Here are some new pics to catch you up Charlotte's first weeks. It goes without saying that we were thrilled BEYOND words to be present at her birth and to be able to bring her home from the hospital. We felt (and still feel) an enormous amount of gratitude towards our birthmother and towards the heavens for Charlotte.
She has been a very quiet and calm baby from the start (more gratitude), which calmed and comforted us as we began to realize that we were solely responsible for this little being. After only 30 hours or so, we left the hospital and went straight to Grammy the Great's home (my grandma). She was also thrilled beyond words! After a brief photoshoot, a nap, and a bottle, James and I made the four hour drive back home with Charlotte. I of course, had to sit in the back seat and make sure she was breathing. At one point, I realized she was cold and called my friend Mindy to ask what I should do. She said that I should put a blanket on her. :)
Again we were blessed with no traffic and we arrived home safe and sound. James spent the next few days at home with Charlotte and I and we were initiated into the new and clueless parent club. I don't think we did so bad though! Her first few days were typical: sleep, eat every two hours, potty, and occasionally she opened her eyes. We had many visitors those first few days, and to those of you who brought presents, food, and good company, THANK YOU. We were so happy to show off our little miracle! Many of you also helped answer stupid new parent questions, and again THANK YOU.
On a personal note, I want to mention how well James adapted to the role of Dad. The night following her birth, he stayed in the hospital's nursery with baby Charlotte all by himself (and the nurse!) while I rested at Grandma's. On the night we brought her home, he slept on the floor of her room wrapped in a sheet, just to make sure he could hear her if she cried. And since then he has been there to feed, bathe, and comfort Charlotte when she needs it. Awwww....so sweet.
We were able to leave the hospital after only a day and we headed straight to Grammy the Great's home to visit. I don't know who is happier.
Snug as a bug.
Back home, Daddy gives Charlotte one of her first baths.
A few days later, Charlotte gets another bath and is ready for her close up. (Never mind the nightgown--it was my basic attire for about a month.)
Our good friend Mindy has come to meet Charlotte--only five days old. And, of course later she needs a another nap.
Doing what newborns do--enjoying a passie and looking at "things."
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