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September 2009
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That's what I think the mutt says over and over again. Where is the baby? Is the baby okay? Who is with the baby? Where is the baby? WHERE IS THE BABY?! She is very protective of Baby Elle, as witnessed by how she reacts during the baby's "Tummy Time" exercises.
We couldn't have gotten luckier with how she's handled this transition. Just 10 minutes ago she had a minor freakout in the backyard because she could hear a newborn crying in the neighbor's yard. The husband found her standing with her nose against the fence barking her head off in the direction of the commotion. Where is the baby? Is the baby over there? Why is the baby crying? Someone please pay attention to me while I tell you important news about the location of a crying baby. We got her in the house and showed her that, indeed, our crying baby was perfectly safe inside. She also comes and breathes all over me the minute the baby starts fussing in her bassinet. And it's funny because no amount of me explaining to her that I, too, can hear the baby seems to put her at ease. Go figure. So, my middle of the night feedings are usually preceded by me wiping dog breath off my face. In other news, we had our first 'official' family photos taken by a gal who actually used to work for the competition. Julia Radlick left TV news and runs a studio called Jewel Images. We started chatting on Twitter and then the husband and I saw some pictures she took of another on-air gal's children and that basically sealed the deal. The husband and I talked about the expense and decided that considering we spent a small fortune on our wedding album, why wouldn't we make an investment in this other major life milestone? And Julia's work really isn't that expensive. Besides, look at what you get:
I'm so glad we decided to capture this moment in our lives because Baby Elle already looks different at three weeks old. Most notably, she has a wicked case of baby acne that would make a high-schooler cringe, but she's also filling out and looking less newborn-ish by the hour. Okay, gotta go. Someone needs to eat. :) 12 CommentsLeave a comment |
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Oh My Goodness!!!
Those shots are absolutely precious!!
Your family is beautiful!
Congrats!
Kelley
I find it SO amazing how protective dogs are to babies and children. We worry so much about them being jealous when it's just the opposite. Elle is going to have so much fun playing with the dog as she grows up.
Again, I love those pictures!
Gina
Dogs rock. Nuf said.
Oh Stephanie - SHE IS BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS, ADORABLE and every other superlative anyone can think of. Thanks so much for sharing and these pix are wonderful!!! As for the "pup" - how perfect to have a big "protector". The family shot is a treasure. Thanks so much for sharing all of this and congratulations again.
Sue
I just want to say the pictures are stunningly beautiful....almost makes me want to have another one...ALMOST. Thanks for the updates!
Cherish each day, you three are so beautiful
Cherish each day, you three are so beautiful
Hi Steph - how wonderful to get caught up on your daughter's birth -- thanks for being so willing to share your thoughts and photos :)
I left for Spokane the day Elle was born, was gone a little over two weeks, only to come home and find you were not hosting "Live @ 7" -- and only just today hit "The Google" to find your blog!
Congratulations and much happiness to you and your husband. Really, truly, as the mom of three girls who are now 31, 30 & 28, "don't blink" as the song says -- enjoy every minute, and don't let anything or anyone get in the way of making your family your #1 priority during this precious time!
When my son was just a few weeks old back in 1992, our previous dog, J. T. who was half wolf, would go to his crib and whine trying to get our attention. As my son was getting older, J T was even more protective of Steven(my son). One day Steven was being a typical brat and was not listening after numrous times of me telling him to clean up after himself, so I spanked his butt(only one swat) and J T growled at me and showed his teeth as if I was harming Steven. It surprised me and my wife and J T was then Steven's best friend. Steven could climb all over J T without J T getting mad. There was another time that someone attempted to come into our backyard when Steven was playing on his slide and we heard J T barking and growling with someone running down the street. Although J T was put to sleep nearly 8 1/2 years ago, Steven and me and my wife still remember J T, he will ALWAYS be in our hearts. We bought Steven a large metal replica of a wolf just after J T died and Steven has his own little plot to place the monument of JT in our garden.
A dog never asks for anything except wanting to be part of a family. Love your pet and he/she will be a companion for life.
Your family is beautiful...and your baby custom made by God.
So, so beautiful! Gives us old fogies hope for the future, seeing you loving young people loving each other and babies and dogs...
Oh my gosh! Those pictures are so gorgeous!
I am inspired,