September 11 - One week old

Here are a few pictures to sum up the first week of our sweet baby's life.

Prepping for surgery, one hour before scheduled c-section

Wednesday, September 4th at 7:55 am, Dr. Kelly McCullagh delivered Brooke Leigh Taylor at 39 weeks 6 days, weighing in 8 pounds 4 ounces, 19 1/2 inches long

Only minutes old

Everyone patiently waiting for a peak at Daddy bringing Brooke into the nursery

Brooke with her mommy, in our post-partum room

My "push present" from Michael,
Bracelet with "Mother's Love" charm and September birthstone ring

Gigi (Great Grandmere) holding Brooke for the first time

I couldn't be more in love

Grateful for all the presents we received from visitors

Perfection

Grammy & Grumpy

Post-partum room at Memorial Hermann Katy

Daddy napping

So happy to finally hold our baby in my arms

Kisses for my angel

Proud Auntie Jen

Brooke & Mamaw

Our first family photo

Our hearts are filled with so much joy

Enjoying our blessing from above

Getting ready for Brooke's first car ride,
leaving the hospital on September 7th

Brooke's first bath

 

Just getting around to lunch at 3:30 pm,
milk for baby and pizza for mommy

Headband and blanket handmade by Grammy

Before Brooke's 1 week doctor's appointment, September 10th

First attempt at "Tummy Time"

1 week old, 7 lbs 13 ounces, September 11th

The past 7 days have flown by. It is the hardest job I have ever had, but without a doubt the most rewarding thing I have done in my entire life. No book, blog or experienced mother can prepare you for motherhood. However, with each passing day, we learn a little bit more about our baby girl and parenting. She is slowly getting on a schedule and that is making our job a little easier. 

Brooke is an angel that God sent to our family. We are so in love with our little bundle of joy. Thank you all for the prayers, love and support. We could not have gotten this far without it.