(right) Charlotte Cecilia born on November 3 at 12:17 am
5 lbs 12.9 oz, 18.7 in long
(left) Annabelle Claire born on November 3 at 12:22 am
5 lbs 15 oz, 19.1 in long
It's hard to believe that it has been almost a week since my beautiful daughters made their entrance into the world. I have so many stories to tell, and I feel like my world has been turned entirely upside down. We are in love, we are exhausted, we are overwhelmed, we are amazed by every little thing they do. I don't have a dramatic birth story to share. The girls are completely healthy. Breastfeeding is hard, but going well. The nights have been long, but we're finding what works for us and getting far more sleep than we were a few days ago.
Every time I look at their faces, I think about how difficult it was to create them. How each day of my pregnancy felt so surreal, as though I were living in a wonderful dream and had only to wake up to lose it all. But now they're here. With their six-day-old, already incredibly distinct personalities, and I'm falling so in love.
And now I know for sure that what I said all along held true--it was so worth the wait.
This seriously brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations, pretty mama!!! =)
Posted by: Alaina | November 09, 2012 at 06:58 PM
They are seriously adorable girls!! CONGRATS MAMA! :) So happy for you and your sweet little family!
Posted by: Casey | November 09, 2012 at 06:59 PM
Yay! I am so happy and proud and overcome with all emotions for you and your family! YOUR FAMILY! This is just wonderful. And they're so beautiful! And you look so fantastic.
I should totally use Juliet as my inspiration for all future contests b/c lest my brain deceive me, I was pretty spot on about guessing those birth times!
Posted by: Miriam | November 09, 2012 at 07:13 PM
OH, I'm so, so glad your little family is thriving! Can't wait to hear more. (And kudos to you on the tandem breastfeeding!)
Posted by: Julie | November 09, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Beautiful! Wonderful! Amazing!
Posted by: Danielle | November 09, 2012 at 07:29 PM
So sweet :)
Posted by: Katie | November 09, 2012 at 07:45 PM
Congrats!!! They're precious!
Posted by: Amanda | November 09, 2012 at 07:56 PM
Oh my, how beautiful! Charlotte and Annabelle are gorgeous. Enjoy your little miracles!
Posted by: Karen | November 09, 2012 at 09:16 PM
They are so beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Erin | November 09, 2012 at 10:35 PM
This makes me SO unbelievably happy! They're absolutely beautiful, and I'm SO happy everything went well! Congrats on your cute little family!
Posted by: Chels | November 09, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Congrats! They are both beautiful. I've been thinking about you guys this past week and looking forward to an update. I can't wait to hear more about your beautiful girls. :)
Posted by: Melissa | November 09, 2012 at 11:55 PM
eeee they are just the sweetest!! so so happy for you and colby!
Posted by: katelin | November 10, 2012 at 01:18 AM
So little and cute! (How do you keep yourself from just looking at them all day?)
Posted by: Kate P | November 10, 2012 at 03:59 AM
Congratulations! They are beautiful! :)
Posted by: Annie | November 10, 2012 at 04:23 AM
Congratulations Mom!!!!! They are absolutely beautiful :) They are great sized too!!! Can't wait to read and see more about them and your adventures in motherhood.
Posted by: Solange | November 10, 2012 at 04:53 AM
You look so pretty! And look at the teeny tiny babies! So cute!!! Congratulations, girl. SO happy for you! :)
Posted by: Melissa | November 10, 2012 at 04:03 PM
congrats mama!! they are beautiful!!
Posted by: ellesees.blogspot.com | November 11, 2012 at 12:52 AM
I am so happy for you! You're radiant, they're delightfully teeny, and they're YOURS! Incredible!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 11, 2012 at 02:25 AM
They're so incredibly precious and you look fantastic!! Enjoy your little girls and get some sleep :) We're excited to hear about the stories but take your time---we'll be waiting any time you're ready!
Posted by: Sara | November 12, 2012 at 04:28 AM
They are adorable. I can't wait to hear so much more!
Posted by: A Super Girl | November 12, 2012 at 06:18 PM
congrats! they are so adorable! i can't wait to hear more! hope you're getting some sleep! xoxp
Posted by: erin - heart in ireland | November 13, 2012 at 12:43 AM
This post might have choked me up a little.
maybe
Congratulations, Mama! So, so happy for you.
Posted by: Molly | November 13, 2012 at 02:56 AM
Awww...such cuties! Congratulations! I'm sooooo happy for all of you!
Posted by: thoughtsappear | November 14, 2012 at 01:57 PM
Belated, belated, but heartfelt congratulations, Angela! I am so very happy for you. Enjoy the crazy, exhausting, wonderful ride. Much love to you all!
Posted by: Cat | November 29, 2012 at 07:33 PM