Relaxing Doesn't Make Babies

Pictures!

May 24, 2010 — 10:55 am

I’m still figuring out what the heck I’m doing with pics long-term – I might create a gallery or something online so family can see them all. But in any case, I got the weekend’s pics edited so here are some of them!

Just after her birth, after we were cleaned up.

Hands up! (She sleeps like this all the time now.)

Crying after everyone left and I got to just hold her for a little while and it hit me for a little bit that she was mine!

Okay, wiped the tears up and smiled for daddy.

Daddy with his little girl!

Sleeping on mama.

Going home!!

52 responses to “Pictures!”

  1. Secret D says:

    Wow! Congratulations! She is absolutely gorgeous, I am so happy for you.

  2. Jenny says:

    Oh my gosh! She is absolutely adorable!

    I am so so happy for you.

  3. Erika P says:

    She is so beautiful! Austin slept with arms up like that too, which evolved into hands behind his head and elbows out to the sides, which he still does now at 3 and a half. I love the pursed lips in the last photo. And her toes! And her expression when she is sleeping on you. Enjoy that skin to skin.

  4. kristi says:

    Congratulations so cute!

  5. Nicole says:

    She is beautiful and perfect in every way! Congratulations : )

  6. Nina says:

    She is perfect! xxx

  7. Gina says:

    That 3rd picture made me cry…oh she´s so beautiful!!! <3

  8. mlwindc says:

    She is beautiful — I am so happy for you and your family!

  9. N says:

    Absolutely gorgeous, all three of you. :D

  10. Karaleen says:

    She is so very beautiful! congratulations! You are a mighty super woman for that delivery! So glad you are finally enjoying your life at home with your new baby.
    kd

  11. Jacquie says:

    Those feet, how I love baby feet.
    Congrats once again, she is darling!!

  12. Kate says:

    Sweet, sweet girl. Congrats Nat and Den!

  13. Sandy says:

    You look so beautiful, Nat. I’m so happy for you and Den.

  14. Sara says:

    i, along with many others i am sure, have been waiting and reading for so long for a post like this. i can honestly say that i cried tears of joy for you and your family. congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. you are an absolutely radiant mother. :)

    hugs!

  15. michele says:

    Beautiful pictures! I am so happy for you both. Your little girl is gorgeous.

  16. Mrs F says:

    Oh my goodness, you just can’t beat that newborn baby goodness. She looks so beautiful, and you two so happy and proud. I miss that skin-to-skin contact … and hurrah for your milk being in! I love the pursed little lips!

  17. Nic says:

    She is so beautiful! Many congratulations!
    X

  18. Lyanna says:

    Honestly, that happy smile on Den’s face made me bawl. I’ve got the feeling Arno is getting tired of me holding up the laptop and going “look! look! aaawww! *cry* ” :D

    She’s absolutely perfect!

  19. Ali says:

    she’s a cute, ya’ll look great and happy!

  20. Janet says:

    OMG – I am SOOOO happy for you!! She’s beautiful and you and Den look sooooo happy!!!

  21. Sarah Lynn says:

    Exciting! So happy for you both!

  22. serenity says:

    I don’t know why, but the last picture. Oh those little feet are SO FRICKING CUTE.

    So thrilled for you.

    xxx

  23. Michelle (Radishwife) says:

    She is so cute. I love the last one of her toes!

  24. Drew's Mom says:

    Nat, I’m one of Kel’s friends, and rarely comment. But I just had to say that I am so, so, so happy for you! The picture of you crying brought a little tear to my eye, and I’ve never even met you!

    I know you’re enjoying and savoring every little moment! Drew’s Mom

  25. Erin says:

    She is perfect. You all look so happy!

  26. WaterBishop says:

    Congrats Nat! Beautiful. :)

  27. Schae says:

    i am so happy for you!! i yelled out to my husband, “Nat’s had her baby!” – lol, he looked at me like a crazy person. I’m genuinely HAPPY for you!
    Congrats! Kate is just absolutely beautiful!

  28. I loved the photo of her and Daddy. Get ready cause she is looking like a “Daddy’s Girl” ALREADY! BOTH of mine are! I also LOVE the going home shot of her!
    LOVE,LOVE,LOVE those YUMMY toes!!!

  29. Sarah A. says:

    I’ve been reading a long time but haven’t commented, so I’m officially delurking to say BIG CONGRATS. She’s beautiful. The skin to skin is the best. Enjoy enjoy!

  30. Jess says:

    Those are awesome pics! And I swear, Den’s beaming has taken 20 years off of him. :look

  31. Helen says:

    She looks like Den….but she looks like you too!!!! She is a beauty! Glad to hear you are home…now the real fun (and sleepless nights) begins!!! Enjoy!

  32. Erica says:

    She is just so cute! What little cheeks!! Enjoy every minute …

  33. Brittanie says:

    I love that picture of her with Den. You can see it in his eyes, that joy. I think what the daddies go through kind of gets glossed over. It must be such a relief to them, since, like you said in a previous post, they don’t get that connection and assurance we get of feeling the movements and such.

    I am so happy for you. You two have been through so much, and I can’t think of anyone who deserves this more. (hugs)

  34. Cynthia says:

    she is gorgeous…and i am so so so so happy for both of you(even though i don’t know you) As i’ve said before, i cant imagine your journey to have her and everything you have gone through but seeing you both so happy to finally have your baby is amazing…

  35. raychel says:

    She us such a pretty baby! And the joy of you and den just radiates out of these pictures. I don’t even have anymore words lol I keep trying to think of the right ones that express my joy for you and apparently they have not been invented yet lol

  36. Lyrehca says:

    You all look great! Congrats again.

  37. Emerald Rose says:

    I’m crying tears of joy for you both. Congratulations from all of us here. Just admire what you’ve both made *HUGS*

  38. Amber Nicole says:

    Kate is so beautiful, Natalie! You both look so happy!!

  39. Heather says:

    Congratulations! She is so beautiful and you all deserve all the happiness in the world with her!

  40. Elizabeth says:

    Such radiant happiness! Brings tears of joy to my eyes

  41. Julie says:

    She is just sooooo precious. You two must be over the moon….

    • d'RC says:

      Delurking to say that I am just so happy for you! I’ve followed your blog for over a year and am sitting here crying tears of joy for you and Den. Congratulations! Kate is gorgeous!

  42. bridget says:

    I am so happy for you. She is beautiful and you all look very happy

  43. Barb says:

    gorgeous!!!!!

  44. Bela says:

    I can’t tell you how happy I am for you… Enjoy every second, you and your husband so, so deserve it!

  45. Kari says:

    Amazing pictures. You and Den look like you’re over the moon!

  46. Kristen says:

    She is gorgeous and her parents are just glowing. I love the one of her asleep on your chest. Congratulations again and thanks for sharing photos!

  47. JuliaKB says:

    She is gorgeous! Congratulations!
    So-so happy for you.

  48. claire says:

    Lovely little lady!!!

  49. ohhhh my word! she is breathtakingly beautiful! A huge huge CONGRATS to you. I know you’ll enjoy and treasure every single moment. I’m really THRILLED for you!!!!!!

  50. Love her in the touchdown pose. I’m so very happy that she’s yours and here finally with you and Den.

    Many congrats again and keep sharing her with us :)