Baby and Mom Update

Well, I finally feel like I am coming out the other side and I'm feeling more like myself. It took just ten days to feel recovered from the c-section. Healing isn't complete but we're close enough. Those ten days weren't easy but they were much easier than I anticipated. Despite the fact that I was doped up on pain medication, that my hormones were out of wack so I was crying at the drop of a hat about nothing and that Claire and I are incompatible nursing partners so we spent many painful moments together as a family before discovering the pump, these last two weeks have been the best. Tim and I feel like we have just been handed the most beautiful gift. I have gotten to see a side of my husband that I didn't know existed (and I feel like I know him pretty well). He became super dad while I recovered. The hospital staff was very impressed with him. Claire and I are two very lucky ladies!

Tim and I are also very fortunate to have such fantastic families. Our parents came in on Monday night and accompanied us to the hospital early Tuesday morning. They helped ease us into parenthood by providing us with not only with their comforting presence but also with food and restful breaks. They also whipped our yard back into shape. Our yard has never looked better!

Claire has been an absolute joy and is growing like a weed! I have made a list of the things I love about her:

• She has beautiful cornsilk hair that shines in the light.
• The way she uses her hands. They have to be kept free so she can have them up near her face or in her mouth. She'll also lace her fingers together as if she is contemplating some deep thought.
• She has the sweetest little smile. Her daddy started talking to her about multiverses and string theory and as she nodded off she gave him the biggest smile.
• More than anything, I love how happy she has made our families and even more important, how happy she has made her daddy.

We'll report more soon and post more pictures. Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and support!