She's Here!

Well, it's been almost 2 weeks since Miss Emerson Rose arrived, and she sure has changed our lives already! Around 1:45 on July 18, she was born via c-section. She checked in at 7 lb 9 oz and 19 1/2 inches long with what appears to be auburn hair. Yes, what are the chances that I could end up with another red head??? Bryson's hair was unmistakably orange when he was born; hers is dark, but it definitely has a red cast to it. I have to admit that I was filled with a lot of anxiety as I lay on the operating table that I did not expect to feel. I just was praying every second that she was going to be normal birth weight and healthy! The fact that she is absolutely beautiful (I may be a little biased, but seriously, she is.) is just a bonus!

See I told you so!


We're all adjusting to having an extra person around. The biggest challenge has been my restrictions from surgery, which include not lifting over 15 lbs. Avery is 34 lbs dead weight, and I've had a hard time sticking to the rules. But I know it's in all of our best interest. He is still a baby in many ways and wants to be held and cuddled too. Phillip has been great in taking over with him when he's home, and my mom has been in and out this week as well. Bryson loves Emerson of course, and he wants to hold her all the time. She was crying while I was in the bath the other day, and Bryson started singing to her and gave her a pacifier. He said, "Mom, I just gave her her sucky thing, and she quit crying!" Avery just stares at her and smiles like, "What in the world is that thing?"

I'm having a ball dressing her up. Phillip says it must be some form of child abuse the way I have dressed her and put hairbows on her head. It's just so much FUN! And this third time around, I think I'm enjoying the newborn stage so much more than I did before. I know that it won't be long until she'll be growing like a weed, and I'll be wishing that time would just slow down. So, I'm giving her lots of kisses and spending a little extra time rocking her. I'm not so worried about spoiling her or sleepless nights. I know that this too will pass!


But of course, as a mommy of 3 now, I'm busier. More mouths to feed, more messes to clean, more laundry to wash, more baths to give...etc. That's okay too. Even when things are really chaotic, I have to admit that I've been blessed with a beautiful family. For that I'm incredibly thankful!

~Love to all,
Bryson, Avery, AND, Emerson's mommy