This time last week I was holding a newborn baby in my arms. Gwen joined my family on November 23, 2010 and made my husband and I first time parents.
She arrived via an unplanned c-section after a "very" long labor and a few hours of unsuccessful pushing. I say "very" because although I may not have labored as long as some, to me, it felt like an eternity. By the time a cesarean was mentioned I was more than willing to follow down that path - one that I had hoped to avoid at all costs. I won't lie; it was fairly scary and probably the most strangest surgery I'll ever have (how many major abdominal surgeries does one partake in wide awake?), however, my world changed completely the moment I heard her first cry, and if I had to do it all over again I would in a heartbeat.
Gwen is amazing. I am smitten. I've heard some people say that you haven't experienced unconditional love until you have experienced parenthood. It's true - undeniably, absolutely, utterly true. In her one week of life she has taught me more about love and sacrifice than I have learned in the past twenty-eight years. I love my daughter with all my heart. She completes me.
While I was pregnant I started a blog about the trials and tribulations of my pregnancy. I really enjoyed doing so and am excited to be starting a new blog about my journey into motherhood and chronicling the growth of my daughter. Everyday I am learning something new about parenthood and not a day goes by that I don't find myself laughing and marveling at how such a little person can bring so much joy to life.
Introducing Gwenyth River Gordon
Born November 23, 2010 at 4:24AM
7 lbs, 4 oz and 20 Inches of Pure Perfection
