I am enamoured.
I really don't have words right now to express myself beyond that one sentence and a couple of Jane Austen quotes. But I'll do my best to blurt something out.
I went into labour a week ago and had this darling baby placed in my arms just after 2:30 am on Friday, June 27th. She is perfect and the labour and delivery was an awesome experience. I feel quite sheepish sharing more than that about her birth, but if you're dying to know more, just ask.
Her name is Sheriff July Ruiz. I understand if it takes a while to grow on you. I've already had some funny faces pulled at me while introducing her. But I've also had quite a few people tell me how much they love it. As for Jon and myself, we love her and we love her name.
Sheriff isn't exactly a tiny newborn. She came out weighing 9 lbs 7 oz and measuring 20.5" long. She's also freakishly strong and has been lifting her head on her own since day one.
My new favourite hobbies include bathing, cuddling, feeding, and simply staring at Sheriff. I can't get enough of her. In fact, I think I may suffer from withdrawals when I have to share her with family for long periods of time. Motherhood has completely enveloped me, which is strange because babies literally used to scare the beejeebies outta me.
I honestly can't get enough of this beautiful baby girl.
Congrats Kristen! She's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is only the beginning of more beautiful moments to come for you, Jonathan and my ADORABLE Sheriff!!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what becoming a mom can do to you. She is beautiful and perfect. So happy for you
ReplyDeleteAhhh!!!!! She is gorgeous!! And who cares what people think about her name, there will always be someone who doesn't like a name no matter what it is. I've met so many people who don't like my name (people in the hospital don't hide anything when they are sick or on pain medication). I am just in heaven with these pictures. Especially her cute bum picture!! Eeeek!!! I love her!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that your delivery was a positive experience. Amazing what our bodies are capable of doing.
Congrats to you and your husband. When I read her name - my first thought was that makes total sense. You are a strong woman and you would want nothing less for your beautiful baby girl! I think it's great.
I hope to accidentally bump into you sometime!
P.S. Way to go on the size. That's just awesome.
I remember you as a baby. I seriously thought you were the CUTEST baby ever!!! At church, me, Tracie, and Weston would all fight over holding you! I think if you were in my ward, I would fight you, to hold her!!!! She is the CUTEST thing ever!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteBoy do I hear you. Took my thoughts about my own babies right out of my mouth. Congrats. She's beautiful. And you are beautiful! Still can't believe you made it out to baseball on the first. That's why I love you.
ReplyDeleteAnd more pictures. All the time. Please.
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