We came home from the hospital yesterday and life with my Weebie is just grand! My Mom is here helping all week and I honestly do not know what I would do without her. She has been a complete life saver in every way possible - from preparing feasts, cleaning every spot in the house, helping ease my roller coaster emotions and loving on her little grandson. I don't know what I would do without her!
Levi is absolutely amazing. He just stares into my eyes and I just lose it every time. I can't believe that he is mine!! He is the sweetest, most loving baby and I am in constant amazement of him. I love him so, so, so, so much. I knew that I loved him, but I just had no idea HOW MUCH.
We went to the Doctor today for his first check up and he is a little bit jaundice, so they sent a home health nurse out tonight to give us a light for him to sleep under. They think he will be fine by morning and will only need one night of it, but it is absolutely killing me. He looks SO SAD in that little light contraption with his little eye mask on. Poor baby. He loves it, though. He has not made a peep since we put him in. It is hilarious....but that does not mean that I didn't run out of the room bawling when they put him in there.
I just wanted to give a quick update on our little family and will update as soon as I can about labor/delivery and that whole shebang. Just wanted you to know we are all healthy and happy, and of course, wanted to show you a few pictures from yesterday.
A swollen, tired and unbelievably happy Mommy. :)
See his poor little head? Oh, it's so sad. This was part of delivery - the stupid suction device bruised him BAD. :(
He melts my heart.
He is precious - those little lips in the last picture melt my heart! Glad you and little Levi made it home safely :)
ReplyDeleteHe is so perfect! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHe is so precious!! He is just adorable. You are right there is no way to prepare yourself for the love you have for your child! It is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you are doing amazing! Remember to take it easy on yourself. Moms are great to have around at first, that is great your mom is there with you!
whitney , he is just beautiful!!! I'm so glad everything went well! keep the pics coming!
ReplyDeleteohmygoodness! He is presh! Congrats!! :) LOVE the car seat! :)
ReplyDeleteI {love} the close up of him! I loved being able to see him so close down to the perfect nose bumps!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
he is perfect!
ReplyDeleteso glad you're doing well
yay for great mom's and sweet husbads!
xoxo
Before I said I thought he looked like you, but now I see so much of Husby in him. That's pretty normal though, for newborns to look like their fathers. Something about primitave man and the better chance of the father sticking around if the baby looked like him as proof it was his...
ReplyDeletecongrats for your baby! he is finally here :D
ReplyDeletewhat a precious sight!
oh that chin and those big little cheeks. Just remember (as I learned the hard way) to help with the jaundice, nurse him often...at least every two hours round the clock. (I actually set the alarm at night with my 2nd babe) And you can pull the rocking chair up close to those billi-lights while you nurse and hold him. Sunny windows are very helpful too!
ReplyDeleteI just think he is so beautiful! and I bet your husby is also on top of the world. Hope his boards went well!
I'm so happy for you, Whitney! Also, you look beautiful. I had no doubt that you'd still prettify yourself in the days immediately following delivery :) Has his bruising gone down at all? Poor guy. He is truly gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHe is PRECIOUS!....absolutely beautiful! I am so happy for you and Husby! My baby boy is 11 months old today....time flies way too fast...soak in every moment!
ReplyDeleteHe is so beautiful. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteoh, whitney! he is SO SO cute! i'm thrilled for you!
ReplyDeleteWhitney Dawn! That is the sweetest little Levi that I've ever seen! His puffy cheeks, pouty mouth, and perfect little round head (I don't see any bumps or bruises) make me just wanna pick him up and cuddle him for hours. What a precious family!
ReplyDeletehe is so precious! congrats to you and your family. we are praying for a smooth transition from pregnancy to family. you will do wonderfully, i am sure! :)
ReplyDeleteaww what a little angel! congrats!
ReplyDeleteHe's so precious!! So glad ya'll are home!
