naya ann
so much to type!
but the basic facts are ~
naya ann pearson came into this world at 3:34 a.m. on wed. april 1st ~ no foolin' i joked and joked about her being a 'little shit' in utero all along (which she was) and the karma in that story is that as soon as i, yes I, grabbed her and lifted her onto my belly, she pooped all over me. take that, mom!
i did the entire thing naturally. no drugs, no epidural, not even a tylenol. 100% au naturale ~ don't ask me how. and the result was a labor that i was fully present and physically able to attack as i channeled my inner cave woman as well as naya coming out so completely awake and alert and immediately working her way up to breastfeed on her own. it was the most empowering and amazing moment of my life. david's too. he was so overjoyed that he sobbed uncontrollably as he got to be the one to announce 'it's a GIRL!'. i wasn't sure where to direct my attention ~ to my beautiful new daughter on my chest or to my sweet husband who was overwhelmed with relief, joy and pride. i am getting choked up again just typing about it. truly priceless.
auntie bear, auntie mich and auntie kat were all present for the blessed event, supporting and cheering me on when i truly ~ TRULY ~ started to give up on myself. like i said, my mouth started saying 'i can't anymore! i can't!' it was time to start pushing but my body proved that i most certainly COULD. it is still so incredibly surreal to me.
more details to follow on how the events of the day went ~ too much to only give a snippet. i want to do it justice!
but she weighed in at 7 pounds 3 oz and 20 1/8 inches long. she has a head FULL of hair, daddy's nose and gramma barb's chin. jury is still out on who's lips.
she is so completely awesome and very 'chill'. totally daddy's disposition which is quite the contrast from mommy's personality in utero ~ dancin', kickin' and never slowing down!
she already has quite the collection of expressions and coos and whimpers that just keep us captivated for hours.
*they* say that it's the most amazing kind of love you'll ever experience and *they* are right. david and i are both still in disbelief that we have a DAUGHTER and that she is perfect and that just by eating, sleeping and pooping she has stolen our hearts. i have always been a sucker for babies. i am madly in love with all of my nieces and nephews both immediate family and honorary alike, as i have watched most of them grow, literally, from the moment they were born. but there's just no way to put into words what it feels like to bring a life into this world and love it like you've never loved anything in your entire life.
and can i just tell you that i never thought i could love my husband more? sweet naya has got him wrapped around her little finger, like i knew she would, and i have never been more attracted to or appreciative of the man i married. not only is he being a wonderful daddy ~ on diaper and 4am cuddle duty ~ but he has been an incredible husband, taking care of EVERYTHING around the house, feeding me and making sure that i know i'm just as loved as the peanut.
i've said it before and i'll say it again. I. AM. SO. BLESSED.
but the basic facts are ~
naya ann pearson came into this world at 3:34 a.m. on wed. april 1st ~ no foolin' i joked and joked about her being a 'little shit' in utero all along (which she was) and the karma in that story is that as soon as i, yes I, grabbed her and lifted her onto my belly, she pooped all over me. take that, mom!
i did the entire thing naturally. no drugs, no epidural, not even a tylenol. 100% au naturale ~ don't ask me how. and the result was a labor that i was fully present and physically able to attack as i channeled my inner cave woman as well as naya coming out so completely awake and alert and immediately working her way up to breastfeed on her own. it was the most empowering and amazing moment of my life. david's too. he was so overjoyed that he sobbed uncontrollably as he got to be the one to announce 'it's a GIRL!'. i wasn't sure where to direct my attention ~ to my beautiful new daughter on my chest or to my sweet husband who was overwhelmed with relief, joy and pride. i am getting choked up again just typing about it. truly priceless.
auntie bear, auntie mich and auntie kat were all present for the blessed event, supporting and cheering me on when i truly ~ TRULY ~ started to give up on myself. like i said, my mouth started saying 'i can't anymore! i can't!' it was time to start pushing but my body proved that i most certainly COULD. it is still so incredibly surreal to me.
more details to follow on how the events of the day went ~ too much to only give a snippet. i want to do it justice!
but she weighed in at 7 pounds 3 oz and 20 1/8 inches long. she has a head FULL of hair, daddy's nose and gramma barb's chin. jury is still out on who's lips.
she is so completely awesome and very 'chill'. totally daddy's disposition which is quite the contrast from mommy's personality in utero ~ dancin', kickin' and never slowing down!
she already has quite the collection of expressions and coos and whimpers that just keep us captivated for hours.
*they* say that it's the most amazing kind of love you'll ever experience and *they* are right. david and i are both still in disbelief that we have a DAUGHTER and that she is perfect and that just by eating, sleeping and pooping she has stolen our hearts. i have always been a sucker for babies. i am madly in love with all of my nieces and nephews both immediate family and honorary alike, as i have watched most of them grow, literally, from the moment they were born. but there's just no way to put into words what it feels like to bring a life into this world and love it like you've never loved anything in your entire life.
and can i just tell you that i never thought i could love my husband more? sweet naya has got him wrapped around her little finger, like i knew she would, and i have never been more attracted to or appreciative of the man i married. not only is he being a wonderful daddy ~ on diaper and 4am cuddle duty ~ but he has been an incredible husband, taking care of EVERYTHING around the house, feeding me and making sure that i know i'm just as loved as the peanut.
i've said it before and i'll say it again. I. AM. SO. BLESSED.