The beginning...

Dear Charlotte Jean,

I'm starting this blog for you, well, really for me... to go through my thoughts as we both grow into this new life we have together.  In the past 13 days, you have taught me so much already and I hope that I have returned the favor, even though, you  may not realize it.  Our challenges have been sleep & feeding, for sure!  But the joy I have when I look at you makes all of that go away, you are the most beautiful darling baby I've ever laid eyes on... sure, I'm bias, but really I think you are the most beautiful baby out there.  No one compares.  They never will.  You are 100% perfect.  Your Dad and I surely did make the best baby possible.  I feel so incredibly blessed, I can't express how grateful I am.

Another reason why I decided to write this blog, selfishly, is to go through my thoughts and get them down on paper, I know one day I will want to look back on these days.  The good, bad, ugly & amazing.  I will want to remember all these times.

The first few days of knowing you, CharBear, have been one part amazing, one part HARDEST THING OF MY LIFE!  haha I mean that in the most loving way possible.  I have not cried so much in my entire life, I have not slept so little either.  Its hard freakin work, baby!  I have never done so little but been so busy.  I honestly would not change it for the world, though.  I'm shocked at how great both your dad and I have done... we've really powered through these past 13 days.  I look forward to all the challenges ahead of us, we made it through this transition, I do believe we can make it through all the rest.  This has been quite a challenge and I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us, Dear Charlotte Jean...

A few notes on our first 13 days:

1. You no longer like to sleep in your basinet (as of day 8 or so)
2. You haven't had a poop in almost 2 days - mommy is freaking out haha (day 11 is the last time you pooped)
3. You're pretty stinky these past couple days - lots of toots!
4. I never thought I'd be so comfortable and happy talking about poop
5. You make cute squeaks and grunts all day
6. Tummy time on mommy and daddys chest is one of your most relaxing places to be
7. You are eating for longer periods of time the past couple of days - makes mommy happy
8. Newborn clothes are still too big on you
9. August 18, 2015 - we took you to pediatric urgent care because you hadn't pooped in over 4 days.  The next day you had one ugly poop!  (you were fine, we were just paranoid new parents)  I have never thought about poop so much in my life!
10. You make the cutest squeaks all the time, especially in your sleep.  <3


Born August 9, 2015 - weighing 6lbs 7.5oz - 18.9" long - MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL EVER.