Natalie’s Blog

It’s official—we survived the first year of parenthood! And we couldn’t have done it without support. Natalie is a joy, but if we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s that parenting is a lot of work. At times challenging and difficult work. We feel incredibly grateful and lucky to have such wonderful family and friends who’ve helped us make the transition into parenthood. We so appreciate all the emotional support, love, advice, suggestions, gifts, and time you all have given us. We’re especially grateful for Nama (& sometimes Grandpa Smoky) and Grandma Susan, who have so generously given their time each week to spend with Natalie, which allows me to go to work with the peace of mind that she’s being cared for with love. Most of all, we’re thankful to all our family and friends, for all you have done to show Natalie love and care, which has helped her grow into the delightful little one-year-old she is. Thank you.

Proud (that after a year all three of us are in one piece!) parents of a one-year-old:

Natalie is number one!

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Enjoy!

One year ago today, I woke up having contractions. Chris was so excited he said he felt like it was Christmas morning! And only 29 hours later, Natalie was born.

For prosperity’s sake I really should have written this down right after Natalie was born, but I was too busy figuring out motherhood! So on the eve Natalie’s first birthday, I wanted to write down the story of the day she was born.

Just to warn you, this will be long and detailed, but here it is…Natalie’s birth story.

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