Weekly Pregnancy Photo Book

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One of my goals during the pregnancy was to document the entire process, week by week. I found the idea on another blog and thought it was the perfect mini-projct. Not only would it serve as a great reminder for me about milestones throughout the pregnancy, but I loved the thought of writing the journal entries to Madelyn herself to read when she grows older. Pregnancy was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, but I'm very glad I jotted down an entry for each week (as difficult as that was to remember to do!) I love looking back, reading, and reliving the thoughts and emotions we went through as we went through the experience.

I'm excited to continue with this idea, as I've already begun a new photo book for Madelyn, documenting every month of her first year. Enjoy the book!

Lazy Sunday

     I love Sundays. Especially when Billy has the day off. Madelyn had a particularly good night's sleep last night (let's hope we have a repeat tonight!) This morning, we enjoyed some snuggle time in bed:

Then we had some relaxation in the bouncer:

A bath to get nice and clean:

Then visitation with family:

Then we went for our first walk:

 

I'm loving our new life together as a new family! 

Things we love about Madelyn - Day 9

      Welcoming Madelyn into our family has been a learning experience for us all. It's hard to imagine that our little girl is having to learn how to do everything new for the first time, and we are having to help her through all these changes while learning about her and our new roles as parents at the same time.

     I wanted to make a list of some things we're learning about Madelyn, and things we love about her. (OK - in reality we love EVERYTHING about the little peanut, but here's a short list. OH - and we realize these things are probably things all newborns do, but to us they are special because she does them.)

1. She makes these squeaky little sounds that resemble the sound of a bird.

2. She makes the sweetest little face when she's trying hard not to fall asleep - her eyebrows go up and her mouth opens into a little "o"

3. She keeps her arms up by her face, with her little shoulders scrunched up, where she probably held them throughout the pregnancy.

4. She smacks her little hands so loudly, especially when hungry.

5. She has a quick temper and her face turns beet red...and just look at that furrowed brow!

6. She is very easily consoled once she gets worked up.

7. Her little cheeks and lips are TOOO kissable. You seriously just can't help yourself from eating her up.

8. She is our little cuddle-bug.

9. For the first few days of her life, the ONLY time she went to the bathroom was on the changing table. Hehe.

10. SHE IS OURS.