Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Getting to know our Ivy, I'm sorry, and a Giveaway!

okay, i haven't blogged in a while. also, i haven't showered or brushed my teeth much either. life's been busy with the new arrival of our new little one, ivy. 


i've missed sharing our life here and i feel badly for not posting more often especially to those who have checked back for updates and for this i have feel badly and i want to say, i'm sorry.  this is a place where i share our life in words and in photos and i am behind and i don't like that feeling but i promised myself i wouldn't beat myself up and perpetuate the emotion i find myself swimming in these days: overwhelmed. 


i am in the same boat as any new mom must find themselves at times...
my eyes have stung with exhaustion;  my emotions behave like a pack of wild coyotes; my laundry is never done and is always at least five loads deep; i feel guilty toward my other babies and the amount of time i can't spend with them right now; nothing fits and my body isn't going back to 'normal' as quickly as i think it should be and my appetite is still on pregnancy time; and i look like death on a saltine cracker most of the time and none of this compares to the overwhelming feeling of gratitude i have for getting the chance to do this all over again. i love every minute of this even when i think i don't.  


i am overwhelmed with nothing but love for my new family of five. 


i am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the healthy mini-human i am blessed to call my own. 


i am happy and lucky and spending most of my time getting to know my little girl. when i'm not doing that, i'm witnessing my two older kids figure out their new roles as big brother and sister to a baby they both adore and can't get enough of. 


ivy, our little surprise baby. our tagalong: she is perfect. she is everything good in this world. 


she has brought us closer and taught me to learn to relax a bit more and relish each moment in the present. 


the first few months of a babies life is sacred ground and i didn't want to miss a moment and so i haven't.  


i've spent hours inhaling her sweetness and tracing her little bow shaped lips with my finger. i've stared deep into her eyes and analyzed every part and square inch of her perfect little body. 


like a good detective, i have scanned photos and family members faces for glimpses into her physical makeup. 


daddy's eyes, my nose, beckham's sweet baby face, and peyton's mouth. my mom's arms, my grandmas fingers, jeff's mom's skin color...the analysis never ends.


we are completely in love with this little lady and i am sincerely thinking that i may be the luckiest girl in the world. 


i will let the photos speak as i am behind and i want to get them up here...these are from her first few weeks at home when the emotions were raw, tears of gratitude ran freely and mama's heart was moved to capacity. 


we brought our surprise home after naming her only minutes before they forced us out of the hospital and into big sister's arms...
who was ready and waiting to greet us home:
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we all just kinda stared at her.


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beckham wanted a brother and made that known to anyone who would listen, but his disappointment was soon forgotten...
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peyton though, surprised us all. no jealousy. just happiness and one rule:
the rule states that peyton gets to hold the baby over all visitors and friends if she asks because she is the big sister. 


the first days of a babies life are magical. 
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i was tired but the little body that weighted my arms a bit kept me excited and invigorated. her cries called for me and i was ready to breathe her in all over again.
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and i never wanted to be away from her. ever. not even for one second.
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the first week was barely over and we visited dr. foley for ivy's first appt. 
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dr. foley said she was perfect, but mama needed to go home and go right to bed! i love her for calling my house ten minutes later to see if i followed orders! i did. 
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auntie hi-o rushed to florida to meet ivy and lavish peyton and beckham with extra love. she helped me so much and i hope she knows how amazing i think she is. 
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she cooked and played fireman with beckham too.
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then, ivy's godmother and my best friend took the most beautiful photos of our little one and i will forever cherish them. 
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thank you, auntie kelle. i love you. 
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first bath
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ivy's 'oh' face.
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auntie jenn.
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she's been the sun and the moon these days and watching peyton and beckham with her is the cherry on top. 


*okay, i have about 1000 more photos to post, but i will stop here tonight and post more in a couple of days as i am trying to catch up!


**for those of you asking for recipes, i will begin posting as soon as i catch up with photos, hopefully within the month!


