3 weeks old

Growing So Fast

Going on three weeks and we are surviving! In fact, we are doing quite well. Life with a baby is so wonderful and not quite as challenging as people told us it would be. Guess we expected the worst, and got a really great baby! She is getting into a great schedule, and letting us sleep rather well at night. It is amazing how much she has changed and grown already! She is very alert and has much more awake time. She makes great eye contact and follows anything! We can't believe how strong she is and how much mobility she has already. Mama is recovering slowly. I got out for about an hour today on my own which was nice. I needed a change of scenery since I have been sitting in my living room for 3 weeks. I got tired quickly, but was glad to get out. Life is good!

We didn't know we were getting an Angel!

Our sweet little girl is just that - SO SWEET! She has been an amazing baby, sleeping SO much, nursing well, and crying little. She gets prettier every day and we are falling more and more in love with her. Mama is recovering slowly, but glad to be at home recovering. I lost a lot of blood so we are working on getting my iron levels and strength back up. We had our first pediatrician appointment yesterday and Joanna Grace passed everything with flying colors! Looks like she is going to be a big girl! Long body, long arms and legs, long fingers and really long feet! Her foot prints barely fit in the box that they stamp them on! We will try to keep things updated on here, especially with pictures since she changes every day! Thanks for stopping by and looking in on our newest family member! WE LOVE HER! - (Look below for the newest slideshow)

Finally some details and pictures!

Welcoming Joanna Grace Overholser!

Well she is finally here - her long expected arrival came at 10:47 am on August 3rd. She weighed 7lb 15 oz and was 21 inches long. Labor and delivery were wonderful, but not without some slight complications. We were so pleased with the birthing center, the staff and their quick response to any issues. It was beyond all our expectations. We have a wonderful happy baby, a recovering mama, and a new super dad! Joanna Grace has adapted to life outside the womb so well, sleeping and feeding great. She is just a precious little blessing and we are loving every moment with her! Jonathan has been amazing doing everything for baby and mama, since I am unable to do much until I can recover more.(I had some trauma and hemorrhaging that will make my recovery longer than usual.) We are so in love with our new little girl and ready to share this blessing with our friends and family! Thank you so much for all your love, support an prayers down this long road.