ReplyDeleteLove those chubby little cheeks!!! Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! He's the most precious thing. I'm so happy for you Whitney!
ReplyDeleteHe's absolutely perfect!!! What a precious baby boy. And what a blessing to have your mom there helping you with everything. Enjoy your son, get some rest and joy in the newness of being a mommy. Congrats again! (o:
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your mom is there, because it gives you time to give us a quick update! I want tons and tons of pictures of this sweet baby! I'm so disappointed--not one pic of you in a spaghetti strap shirt yet. haha!
ReplyDeleteHe is an angel, congrats.
ReplyDeletethose cheeks are irresistible. i just want to smooch on them! glad you guys are home!
ReplyDeleteHe is such a beautiful baby!! Congrats again! Glad both mommy and baby are happy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet, I love his manly cheetah print outfit!
ReplyDeleteI loved having my mom stay after my son arrived, she was also a lifesaver :)
oh my goodness, little levi is one of the most beautiful, cutest babies i've ever seen. he is absolutely precious! what a blessed family you are. i'm so glad you are all doing well, and look forward to hearing about the labor and delivery!
ReplyDeleteOH HE IS THE MOST ADORABLE NEWBORN EVER!!! I wish I could babysit! he he! I love his leopard print outfit! SO cute! You rock that leopard print little Levi!
ReplyDeleteHe is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing some photos of your homecoming.
ReplyDeleteOh my! He is absolutely adorable!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats!!
He is absolutely adorable!!! I just love those chubby little cheeks!! So glad your mom is there to help you!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful-and you look so happy!!! I am happy for you all!
ReplyDeleteOh I am done for! Levi is the most precious thing ever. Congrats Whitney. Can't wait to see and hear more about him and his grand entrance.
ReplyDeleteSo glad everyone is doing well. Mothers are lifesavers.
He melts my heart too! He's precious Whitney - he's so plump and perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteOh he is just precious. So sweet. He's a good mix of you and husby!
ReplyDeleteOh, it makes me want to do it all over again. Burn this time into your mind forever...it passes all to quickly.
Oh Whitney ~ he's absolutely perfect. Those cheeks...and those little pouty lips...makes me just want to snuggle with him!
ReplyDeleteGlad you mom is there to help you out!!!
Congratulations again!
Hugz,
Michele
Gorgeous! You look good! Congrats again! And thank God for moms who come and help!
ReplyDeleteLook at those lips! He's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBlue leopard print onsie? That's a first.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry too much about the light that's used to treat jaundice-at least it's not anything worse. :)
My twin brother came home on oxygen. We could BOTH be covered up with ONE wash cloth. That's how small we were.
He is just perfect!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's perfect! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteHe's precious and perfect. congrats congrats congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah for mom's who rock...and Glamma definately does! He is so insanely handsome Whitney Dawn!!! I love you guys!! Hugs to all in your house! And sweet kisses for Levi!
ReplyDeleteOh, congratulations! He is a very handsome little lad :)
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely adorable! Congratulations! I can't wait to hear all about it! What a doll!
ReplyDeleteWhitney, he is absolutely precious!! I am so very happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteOh he is wonderful!! Makes me wish October was here so I could hold my little one!
ReplyDeleteI love the car seat, I'm now going online shopping to find a seat that cute and cheerful!
He is the cutest little thing ever!! You are a great mom, that is very evident in reading your last two posts!! Congratulations on your little miracle!!
ReplyDeleteOh he is precious!! I am so happy you are all home and happy and healthy. Hope the jaundice goes away soon and that you are getting enough rest. Praise God for a mama who is helping you out :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've been reading your blog for months, but have never commented. I wish you and Darin the very best with little Levi!
ReplyDeleteLevi is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Oh, how precious he is. And you look great! Congratulations, Mommy! :)
ReplyDeleteHe is BEAUTIFUL!! Love the photos! Congratualtions :)
ReplyDeleteHe is such a beautiful baby! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! He is the picture of perfection. I'm so happy for you both, bless your new little family!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Lulu
cutest baby i've seen since mine in december! The pics are FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteAnd you look wonderful!
