Belated Newborn Shoot Photos (and a few other funnies)

I've had this post halfway done for almost 2 weeks now.  It's been one thing after another with our Little Miss, so I haven't had the time (or energy) to complete and publish the post until now.

The first few pictures are of Cami in her rainbow tutu, which was a gift from a dear friend who saw it and thought she had to have it, because of her rainbow baby status.  These pictures crack me up.  Clearly, she is less than impressed.

The pics below are from the newborn photo shoot(s) my mom did while she was here.  Looking back, I can't believe how little she was.  She's turned into such a chunker now!

(my personal favorite!)

 

15 Months

I've been out of sorts today.  A little sad and a lot tired and VERY weepy.  I attributed it to postpartum hormones until I looked at the calendar to confirm the time for an appointment I had today.  Then it hit me, like it does every month on the 13th.  One more month has passed without Virginia.  And although we've been blessed beyond measure with Cami's arrival, everything with Cami is bittersweet.  Every smile, every coo, every facial expression, the feel of her sleeping in my arms, the warmth of her body curled up on my chest, the sound of her grunts and cries. There is seldom a moment that passes that I don't wonder about Virginia, what she would've been like and how all these moments would've felt with her.  I still miss her so much.  My heart aches today.  This grief thing is neverending.
It's been 15 months, and although our lives are so enriched by the arrival of Virginia's little sister, I still long for the baby that isn't here.
Mommy misses you, sweet Virginia.

Cami's First Days (Hospital Pics)

I get weepy looking at these pictures, because although it's only been 5 weeks, Cami has grown so much.  She's not so teeny anymore.  Time is going by too quickly!  

 And it was love at first sight...

 (Be still, my beating heart!)

Picture Extravaganza Post #1

Coming off a long weekend with Pat home, I feel like I finally am able to catch my breath.  So while I have time between naps, I thought I'd start posting some pics taken the week Cami was born.  Here's some belly shots taken by my personal photographer, my mom, the day before Cami's birth.