition. Not relying on books but rather your own parenting skills. It is different. Much different. I would not change anything about either.
So, the photos are from her two week photo shoot. I just can't stop...

Part 2

Welcome to the world

Our first picture together with the little girl!

Oops...somebody in the OR forgot to put a diaper on you...you showed them by pooping everywhere!

Thanks Eli for the balloon!

Kisses from the big brother

Special Papa Bob time

Don't forget about DG...
**A note to Auntie Megan...where are all the pictures with you???**My perfect three!

Will she be a thumb sucker like her brother??? Less than three days old at this time!

It's a lengthy one(part 1)

I have finally uploaded and sorted through Teagen's birth photos. It already seems like so long ago but yet feels like yesterday. These are memories that will last a lifetime and that I will cherish every moment of my life. I am trying to keep these special moments alive as I want to look back and remember but more importantly, one day, I want to sit down with my daughter and relive this very special moment with her and account for all the small, special details that happened on that day.
On the other hand, I will probably shoot myself one day for posting some of these photos as they, by any stretch of the imagination, are not the most flattering pictures. However, they are true and that is what makes them so special to me.
With all that said, Teagen's birth was quite the opposite of Eli's. I was more prepared; mentally, physically and emotionally. I had a new doctor, a new hospital and a new experience. She was able to be with me from the moment she was born. We had direct contact and those are my most cherished memories of the day. She never left my hands and when she did, she was always within my arms reach.
So, I will let the pictures speak for themselves...

Getting Dad some Starbucks...I really am a nice wife!

Arriving

One last picture going in because sure won't look the same coming out!

Outside the hospital

Finding our way

A little meditation helps to calm the nerves

The paparazzi was never far behind :)

Deep breathing...a bit of anxiety

The final choices...just waiting to see which one it will be???

The sun comes up...and you auntie waits your arrival
Our family of three before it became a family of four
sweet time with your brothergetting his camera ready for your arrivalThe clock struck and it was time...

I had to drink something truly horrible...
Everybody leaves to await the arrival!
The look of fear, emotion, worry, excitement and anything else you can think of bottled up into one unflattering but 'true' look
My first glance at my little dainty thing!
Makes you forget about the above mentioned!
A moment that I will never forget!

More to come in part 2

week 1 continued...

Here are some more of Teagen's one week photos. They are so cute I just can't resist!

1 week

A week has already come and gone. We have been enjoying our adjustment to our little family of four. Teagen has been a joy. She is an easy going baby thus far but will surely let you know when she is hungry, tired, dirty or has to burp! Teagen and I have been doing a lot of cuddling and dreaming together since neither one of us can do much else! Here are a couple one week pics to hold you over until I can get more done!