So, the baby high is showing no signs of wearing off anytime soon. I mean, this is what I get to look at all day long. I tell her she's delicious and nutritious and if I could bottle up that feeling of her velvety hair against my chin and face, oh my, I would.
She giggles in her sleep. And smiles. A lot. Just the other day when I was saying how Daddy tells her that Mommy is going to teach her all about shopping, she laughed so sweetly. In her sleep, of course, but obviously she's already dreaming about shoes.
I still can't leave the house yet- not until she is two weeks old- midwife's orders. I don't mind at all. But I did sneak out into the backyard last night and my bare feet snuggled into the cool evening grass. It felt sooo good. And was even worth the seven mosquito (or skeeto as Gray says) bites on my ankles.
Congrats on the baby she is beautiful I would stare at her all day to if I was you.
ReplyDeleteAwww she's precious and I know what you mean I have a almost 6 month old baby girl that I still have to pull myself away from throughout the day or nothing would get done and the other kids and hubby would get neglected! :)
ReplyDeleteoh god. i'm in love with her. thank you for your wonderfully descriptive blog posts! :)
ReplyDeleteshe is such a peach.
and DUH, of course she's dreaming about shoes! ;P
This maybe the sweetest picture yet. I love that smile!
ReplyDeleteJen
Smiley pic! Yay! Squeeeeeee!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is so adorable. Seriously canNOT wait for mine! AHH!
It's amazing how babies can smile already! I didn't leave the house until 12 days but is it because you had a home birth?
ReplyDeleteShe's precious!
ReplyDeleteShe is just beautiful! There is nothing sweeter than a new baby.
ReplyDeletelife is good....life is good. soak it all in.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been over here in a while (lots going on!), and I'm so glad I stopped by to see this precious picture. I'm so glad you and your sweet baby are doing so well. Congratulations to you, Stephanie! I'll be back, sooner than later.
ReplyDeletethe baby hair...why does it ever have to go away?
ReplyDeletewhen lennon was first born (and he still has tons of soft hair, thank goodness!), i kept thinking, "wouldn't it be great if they could make a blanket out of baby hair, without hurting the baby, of course." in retrospect, it seems sorta creepy, but i have to admit...the thought crossed my mind, several times.
oh precious moment!
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful! I love that smile!!
ReplyDeleteOh Steph, she is just too cute with that smile! AND THAT DRESS!! I LOVE it!!! Little girl clothes are just so lovely! I think you guys will have TONS of fun shopping for shoes someday!
ReplyDeleteOh, imagine the money you could make bottling up that precious little jewel...She's so beautiful, just like her mama!!! Glad you got to sneak outside in the grass..enjoy these first 2 weeks at home with precious Ivy..I'm amazed you even make it to the computer, I would stare at her all day long!! God is so good, and I'm so happy that all is well with this new little babe!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet picture. Those chubby cheeks are adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable picture! It does look like she's either dreaming of shoes or maybe some pretty baby slings for when y'all go out together :-) I love that little snail outfit you have her dressed in--what brand is it?
ReplyDeleteI just might sit and stare all day at this beyond cute photo. Love hearing how you're soaking her up.
ReplyDeleteMy husbands grandmother always said that when babies smile in their sleep they are smiling at angels. I love that, but I am also loving the shoe theory too :) She is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell she sure look like she is grinning in the picture! So precious...
ReplyDeleteI think I might have to stop reading your blog for fear I might want to have another baby ;) She is precious!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love baby smiles!
ReplyDeleteShe IS delicious. Love the polka dots, too. :)
ReplyDeleteOh steph, she is so precious!
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind sharing I'd love to know more about the 'not leaving the house' order from the midwife.
ReplyDeleteWe were eating at restaurants and shopping together when Princess was 4 days old. Was this a giant mistake? Is this why I didn't have the glorious baby love fest that you are enjoying?
Just wondering and eager to learn.
The dress was a gift from the wonderful people at Zutano!
ReplyDeleteSteph
Seriously, if that child were any sweeter looking, I wouldn't be able to stand it!
ReplyDeleteI stare all day too. I think bottling this babyness is such a great idea...if only huh?
ReplyDeleteOh, nothing at all like that new baby smell and feel...I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'd be staring all day too! She's scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Gas? I think not! She's luscious.
