Welcome Addison Jane!

Molli and I had the pleasure of venturing to Chicago for a couple days to spend time with some very special people.  My best friend joined the ranks of motherhood on Thursday and we took it upon ourselves to help welcome this sweet new baby into the world. Addison Jane Ritter was born at 7:41Thursday morning, measuring in at a delicate 6lbs 4oz and 19.5 inches long. She has light brown locks and unbelievably perfect little features. It’s a rare occasion to see a beautiful newborn, but Addison is one of them.  

I spent quite a bit of time remembering Molli’s birth and our experience in the hospital. It made me thankful all over again for the tremendous blessings we received there and the insurmountable joy of meeting my baby girl for the first time.  Nothing in the world will ever compare to that first moment, staring into her eyes for the first time after carrying her all those months. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be there as Amanda shared in those experiences and dips her toes in all of the intricacies of mothering a newborn. 

(look at our little city baby!)

We had a heck of a time getting up to Chicago.  Long story short:  After some deliberation regarding who should go, form of transportation, length of visit, etc. It was decided that Molli and I would take a LEX bus, meet up with Nancy at Midway Airport and share a cab to the hospital.  As it were, things did not run as smoothly as planned but eventually Molli and I did make it there, by means of a bus, a shuttle and a taxi (a couple hours past schedule!).  It was a little overwhelming traveling alone with her to/in a city I’m not familiar with, but we made it!  I didn’t get to spend a whole lot of time at the hospital because they have a “no children under age 12 rule” so today was the gem of the experience.

Addison and Amanda were discharged from the hospital and Drew brought them home in a fancy schmancy car.  Lou Lou, Stella, Nancy, Molli and I were so excited to welcome them to their home for the first time as a family of three.  Addison got to meet her doggies, sleep in her crib, look out her window to view the city and meet her best friend.  We already have big plans for Molli and Addi.  Molli is pretty much gargantuan next to little Addi, but she has plenty of time to catch up.   All in all, it was a very nice visit- one we will certainly never forget. 

 

Amanda is doing well recovering from labor and delivery and is a natural at mommyhood.  Drew is also getting his hands dirty and relishing in his new responsibilities of being a daddy.  He’s taking his role very seriously, utilizing google on a regular basis (what did people do before internet research?). They are both quite obviously in love with their little angel.  Grammy Nancy is there for a couple weeks mommy Amanda and to give some major snuggles to her granddaughter. Everyone is thriving and life is so, so good.