I must apologize in advance for dropping off the face of the planet for the past few weeks, I’ve been consumed by much more than a beautiful baby boy if you can believe it!
Baby C was born on January 14 at 10:08 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs 5 ounces and 20 inches. He was and is just perfect. He’s healthy and happy and we couldn’t be more in love with him.
Life has been quietly hectic (if that makes any sense?), and we are all adjusting. It’s been a difficult recovery for me, as I had a reaction to something during my surgery and received a pretty nasty and painful chemical burn that is still healing. That slowed me down quite a bit, as did the c-section.
Days after Baby C was born, I broke out in an all over body rash/hives situation thanks to some lactation cookies I ordered online to help boost my milk supply. Turns out I’m allergic to flaxseed. Who knew?! Now, my husband is eating the cookies that are made for nursing mothers. haha I promised him he wouldn’t produce milk by eating them, he doesn’t seem so sure!
Through the MINOR health hurdles, it was a challenge to do daily tasks for a bit, but we did it, and I couldn’t be happier. Mostly, because Baby C is doing so well, and for me that’s really all that matters. As for me, I’m on the mend, and feel one million times better!
Without further adieu, meet our wonderful new addition. Here are some photos from our newborn photography session with the amazing Heidi Hope of Heidi Hope Photography.
We took our first child to her and treasure the photos. I can’t wait to add Baby C on the wall right next to his big sister.
If you want to check out my preview photos from our snowy day shoot, click here.
Hope you all are doing well and are having a wonderful new year so far! I promise to pop in again soon.
He is absolutely beautiful!! I love the pictures. What a birth story!!!
I know right? Crazy story! Thank you!
Chemical burn and body rash? My goodness!
But look at that little man! Are you serious with those photos? Simply amazing! He is so, so precious, Courtney. Congrats!!!
Thanks Jane! And its def all worth it!
Congratulations, he is absolutely perfect!! I love the pictures. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I had a harder time with my second c, I hope yours is easy and swift!
I’m finding that too! Maybe it’s cause we had another child at home while we were recovering? Thanks Joanna!
Congradulations! He is so handsome. Enjoy every moment!
oh my goodness, those pictures are gorgeous. My uterus hurts!!!!
Sorry you had complications but am glad to hear you are feeling better!!
haha thanks Michele!
Wow! That sounds like a pretty intense birth story. Glad you are on the mend. That babe is too sweet! Congrats again Mama!
It does sound a bit dramatic all written out, but what’s a birthing story without a couple of surprises?! Thanks again!
Oh hon – I had no idea about the burn – yuk!! but let’s focus on your new addition -> congrats!
Totally! It really only lasted a little over a week, so all is good now!
Congratulations Court! He is beautiful! Sorry for your troubles, hope you heal soon! You and your weird allergies! Raw fruit and now flaxseed!
Love ya!
Thanks Kait! I’m on the mend now so things are going great! But who knew I’d be allergic to cookies?! Now, Walt is eating them even though they’re made for nursing moms! Lol
Oh my goodness! He is beautiful… Congrats to you! Sorry you had such a difficult time with your recovery but it’s all worth it in the end
PS…your photographer is amazing!
Thanks so much Melissa! I am loving the photos too! Heidi Hope does spectacular work.