They handed me my baby girl, and she was absolutely perfect. I couldn't believe this little angel came from me. I looked at Greg and just started crying. I looked at my mom and told her thank you for helping me through the toughest parts of labor and thanked her for telling me to keep going when I felt like I couldn't anymore. And then I looked back to my baby girl and said welcome to the world my sweet Amelia.
The next couple of days were kind of a blur, with lots of visitors, and lots of nurses. All Greg and I could think about was this beautiful baby that was now ours. Mia was officially the center of attention as her grandmas and grandpas, and aunts and uncles came to visit, along with our closet friends. We were having so much fun showing her off.
Saturday came around and it was time to go home. We thought it would never happen. On our way home Greg drove 50 mph on the freeway, and we talked about how she was officially ours, and how we were scared to death to do this by ourselves. But we also talked about how excited we were.
The next couple of days were full of lessons, from Greg learning that if you don't have a new diaper ready when you take the old one off she will pee or poop, to me learning that I need to relax. Sunday night was really hard because Mia was doing this funny breathing thing, and of course as a new mom I was totally freaked out. I wanted to take her to the doctor NOW, and Greg had to assure me that she would be fine, and that there was nothing to worry about. Of course that didn't help, and I didn't sleep the whole night. We went to the pediatrician the next day for Mia's first checkup. She asked if I had any questions or concerns, and so I told her about the breathing thing. She looked at me and smiled and I knew everything was OK. She said it was totally normal. That was when I knew I needed to calm down.
Since those first couple of days, I have learned so much. I have learned to take things in stride, and that I can't possibly worry about every little thing. But there is someone who will take those worries for me, and take care of everything. HE has perfect control.
We have been through 7 wonderful weeks with our little one. Her first Thanksgiving was awesome, and we enjoyed hanging out with our family. We just celebrated her first Christmas, and it was so amazing. We couldn't be with our family because I have been sick so we couldn't travel, but it was still so amazing. We had a very relaxing day with our beautiful baby girl, and thought about Christmas, and wished Jesus a happy birthday, and our hearts were full. Don't get me wrong, we missed our family, but we loved our little family Christmas.
As I think back on the last 7 weeks, I can't believe how unbelievably happy we are. Just writing this blog I can't help but cry tears of joy for our wonderful gift. And when I look back I can't figure out what all the fuss was about. Yes I'm tired, Yes Greg and I have had to make adjustments, and Yes my body looks a little different than it did before. But none of that matters. None of that even makes a dent in the amazing happiness and joy we feel with our little girl!
I hope everyone has had an amazing year, and an amazing Christmas. I am so excited to see what this next year has to bring!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love Greg, Trina, and Amelia