***on this post and next, there will be a giveaway!
TWO lucky readers will receive a nest necklace as pictured below:
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i have worn mine since melody sent me mine. it even went into the delivery room with me. it was a great way to have peyton and beckham with me when they couldn't be.


 mine has three eggs inside the nest, one for each little in my life! i LOVE it and i receive so many compliments on it. i have started giving these away as gifts and even gave my one. hers has six eggs though...holla. 


please leave a comment and i will pull a winner from them in a couple of days. AND if you don't win that one, i will be giving another one away on my next post this week.


the winner will receive one necklace with as many eggs as you need. 


if you would like to see more of melody's items, please visit her etsy store here. she has some really cool stuff but her nest ring and necklaces are my fave.

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lorri said...

So happy to see you back on here! What a sweet little girl and a beautiful family!

Sharmaine said...

ivy is growing way way fast! she's so lucky to be loved by her sister and brother. can't wait for us to have our little addition too! someday soon, i hope

Anonymous said...

Lovely photos! What a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing xo

Debbie said...

You have such a beautiful family!

Heather B said...

The new baby is beautiful. We have a new niece in our family too. Reminds me of the days when my boys were this size. Its been a while. The nest necklace is so unique and interesting. I have never seen anything like it. I will be visiting Etsy to see her other creations. I hope I win.

Heather Bailey (HBaileyECU@gmail.com)

Heather B said...

The new baby is beautiful. We have a new niece in our family too. Reminds me of the days when my boys were this size. Its been a while. The nest necklace is so unique and interesting. I have never seen anything like it. I will be visiting Etsy to see her other creations. I hope I win.

Heather Bailey (HBaileyECU@gmail.com)

Heather B said...

The new baby is beautiful. Did you ever have any doubt lol! We have a new niece born 7/25/12 in our family. Reminds me of when my boys were that size. So sweet but its been a while. Miss those baby toes. The nest necklace is so unique and interesting. Right up my alley. I will be visiting Etsy to see her other creations. I hope I win.

Heather Bailey (HBaileyECU@gmail.com)

Jenny Richey said...

You have one beautiful family, Heidi! Congrats!!

Nis said...

You have a beautiful family and I love the reminder to take NOTHING for granted. Thank you and congratulations!

Ashley said...

Love all the beautiful pictures...what blessings! Glad you are back.

Paula G said...

I love Ivy's o face! She is gorgeous !! You taking some amazing photos

Heidi R said...

Heidi
Your daughter is beautiful. I knew you would be back. I just kept on checking. Congratulations
Love from another Heidi....

Anonymous said...

Sweet Ivy! You are loved no matter what you do, say, or become. Just be you! You are loved....

Kathy
Caplingers2002 at yahoo dot com

SuperMilf said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the photos Kelle did! That little crochet outfit is to DIE for! Makes my heart ache for a little girl (I have two boys)
I follow you on Instagram, but I love reading your blog posts just as much!
XO
~Jazzmine~

Amy said...

Love all the photos. Hope the overwhelming feelings end soon and you find your groove. She is absolutely beautiful!

Vero said...

She is getting so big! You look amazing and happy!

Anna Ruth said...

Oh, Heidi Ivy is just beautiful. The pictures Kelle took are amazing. I am so happy for you.

The Manrings said...

YAY!!! love all of your pictures. i was going to say how much i loved the picture of you kissing baby Ivy (one of the first ones) but then there are so many sweet pics of you loving on your precious baby its hard to decide. hehehe. i can't believe how big she is getting. the pics of you and her snuggling in your bed and at the end in the woods are beautiful. you and her. seriously. can't wait to hold that sweet newborn...when do you come back? ps. the closeup of her in the woods in blue headband...one to frame for sure. miss you!! xo

Ulli said...

wow how awesome your girl is beautiful I'd love to enter and win the necklace for my mom.. with 5 eggs.. :-)
sending love and summer feelings.. ulli

Tammie said...

I am so glad that you have been able too post again even though with a beautiful family like yours I am even more happy that you are taking so much time to bask them with your love and attention. BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS...

Lisa said...

Absolutely beautiful!!
The exhaustion, the inability to focus, the hair loss, the tight clothes...all worth it to hold our precious little ones in our arms!!
Your family is beautiful!

Unknown said...

What beautiful photos!!! I would love that necklace, so pretty.

BeaumontGirl said...

These pictures are PRECIOUS!!!! Also, love that teal and whit dresser in the background! So glad I found your blog, following you!!

http://thebees3.blogspot.com

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