You were born at 12:24pm on a Wednesday afternoon. After being in labor for 26 hours, they decided to intervene and give me a c-section. Even in my drug induced haze, your cry was so crystal clear. It rang through the room. It was the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Your father told me you were a girl. I cried, and I kissed you once before I fell asleep.
That's been the greatest day of my life so far.
It's been 6 weeks now. In becoming a parent, my life has certainly changed. But what has surprised me is how natural and comfortable it has been. I'm not saying there hasn't been stressful moments (our breastfeeding journey has been a bumpy road), but it just seems that you've always been here. I knew all along, and yet I didn't. Looking into your eyes for the first time, I realized I was looking into the familiar eyes of somebody I've loved all my life.
The most amazing thing in the world is to see the product of two hearts and two souls combined into one. No matter what the future may bring, always know that you were conceived in honest, true love.
Your Daddy adores you.
I am both inspired and terrified by you.
There's so much for you here in this world. There's so much you're going to do and see and feel. Every ounce of joy and pain is phenomenal.
My beautiful Lily... in just 6 short weeks, you've taught me so much.
