first month as a family

Words cannot express the love that you have for your children, from the moment they are laid in your arms. When we were still in the hospital, but finally getting ready for bed, my husband looked at me and said the most amazing thing..."I don't know how we could live without her." The most honest words ever spoken.
Being stuck in a hospital room is not the funnest thing in the world but we loved every second. We had a happy HEALTHY baby!
When we finally loaded up to come home we were so excited to take Viola home to meet the dogs. Chris had gone home earlier in the day to let the dogs smell him and the baby on him. They were so sweet when we came in. Through the whole pregnancy they were very aware that life was going to change, something was going on. We set the carseat on the couch so they could smell her and kiss her feet before we got her out face to face with these giant animals...But when we did they gently sniffed and kissed her. They loved her so much already! She was "their" baby! They continue to love her. Beck wouldn't leave her side. If she was asleep in the swing he was lying next to it, when someone would come over he was right next to them. Phoebe would come and sniff her and check on her all the time but never tried to lick her face, so motherly like. and gentle.
Chris got to be home a lot. It was such a wonderful time in our lives, to grow closer than ever to one another.
Oh and did I mention how much her grandparents love her! She is the first grandbaby on both sides and is already loved so much! Both of her grandmas where at the hospital when she was born...on site ready to smooch that baby! My Dad was in Kansas driving a milk truck, the longest week of his life. haha! He bought the the cutest pink leather biker jacket! Anywho, her grandparents love her!

Me and my baby girl

Mr Beck and his baby

Beck watching over Vi

baby girl and her daddy

Chris' Mom with Viola

Little Viola

My parents with their "favorite" grandkid! haha

My Dad the first time he saw her!

pretty girl, we had to keep her hat on a lot so she didn't get cold

silly girl in grandpas arms

birth announcement

here are some pictures I took the first couple weeks

Viola Jacqueline Mulvaney

13 days Before she came...Our 5th Anniversary



prego mamma...



Our little Angel came to us on August 12, 2011. What a blessing she has been. She took her time coming that is for sure, 7 days later than expected! We were supposed to get induced on the 12th at 6 AM I got up to pee, yet again, at 2 am and decided that I might be having contractions, things you only hear about until they are really here! haha! So I decided to start timing them, sure enough 5 minutes apart. After about an hour I decided I should try to lay back down because this is bound to be a long day. The contractions seemed to get more uncomfortable laying down. So up I was. I decided to let Chris sleep till 5. Then off the the hospital we went! YEAH!!! FINALLY! When we got there we found out my contractions were doing their job and I wouldn't have to be induced! Thank GOODNESS!!! The Dr came in and broke my water about 9:30 and things started moving! I thought I would go as long as possible without getting an epidural...I got to 5 cm. And 1:00....bring on the drugs please! After that I was beat! So I finally got some rest, before the hard stuff! haha! At about 4:15 our nurse decided I was ready to push. Not nearly as bad as I was anticipating. At 5:02 Dr Allen laid my beautiful daughter on my chest...The most amazing moment in life. She was absolutly PERFECT!!! Our little family just grew, what a blessing. My husband is the most wonderful daddy! And birthing coach! I could not have done it without him. Viola weighed 7 lbs 9 oz 20 inches long, light aburn hair and blue eyes, perfect. Chris got to give her her first bath...good job daddy! We had lots of wonderful visitors...thank you all for your love and support. And my Mom, thank you for your help with my contractions, and moral support. And my Mother in law was there the whole time too...thank you! Aunt Wendy, Mayda and Brooke were in waiting room as well. Even Uncle Jake and Aunt Nichole came to see her! Already she is so loved!
Viola at birth...Our perfect little family


Viola



Chris and Vi



Me and baby girl



our family...



Her two amazing grandmas



Uncle Jake and Vi



me and Viola



Chris and Vi relaxing!



4 generations



Vi with great grandpa



Miss Viola Jacqueline



My hubby with our beautiful daughter, my favorite picture.



Vi in the bonnet Super Nana made her...



Viola getting ready to come home!

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Oh my goodness!!!! I can't believe how far behind I have gotten! The most amazing little girl has taken up most of my time....and worth every second! This week I will try to update a little more!