ReplyDeleteEvery mom hopes for that awesome baby high. Glad you have it! She is a doll.
ReplyDeleteShe is so adorable. I just love that dress. You ALMOST make me want to have another baby! ;o)
ReplyDeleteI understand completely!
ReplyDeleteshe is too cute for words. love those little smiles and her outfit is adorable.
ReplyDeleteenjoy your 2-week house arrest. :)
I am still tearing myself away from my daughter when I have to leave her. There is just something about brand new babies that is so magnetic.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Steph
Oh. My. Goodness. That smile! She is going to leave puddles of people in her wake that girl!
ReplyDeleteOk, seriously, any chance you'll say how many pairs of shoes she has already?!
xo,
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Precious baby girl!
ReplyDeleteToo cute - love that smile and outfit!!!!
ReplyDeleteLeaving the house is overrated! what I wouldn't give to have a sweet cuddler again instead of a biting teether... want to trade? Just for a couple of weeks?
ReplyDeleteOh, I love not being able to leave the house. I try to make that last as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteShe's definitely yummy....
ReplyDeleteBaby Ivy is just cute enough to eat! :-)
ReplyDeleteI got home from Disney last night and what a joy it has been to catch up on all your thoughts and pictures!
You are truly blessed Steph!
she is all cute and I LOVE her dress - how adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat type of shoes do you think a newborn dreams about? Maybe Robeez?
Those cheeks are so squeezable. She is so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those sleepy smiles!!!! I also loved just walking out in the yard for a few minutes during that first few weeks after both my kiddos. Just getting outside gives so much perspective!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Heidi
Bottle it up and you'd be a rich woman!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to catch that sleeping smile on camera for weeks...our girls are definitely dreaming about shoes!
She is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI need to say STOP IT though. I'm starting to want another one!
She's already smiling! That means the baby high is mutual. :) What a blessing.
ReplyDeleteLove that photo! And oh, when are these skeetos(!) going to take a hike? I hate 'em!
ReplyDeleteShe is precious!!! I don't blame you for being in love with precious kiddos!
ReplyDeleteCan't get any better than this...
ReplyDeleteAH! I could just stare at her for hours, so adorable!
ReplyDeleteSteph, She is soooo precious. Did I miss out on why you can't leave the house for two weeks?
ReplyDeleteKiss that baby for me. She sure has smooching cheeks!
Love that smile!
ReplyDeleteHer smile is so precious. I know what you mean. Every afternoon when my older daughter is napping I should attempt to get some work done but always find myself curled up on the couch just taking in everything baby from Stella knowing too well that it doesn't last nearly long enough!
ReplyDeletePrecious smile! I'm sure in no time (like the minute she is 2 weeks old) you will be headed to Target for her first lesson.
ReplyDeletegreat 'orders' from the midwife! i overdid it last time, and i'm trying to avoid that this time round. (my girl was born on sunday!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture. You are such a lucky mom.
ReplyDeleteJenn
New mom and you still have a great stroke to your writing, suits you well:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy
Congratulations!! Sweet, delicious baby Ivy...what a little love!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like rubbing your face against that soft baby hair. I still rub Boo's when he'll be still long enough (or when he's in the sling or mei tai).
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful!
Oh swoon!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Ash...how many?
What a sweet photo. I love that outfit.
ReplyDeleteI just read your tweet about product reviews. It wouldn't let me DM or @ you because your not following me. I'd be interested in reviewing a few products. What can I do to help? Thanks.
ReplyDelete"Delicious" is such a great way to describe an adorable snuggly bundle of smiles and giggles. My own snuggle bunnies were smiley and giggly too.
ReplyDeleteOn the down side, I am so prone to "skeeter" bites so I smell like OFF all day every day. Still, I doubt I could resist the evening hike out to the backyard!
that picture is priceless...ENJOY!!!
ReplyDeleteLOOK at that grinning little beauty! She is so adorable, Steph.
ReplyDeleteshe really is beautiful, I love when they laugh in their sleep. My kiddo had colic for the first 5 months (yes 5 months) so I didn't get those sweet moments.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is so sweet I just want to bite her! I'm missing my babies being that small.
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