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....

This May Very Well Be The ***only*** Pics That We Don't Want To Resize. Even In Monster-sizes, She Is Still Beautiful...don't Dare Put The Oversize Pic Of One Of Us Up There....lol....but She Can *definitely* Pull It Off...

Wow, how precious she is. You did fantastic as well. You look so tiny on that bed.

My favorite picture is of her in someone's hands, like Anne Geddes photos.

Oh Daisy, what a DOLL!! Congratulations on a wonderful job well done! Your family is beautiful and I send all the best wishes for a quick return to sleeping through the night.

Enjoy the ride--it's a doozy!!

Congrats to mum, dad and the baby...a beautiful family and I love that third picture above all...the pose and the little smiling newborn- adorable!

Daisy - you don't look like you just had a baby!!! All my pictures after having a baby are of me dragging & lookin' real crappy. You look absolutely beautiful!!

And for the baby?!?! What can I say that everyone didn't say already?!?! Cute award is definately in her future. You have every reason to be a proud Mommy.

Enjoy this time you have because it will pass by very quickly. :)

Congratulation's on the birth of your baby girl, she so beautiful, record every precious moment with her, because they seem to grow up so fast.

Maria:)

Hey Nicole, Im just NOW viewing this thread...

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she is BEAUTIFUL! Makes my eyes tear-up, seeing her innocent peaceful face...

awe, Nic... cherish these days, cause before you can blink, she'll be starting Kindergarten!

BTW: Ive never seen a new mommy look this awesome so soon after child birth!

Congratulations! Such a beautiful family. I can't believe you had enough strength to put on makeup while at the hospital lol, when I gave birth I looked like a dirty mop. Greasy hair and swollen like a baloon. You look great!

Look at you! You now have it all. Congratulations!

Just came across your baby's picture, and she is beautiful. So happy for you.

newbie,

Lydia

She is BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations

That might be the cutest baby I've ever seen! (except for mine). I loved the Anne Geddes-esque pic of the baby and the hands too.

OMG seeing this realizing she's now 4-5 months old. She's adorable and I can bet she doesn't fit in daddy's hand like that anymore

Congratulations!! She is absolutely beautiful!!

AWWWWWWWWWWWW so cute. Makes me want to start on #2!!!

CONGRATULATIONS