A little glimpse at the last 8 days

My sweet baby is 8 days old today. It seems these days have gone so quickly, but I have enjoyed them so very much.

Carly's birth was so incredibly different than the others I've experienced. The moment they laid her on my chest every ounce of fear, anxiety, worry, miserableness I had, disappeared. Immediately bonding with her was so comforting. Not ever have experienced that before, it was so incredible. We got to do skin to skin as soon as I wanted, I tried to nurse her as soon as I could, but she wasn't interested at that very moment. That was ok, she was soon enough!

She was born Monday morning and we went home Tuesday afternoon. The girls came to meet her Monday right after she was born, but Mackenzie was still sick with the stomach flu, so I didn't get to see them again for a few days. My mom kept the girls until Friday morning.

Those days alone with Carly were amazing. I don't think I can really explain how much I enjoyed them. Her birth and the following days alone to bond with her were soothing to my soul. The whole experience was very healing for me. To have an uncomplicated pregnancy this time, and getting to hold my baby instantly, as well as take her home with me the next day, was such a blessing.

I had no idea the amount of overwhelming joy and peace having Carly would bring me. Birthing and caring for one infant at a time is completely different than two!

I am so very blessed to have her finally here. Her big sisters love her so much. It has been quite an adjustment, and still is. Having two 4 year olds isn't an easy thing to do in the first place. They are at a stage where they would rather not listen and obey all the time, they are fighting/bickering a lot more, showing their independence, and my strong willed child is becoming more and more obvious everyday. That's a whole different post in itself though. I wish I could say its just from having the baby here, but its not. This is nothing new.

All in all, things are pretty great! I cannot get enough of these baby snuggles, and coos. Oh my heart is so happy!! Carly is very easy going. She crys when she's hungry, that's about it. She's definitely like her sisters there...don't get in the way of their food!

I'm so thankful for her. She is such a blessing already. I don't want to rush a thing. I know how quickly the time passes. Next thing I know, she will be 4!
Thank you Jesus for this precious gift!!

Here are a few phone pics from the past week...