Welcome Sweet Little Amelia

 

Welcome to the world, my sweet, little Amelia Marie! She arrived on Wednesday, January 25th at a healthy 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 18-1/2" long. 

A headful of dark hair, nestled into her mama doing skin-to-skin, is how I met her and fell in love. 

I will always say, King Solomon said it best, "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged." They certainly are! 

Brooke did fantastic and Alex is a rockstar tending to both Brookie and Amelia. 

Her warm little body wrapped in soft blankets, her sweet baby scent, her little stretches, smiles, and baby noises are a joy to watch! I've enjoyed hours of snuggle time with her and kissing her little face softly. 

Brooke is healing after a c-section and Alex has stepped up in all capacities, we are grateful he is home with her for a few weeks. They are equipped and well-prepared for her arrival and her bedroom is so beautiful. Alex has never held a tiny baby. You'd never know! We love him and appreciate him so much for all he is to Brooke and now Amelia. 

Unexpected moments for me... Brooke was anxious and nervous inside at the hospital leading up to the c-section, but she displayed grace, class, calm, and politeness to everyone. I enjoyed her look of peacefulness with her baby in her arms and her graciousness sharing her little one as family couldn't wait to come in and meet her.

Mariah meeting Amelia was beautiful. She was breathless and emotional, waiting for this moment she dreamed of since middle school. I was grateful to be present, video-capture the moment and spend time with the three of us together + Amelia laughing and talking.

My heart burst in love when we FaceTimed Sofia, Rowan, and Claire from the hospital room as Mariah introduced them to Amelia. They were quiet as if they were in the room and didn't want to scare here. Looking at her quietly for several minutes, little Rowan leaned over and kissed the phone. My grandbabies seeing each other the first time was so precious. 

So much love and so many prayers, we are blessed Amelia is here. 

Excellent job, Brooke & Alex! We are so proud of you both!

The Wait...

This is Brooke, over one month ago. Add several inches, and you have my daughter who has tried pretty much every trick to induce labor... and still waiting. 

We all are. 

Me, I've been attached to my phone for a month now. Good morning calls hoping to hear she is contracting and ready for this grandmomma to meet them at the hospital. I thought about calling her and letting her know I was going out of town this weekend. We all know if I were to be out of town, she would most definitely go in labor. Perhaps the thought of it all would do something? No need to add stress to an already worn out Brookie. So, the wait continues. 

Did I share both our Brooke's are pregnant? Brooke & Alex due any day now, Brooke & Josh due August 13th. 

It's a quiet, winter January Sunday + little David + a pretty snowfall + no need to leave the comforts of home. It's a perfect day to stay in comfy clothes, make healthy meals, snuggle under a blanket watching our shows with a fire in the fireplace, and play with our new Occulus. 

I believe many of our neighbors are staying in, no tire tracks in driveways. It's so pretty looking out all the windows. My husband just brought me a piece of chocolate protein pie he made this morning with a dollop of whip cream on top. I hit the jackpot with a husband who enjoys cooking for entertainment!!! 

We are intermittent fasting and what we eat the hours we can makes everything actually taste so much better. I am 17 hours on with a 7-hour window to eat. Breaking the fast with a chocolate bone broth protein, collagen, walnuts, chia & flaxseed protein shake, then a light healthy lunch, and a good dinner. He goes 18 hours. 

We are always doing and trying new things. It certainly keeps things fun.

Now, if this sweet granddaughter of mine is just about ready... my grandma instincts to witness her arrival, and to see, hold, smell, kiss, and snuggle her is powerful.