Saturday, October 2, 2010

Pictures and Quick Update

Thank you so so so much to everyone's outpouring of well wishes, encouragement, and support.  I was totally overwhelmed by so many of your loving comments! 

I want to write more...but, well...I have a newborn to love on!  So this is just a quick update to let everyone know that both Ella and I are home, healthy, and happy.  I'm tired and sore, but my husband and parents have been absolutely wonderful at doing everything around the house and letting me just sit and rest and nurse.  I promise to share the birth story when I have a moment, but for now, I'll leave you with some more pictures:


Her onesie says "My Dad Rocks"...and yes, my husband (who is a drummer) does totally rock.   He is amazing with her, and I fall more and more in love with him every time I see him with her.

Yeah...that pretty much wraps up how I felt yesterday afternoon when we got home from the hospital.  Not exactly the most glamorous picture of me, but there is nothing better than having Ella here with me now!

As for today's blessing, I am so overwhelmed at God's goodness!  I have waited so long for this precious gift, and now that she is here, she is so much better than I ever could have imagined!  It was a long journey, but I learned so much along the way.  I pray that God continue to bless me as I attempt to be a good mom to this amazing little girl.

Thank you, again for all of your love and prayers and support!  So many of you are so special to me, and please know that I pray for you often.  There were also comments of support from names that I admit that I don't recognize.  If you want to connect with me, please feel free to email me at dougandlaura(dot)ullrich(at)gmail(dot)com.  Sincerely, thank you again!  God bless!

10 comments:

  1. She looks just like you! I love that pic of both of you passed out - it's so precious and it's so amazing to see that she is now on the 'outside' after all these months - God is so Great! I hope in the coming days and weeks you will get to know your daughter and fall in love in a whole different way - you'll have to keep us posted on how the whole bf'ing thing is going too! Your hubby looks like a natural :)

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  2. God is great indeed! What a beautiful and wonderful little girl you have been blessed with. I have a similar picture of my son and me passed out together on the couch our first week home. Life doesn't get much better than that. :)

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  3. Oh my goodness she is just amazing. I just love the picture of you & her sleeping. I am so very happy for you. This is the most amazing time & I hope you enjoy every moment.

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  4. Laura! She is a beauty. And I completely understand the falling in love part with your hubby as he holds Ella. I pray that each moment you spend your with little one, no matter how tiring it may be...that you will capture more blessed moments! Can't wait to see more photos as she grows in each stage. Thank you for sharing! :) We're always thinking of you and your family...

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  5. She's beautiful! Take care and enjoy!

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  6. She's so precious Laura. Take care of yourself!

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  7. She is beautiful, and you are amazing!!! Congrats again!!!

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  8. Congratulations! She is just beautiful!!!

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  9. She is so beautiful - I love the picture of the two of you asleep - so precious. Congratulations and keep on lovin on that little girl. Welcome to the best times of your life!! It just keeps getting better!

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  10. Congratulations mommy. Welcome to the world little Ella you are so loved.

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