I’ve been so excited to share the happy, wonderful, truly joyful news that our sweet baby girl has arrived! I’ve waited so long to become a mother, and now that our sweet girl is here, Todd and I are both overwhelmed with so much love for this precious gift from God.
Ania Nichelle was born July 13th at 2:43 am. A perfect 8 lbs, 14.9 ounces and 21 inches long. We didn’t have the easiest birth, for her or I, but the important thing is we’re both healthy and doing wonderful after some much needed rest.
She’s a true momma’s girl, loving to cuddle and sleep on my chest and we’ve been enjoying our time together, spending most of our days snuggling and staring at each other. She’s truly precious and my heart overflows with love.
A week or so after she was born, we had my good friend and photographer, Patrice Neil, take some pictures. I will cherish them forever… she’s already changed so much!
We had so much fun posing her for her newborn pictures. She was such a good girl, letting us move her around however we needed to get what we were looking for. Even though her nursery still isn’t done (we didn’t get her dresser delivered until the day she was born thanks to back orders and delays), I still wanted to have pictures taken in her room.
They’re almost more than my heart can handle. Even though she’s over a month old now (how did that happen so fast?), she’s been smiling since she was a few days old. It completely melts Todd and I… it’s so precious. I’m thrilled we were able to capture it during her newborn pictures.
Oh, our sweet Ania… she has our hearts. I’ve said multiple times that I now know exactly how big a mother’s love is… and that I know how much my mother loves me. Your heart truly beats outside of your chest, making it emotional to breathe sometimes. Children are such a precious blessing.
I’ll admit, it was hard work getting her here, but she is worth every second of it.
Now that we’ve had some time together getting to know each other, we’re starting to get into a little bit of a routine. She’s a wonderful sleeper and she loves to eat. Todd has been incredible (no doubts there), and I’ve been soaking up all the sweet baby newness she brings with her. Life is good.
We can’t wait to watch this sweet girl grow… just please slow down! It’s already going so fast!
I’m so happy to see your post today. She is so beautiful Congrats!!!
Congratulations! She is beautiful. Enjoy every minute. I’m sure you’ve been told, “they grow up too fast”.
Thank you for sharing your sweet angel with us all! Congratulations to you, Todd, and your entire families!
Ania is a beautiful baby angel. Sending love and blessings to you all.
Congrats!!! She’s gorgeous. So happy for you!
Congratulations! And hugs–the newborn stage is ROUGH!
I have a 3-year-old myself, and a bunch of our friends/family just had babies, so I can’t resist sharing a few books that changed all of our lives.
—The Happiest Baby on the Block (a sleep guide—do the swaddling and shushing techniques for sure).
–The Wonder Weeks (the schedule for developmental leaps–A MUST HAVE!–get the app, too).
–Baby Led Weaning (skipping purees and moving straight on to “real” food).
Good luck!
Congratulations ~ she is Gorgeous !! So happy for you all : )
Thx for the home tour! you all have been Very busy & it’s looking Awesome. Don’t let the rest overwhelm you. Enjoy your little one.
Congratulations! She’s absolutely precious and so sweet…that smile!!
Congratulations! Ania is so beautiful!
She’s beautiful! Enjoy every moment with her!
What a beautiful. Sweet, and precious child.
Congratulations!!!! She is a beautiful baby!!!!
Love her, AND YOU!
Congratulations! She is beautiful! I love the name 🙂 Wishing you all lots of health and billions of happy memories!
She is a precious miracle. So happy for you!
Congratulations! You have made a beautiful family!
Welcome to the world little one! She is PRECIOUS!!!! Congratulations to all of you! Enjoy this time, they grow up really fast. Truly happy for you all!
Be still my heart! Congratulations to the two of you and so happy for y’all!
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations!
So happy for you and Todd. She is such a beautiful baby. Love that little smile . You make a wonderful family. Enjoy every minute of it. It was great seeing a video from you. Being a parent is the most precious gift there is. Treasure these wonderful days .
Congratulations! She is just beautiful. I was just thinking about you last week & wondered if we would hear from you soon. Enjoy your new family! ❤❤❤
She is a beautiful baby. Congratulations.
She is absolutely gorgeous – a precious little smile! You both are so blessed! Enjoy every single moment with her! Thanks for sharing her with us. 🙂
Congratulations! She’s a keeper, for sure. My kids are 46 & 33 & my heart still just melts when I remember their sweetness. The time passes SO fast.
I’ve been waiting so long for this post!!!
Just beautiful!!!
Your daughter is gorgeous!😍 Motherhood is such a blessed journey and I pray that God will give you wisdom and grace to raise your daughter for him. Sending love💕
The sweetest photos, congratulations on the birth of your beautiful little angel.
Heart meltingly beautiful! Thanks for sharing your precious little Ania’s newborn photo’s with us. I am so relieved that both of you are healthy and thriving. May your family be blessed beyond measure. xxx
So happy for you and Todd! There’s no greater love than the unconditiona love of a mother and father and the love Ania will give you. I have 3 daughters and they still melt my heart with a simple look, a smile, a hug or just the sweet words “I love you”. Enjoy her, she is precious and just perfect! <3
Thank you for sharing your beautiful baby girl with us. She is truly a gift from God! Enjoy every moment with her because unfortunately they grow up too fast. Take lots of pictures so you have a record of every milestone along the way. You are very blessed, enjoy motherhood 💕.
I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering if you’d had the baby and if everything was okay. Thank you for timely post!! She is gorgeous!! I know you are over the moon with her. I got teary eyed reading your post because my two kids are 34 and 22. How I remember when they were this small and how fast time time goes! Soak it all up, lil’ momma.
So very happy for you. You both will make wonderful parents.
That smile!! She’s beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations! I have been waiting to hear about her arrival and how all three of your are doing; and sounds like, all is good.
Congratulations, she is a wonderful gift from God. Enjoy every minute you can, they grow up so fast.
Congratulations! She is a doll!
How awesome!!!! Just now seeing this post!!! Congratulations!!!! The pics are perfect… That smile !!!!!