The Love of My Life: Leo Joseph| Personal Post

He’s here.

He is actually here.

The person I’ve waited my whole life to meet. The person who we’ve prayed for and loved, long before he existed, is sitting in my arms looking up at me with the same sense of wonder and curiosity that I look down at him.  The person who made my belly stretch to lengths I didn’t think were possible, and already left our clutter-free-condo with play pens and board books and things I’m not even sure how to use, is here.   And I couldn’t possibly be more elated.

After 9 long months of anticipation, little Leo Joseph entered the world in a semi-dramatic fashion.  And although his labor was long and recovery much harder than I had expected, hearing Leo’s first cry was easily the best sound I’ve ever heard.  And having him in this world, finally, is amazing, and terrifying, and absurd, and is easily the absolute the best thing that has ever happened to me.

I read in a photography blog somewhere that you aren’t supposed to post personal pictures to your site, only professional photos that will enhance your highest quality work…but the best part of having your own blog is being able to do whatever you want.  No, these pictures will not get me any business, and they are definitely not my best, and at some point I am positive I will regret sharing pictures of myself looking completely drained, but at this moment, I’m so happy, I don’t feel like following the rules or worrying about how pale my face looks (but, let’s get real, I’m not completely delusional, there is no amount of happiness in the world that can cover up the fact that I know I look like I got hit by a bus…maybe twice, in these photos.  View at your own risk.)

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Grammy and Pops patiently waiting…and waiting…and waiting.
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Besides meeting Leo, my very favorite part of being a mom is watching Alex be a dad.  It was adorable to watch the the anxiety/excitement in his face when he’d ask if today was the day the baby was coming.  And it melts my heart watching him interact with Leo when he thinks I’m not looking.  He has had to pick up most of the slack since my recovery has been tough, but hasn’t complained at all, even though sleeping on the hard hospital cot was enough to drive anyone mad.  The five days we spent at the hospital, although painful and exhausting, are memories I’ll always cherish.

The wee small hours of the morning.
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Getting ready to go home…finally!

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Leo’s homecoming party.
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My mom makes cookie cakes for everyone’s birthday, and we walked in to find one for Leo.  Of course she wouldn’t forget to include him in the tradition.
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And the morning after.
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I’ve always been the type of person that needs something to look forward to….after Thanksgiving, I immediately get excited for Christmas…and after Christmas I try to convince myself that skiing will be fun and not the horrifying experience that I really think it is.  For a moment while lying in the hospital bed, I remember thinking about what I had to look forward to next and realized the answer is: every day.  Now that Leo is here, I get to look forward to every single day.

I love you sweet baby boy.  Can’t wait for the rest of my life, thanks to you.

Momma

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