Glad you guys made it home safe and sound. And three cheers for moms who will swoop in to help out!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's darling and I'm so sorry about his poor head. Glad all is well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful miracle! He is blessed to have you as his mom! Congrats Whitney, may God sustain you and give you wisdom for each day as you raise your precious boy.
ReplyDeleteWhitney he is BEAUTIFUL!!! I mean really! i am so glad you are home and have your mom there to help :)
ReplyDeleteOh Whitney, he is so adorable. You look beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is adorable : )
ReplyDeleteoh i love him too:) he is such a blessing from above!! U look wonderful !! Keeping u and your precious family in my thoughts and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteAww, welcome to full-fledged motherhood! Levi is beautiful and looks like both of you. It's been a joy to follow your journey, pray for the health and safety of your son during the pregnancy, and to finally "meet" him.
ReplyDeleteHang in there through that roller coaster of emotions...it WILL subside some time. ;o)
Ooooh I wanna just squeeze those cheeks!
ReplyDeleteLook how gorgeous he is!!!! And you look amazing Mom!!
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely precious! I am so glad y'all are home and doing well! Congratulations again! What a blessing!!!
ReplyDeleteoh he is absolutely gorgeous and sooo cute!!! i'm so glad your mom is there to help out around the house and love on sweet levi, you look and it sounds like you're doing great! a big congrats mama and daddy!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely precious! Oh I wish I had a wee one to hold.
ReplyDeleteWow, he is SO beautiful! All newborns are precious, but they're not all cute...Levi is absolutely adorable!! I'm so glad he got here safely!
ReplyDeleteHe is soooo cute and so loveable.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Levi is just perfect:)
ReplyDeleteHe is just TOO darling!!
ReplyDeleteHe is soooo precious! And perfect. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Little Levi, is more precious than imaginable. Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteYou're finally home and you can begin living your DREAM!!!
ReplyDeletei haven't been online in awhile and while I'm gone, you have a BABY!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is sooooooooo beautiful! you are so blessed.
**by the way, i have made the Mexican Chicken a total of 8 times now** It's a hit at our house :)
Enjoy your husby and baby Levi !
Levi is beautiful! Enjoy :).
ReplyDeleteA good friend of mine told me that tears come with breast milk. :) She was right--I cried that whole first week and I couldn't really pin-point why. I knew I was happy and sometimes stressed and such, but it seemed like the tears would just show up when they wanted! Enjoy this first week!! Welcome home, little Levi!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little baby doll!! Congrats, and enjoy every minute!!
ReplyDeleteHe is very beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHis bruised head is so sad! And babies under the lamps make me so sad-- but if he is happy then that's good!
Still can't wait for the story :)
He is so adorable! I am so happy for you all.. he's here!!! Now it's time to change your blogggg name! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful - congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is the sweetest little thing..Copngrats again girl! :)
ReplyDeleteWhitney he is beautiful!!! Congrats Mommy!!! XOXO
ReplyDeletehe is so sweet
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Levi is a beautiful baby. Hope you're getting some rest and taking care of yourself too!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! I was just checking in with you because it had been so long since I had...
ReplyDeleteI can't beleive the page rolled up and there is your beautiful babe!! Boy, that sure went by FAST!
Congratulations! He is just perfect and you look radiant as always.
Husby looks like a very proud pappa.
So glad you were able to see Jerry!
Levi's room is simply adorable too. Love the alphabet shelf.
Enjoy your new addition and let people papmer you~
Hugs!
You are a rockstar for the whole semi-natural thing! Levi is so handsome and perfect. btw... I got a blog! Yay! ~Kathryn Cope
ReplyDeleteOH.MY.GOODNESS. He is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to you and your little family.
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