I wanted to post some pictures from our first week together as a family. She’s worth every minute of sleep we’ve lost. What a joy! All of it…even the moments she cries when we change her diaper. It’s amazing the love you feel for your child. People have told me but you just can’t appreciate the magnitude until you go through it. We look at her and are in awe of this whole experience. She is such a gift.

Daddy has been wonderful with his little girl and with me. He’s my cheerleader, my confidant, my shoulder, my caretaker, and my partner through all of this. We are a great team. Here is a picture of them watching football together. It’s the playoffs ya know…and the Chargers have won the first two games! Watch out New England! We really need to get this child some Charger gear so she can sport their colors like Daddy.

Here I am with our little one after some play time on her mat. She really likes to kick her feet, hold her telephone rattle, and look at herself in the mirror. A diva already! We’ve had some great times together this past week as we both learn about this breastfeeding thing. The night feedings are all about mama and baby time which gets me through the soreness and lack of sleep. Everything seems right with the world when she’s in my arms. I love it when she falls asleep on my Left shoulder and she nuzzles into my neck. It’s the best feeling. We love to listen to all of her little noises…from the seal noise her throat makes when she swallows hard, her little snort when she’s hungry, and the cutest grunting sigh when she’s had her fill to eat.

I think I speak for all of us when I say, “I can’t wait to see what’s next!” Hope you’re all well. Thanks for your patience with us as we work through this time together. We appreciate all of the love and support from all of you. We are blessed, indeed!