OK, so it's taken me a bit longer than it should have to post the picutes of my perfect little angel. But anyone that's a mother, certainly understands that I have been pretty occupied with this little one.

Stats:

Natalie Claire Williams

Born on August 31st at 1:04 PM

6 lbs, 15 oz.

19 1/2 inches

I had a NVD, with no complications during pregnancy. I gained a total of 22 lbs, and today (3 weeks after delivery) I am 3 lbs. heavier than I was pre-pregnancy.

I got a partial unfill in my first trimester, and by my second trimester I had thrown all of the band rules out the window. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted, just couldn't eat as much of it. But I have to admit, I gave into whatever cravings I had. I don't regret it. I know that I would have gained at least 60 lbs if I didn't have this glorious band. The hard part will be getting back on the wagon of making good food choices again.

I look at my beautiful daughter and that's all the inspiration I need. I want to be the best, healthiest Mom I can be.

I've had a million mothers tell me what a miraculous experience this would be.....but you really don't "get it" until it happens to you. I've never felt so complete in all of my life.

And now for those pics....

She IS beautiful!! Congradulations!!!!

aaaaaawwwwwwwwwww!!!!

What a cutie pie! (And hubby and the baby are not bad either... hehehe!)

Congratulations!!!

Hope it's me reporting in with baby news next year...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MOMMY AND DADDY!!

What a beautiful little girl!

She is absolutely gorgeous. Congrats. I am feeling so clucky lately and looking at those pics didnt help

Ps You looks absolutely wonderful in your pic.

Awwwww she is so beautiful. That last pic is just to die for.

I loved the pictures, you're all beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

OMG!!! Adorable, goergeous, angelic just DO NOT even come close! I could eat her up! That first picture is just awsome! AWSOME!

Congratulations to you and the proud papa!

There are not too many reallly beautiful newborns, but I have to say, she is beautiful! You all make a pretty family. Is this your first child? Enjoy, for they stay babies for such a little time.

Diane

OMG! What a cutie-pa-tootie!!! Congratulations! :clap2:

Nicole, I wanted to point out to you that you are MUCH smaller now then in the avatar pic. You just had a baby and you look fantastic. Like I said before the baby is beautiful and you look fab...~Mandy

WOW dasiydoddle,

you look wonderful and your family is so beautiful, your daughter takes right after both of you.. you did a terrific job on your weight, I had 3 kids and gained 75,65,55, lbs it was the hardest thing ever to loose thats why 9 years after my last baby I have the band. KUDOS to the 3 of you CONGRATS.

Much luck with your new family

Rita-Ann

Kathy473

I get it I have 4 tatoos myself they are really great and each one has a meaning/story.

tattooed chicks kick A*SS. well at least thats what my sticker says

smile-LOL

Congratulation, enjoy that beautiful baby and good luck on losing the baby weight, I'm sure you can do it.

Congratulations and what a gorgeous baby! I absolutely adore the picture of her lying in daddy's arms with that heart warming grin...it speaks volumes of what a daddy's girl she's gonna be! That one should be blown up and framed. You all look very happy!

NICOLE!! she is BEAUTIFUL...and SO ARE YOU!!!

she is absolutely darling...and if you knew ME, you would know that i usually just reserve my comments on the "cuteness" of a baby that small...as many of them are only "cute" to mom and dad for the first few weeks. NOT THIS BABY!!! she is completely perfect!!! i know, i know...all babies are beautiful...BUT YOURS IS THE BEAUTIFUL-EST-EST!!!!!!!!

SOMEONE GO GRAB THIS BABY THE FIRST PLACE TROPHY!!! I CAN'T GET THE POP UPS ON THE WORK COMPUTER!!!