Here are a couple photos of her birth day. The first one is TT getting a bath, and the next one is the first picture of she and I. Wow. . . I look swollen. . . but she looks beautiful. :)
We had a lot of visitors at the hospital. My Mom got to hold her two grandchildren at one time. She is a very proud grandma. :)
TT's cousin also came and visited. She hung out in TT's isolette, and it was pretty funny when the nurse came in to check her vitals and found this baby in the isolette. I told the nurse this was my gestational diabetes baby. :)
Our first night home with TT, I had a bit of a breakdown and called my Mom crying. My Mom decided to come stay at our house the entire weekend, and it was SO needed. She had TT sleep in her room and only woke me for feedings, and during the day, she cleaned, cleaned, and then CLEANED some more. She did all those cleaning projects that I never got around to. . . such as cleaning the oven, vacuuming stairs, scrubbing behind appliances. Her presence was an amazing gift.
Many hours of the day are spent just staring at our girl. Her every feature amazes us and it's been so fun to get to know her. We are very in love. 
And TT has enjoyed visits from friends and family. Her cousin is so darn cute. She is always so excited to see TT, that sometimes she gets a bit too excited and waves her arms a little too excitedly. TT got hit right in the head, but didn't even flinch. I hope they grow up to be best friends. :)
And I have to mention there have been A LOT of diaper changes. T and I have both been peed on. I guess that means we are officially parents. 
And many night time songs and lullabyes.
Every day, we are learning more and more about parenting. We are very in love with TT, and are trying to find a routine to our days. Unfortunately T had to go back to work, so the last couple days I've been on my own.
I spend my days talking and singing to TT and telling her about the world. I try to nap with her at least once a day, but her other naps are spent trying to keep the house in order. . . which isn't going so well so far. So far, it's been a wonderful and emotional experience.
16 comments:
Love all the pictures! Glad your mom could be there to help you out :).
Aren't moms the greatest! They can just come in and do those things without even being asked! Your mom sounds just like mine:)
Scarlett is adorable and I hope things are going well. Hang in there!
I love all of the pictures. She is so tiny! I can remember Baby Bean being that small, and it doesn't seem like it was that long ago, yet it was.
Scarlet is so beautiful. Aren't they so much fun? A lot of work, but totally worth every minute of it. I am so glad you are both enjoying your new roles.
Give Scarlet an extra smooch for me. XOXO!
such sweet pics of T w/Scarlett! i'm glad your mom came to help! i'm looking forward to my mom coming to help :-)
So sweet - she's beautiful. Big hugs. Still keeping you in my prayers. Hope you're feeling a bit calmer. Thinking of you.
Absoultely beautiful pictures Leah! Little Scarlett definitely has a lot of love surrounding her. Congrats on the 1st addition to your family and I can't wait to hear your family of 4 is here once Khalil arrives home too. Take each day as it comes, "one day at a time." Everything will fall into place, you'll see. Congrats mommy, your little girl is adorable! :)
She is beautiful and I love her name!
She is so precious and beautiful...congratulations again!
She is beyond perfect! She's beautiful and I am so happy that you are holding your miracle :) AND, so happy that your Mother was able to come and stay with you...Mama's are so special.
Praying that you have gotten some rest and are feeling more peaceful, less anxious and not as overwhelmed. Go easy on yourself sweet friend, everythings gonna be alright :)
HUGS
She is just beautiful! I mean gorgeous! I love her beautiful skin! I'm glad she got T's color! She just looks amazing and I've been thinking about y'all so much and sending up little prayers for you adjusting and enjoying every moment and preparing to get Kahlil home too! Sending love!
:) She is so beautiful!! You will get the hang of motherhood in no time!!!!
Love your pictures! I esp like the ones with Taher and Scarlett-he looks so proud and the last pic. You look great! I'm glad your mom could come.
AHHHH, just too precious. What a beautiful baby you have! And believe me, every post-partum woman has had at least a million breakdowns along the way. In fact, I had one just yesterday and my little one is almost 4 months old :) Don't be too hard on yourself.
Grandma's are awesome. I love the grandma visits. Gives my arms much needed rest with holding the twins!
Most of us readers I think are just in love with the pictures of Scarlett. Try and keep em coming! We do understand if you don't blog everyday tho.
I just can't blog as much with the twins. I'm so completely exhausted most days. I try to read and comment tho. :)
Love the pictures! You all look so happy! It's beautiful!
Glad your mom was able to stay and help!!
So glad you shared the pictures. She is absolutely precious!
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