Tomorrow our Brynlee Mae will be one week old. She said her first hellos early last Wednesday morning, surprising the world both by weighing 8 pounds and by sporting a full head of bright red hair.
I am sitting here wondering what to type next because how does one even begin to put into words something so incredibly, wonderfully life changing? I’ve had the chance to experience some pretty awesome things in my twenty-five years, and still no other adventure or accomplishment could ever compare to the moment I met her.
Already this tiny, beautiful person has completely stolen our hearts. Everything she does–every silly face, yawn, sneeze and breath she takes– is amazing. She is amazing. I watch my husband with her, full of the same overwhelming, huge love I feel every time I so much as glance at this little one’s face, and I am completely overcome by an indescribable happiness. This is our family, and it is just the best thing ever.
A nurse came into our hospital room one evening, wanting to meet Miss Brynlee. She said she had to see the baby with the red hair that everyone was talking about. That’s our girl.
Bryn’s first week:
Be still, my heart.
So the girl loves her sleep. We love that she loves her sleep.
Our little family
Awwwwwww!!! So cute! I’m guessing it’s your side that has the recessive BRIGHT RED hair gene?!?!
Glad (and ever so slightly disappointed) to read that you’re getting some sleep!
Did you tell me that blahblah.edu address is still good for you? If so, I’ll send a Target gift card there.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
fyi: I had never heard the name Bryn till Redscilla (formerly Redzilla) published her first book and Bryn is her name. She also has bright red hair. Her writing is GREAT so I’m gonna take that as a good sign for your Bryn!!!!!!!!
Thank-you!! 😀 Robby had red hair when he was born and I had red hair growing up….he says both of us together gave her a 25% chance of having red hair….ha he’s into this genetic-y stuff. 😉
And you can send gift cards to email? Neat! Yes, it’s Christina.boudreaux@ctx.edu. 🙂 And this reminds me I still need to send your postcard!! I have one stamp left that shall be especially for sending it your way.
Glad to know of these good signs for Bryn!! 😀
watch your email… i just sent a gift card. Site says it could take up to 4 hours to deliver.
Oh my goodness!!!! Was not expecting all that. You are such a wonderful friend! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! 🙂
Congratulations! Bryn is absolutely precious and I can’t wait to see more pictures as she grows! Hope you’re enjoying every second of mommyhood!
Thanks, sweet lady! 🙂
You looked amazing after giving birth…seriously..WHAT POTION ARE YOU TAKING!?!? Congratulations once again, this is an amazing accomplishment, and your family is beautiful!
Haha, I like to call this one the ‘Epidural potion.’ Highly recommended! 😉 And thank-you!!! ❤
OMG! Look at that hair! She’s adorable!
Thank-you! 🙂
Wow, that’s a pretty baby you have there Christina!! Congratulations 🙂 Brynlee is a beautiful name for a sweet baby with brilliant red locks. So precious! I am so so happy for you! ❤ Your long-time blog stalker from Malaysia.
Hi!!!! Long time no talk! (write? :P) Thank-you, my favorite Malaysian friend!
these pictures are so gorgeous and happy and touching that i’m sighing out-loud at my desk – what a joy and all that red hair and your smiles – it’s the best 🙂
Eee, thank-you! 😀
I am so happy for you and your little family! You guys look so happy! I love Brynlee’s hair, too!!
Thanks, Allie! I am pretty obsessed with that hair of hers haha.
She is beautiful and unique in every way. Congratulations and happy years to you all.
Aw, thank-you!!
Congratulations! How amazing her hair is; she is gorgeous. The photos are lovely – you have a perfect little family.
Thank-you so much for the sweet words! 😀
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE! Oh Christina, I love her already! Her red hair is perfect! And her little face is just so sweet! I am so happy for you guys!!
Thank-you, sweet friend!!! 🙂
What a beautiful gift!
Wishing you lots of wonderful moments as your red-head sweetheart grows, changes, learns, and surprises you on a daily basis.
Aww 🙂 Thank you!