She’s here! Introducing our little Hannah…

We have been truly blessed…
On the 24th of October,
our little girl 
was born.
Hannah Elise
…a very special addition to our family and little sister to Asher and Lydia. 
She's a little dot of a babe.

at just 2.850 kg / 6lb 5oz.
Our first 10 days together have been spent taking in and celebrating the little things…
trying to commit these precious moments to memory in all their detail and wonder.
As you can imagine, I have so many photos that I would like to share… too many in fact. So, I have simply chosen a few of my favourites.
Some final bump photos on the 23rd, the last day of my pregnancy.
23 10 2012 The evening before Hannah's birth 6
Early morning, Wednesday the 24th of October, we finally meet Hannah face to face…
Hannah Elise G 24 10 2012
Sweet sleep…
Sweet Sleep
Hannah's first bath. Such tiny toes…
Hannah's first bath 4
All rosey-cheeked and happy to be dry again.
Hannah's first bath 2
We quickly discovered that the 0000 sized clothes we had organised were going to be too big for our little girl, so DD (doting Dad) headed to the shops to find a premmy outfit for her to wear home.

Didn't he choose well? So sweet! Tiny booties, hat, suit and jacket… a perfect fit, but we still had to roll up the legs! : ) 
Hannah's homecoming 9 ~ 29 10 12
On Monday, we headed home to begin our life together.
Hannah's homecoming 3 ~ 29 10 12
For now, that means little sleep, endless loads of washing and hours of lovely cuddles while getting to know each other.
Rosebud lips ~ Hannah
A blessing indeed.
Just one more, that I simply must share. One of my favourite photos was taken by our 17 year old daughter.… a special moment between sisters.
)

Lydia and Hannah 2
Until next time,

15 Responses

  1. Sue

    Congratulations, shes beautiful x

  2. Oh Melissa – she’s precious and I particularly love the picture of her darling wee toes poking out of the water – perfect! My friend that smile on your face says it all – you look radiant.
    Welcome to the world Miss Hannah, I’m sure we are all going to enjoy watching the pictures of you growing up <3
    hugs, Miche'le

  3. She is just so beautiful, congratulations again and welcome earthside Miss Hannah.

  4. Dagmar Märker

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch und alles alles Gute ! Sie ist so wunderschön.

    Liebe Grüße
    Dagmar

  5. Anita Kroll

    So sweet and pretty!

  6. Lu

    esto es verdadero amor, festeja la vida, la maternidad es maravillosa.Felicidades familia!

  7. She’s just gorgeous,cogratulatins on the birt of such sweetness 🙂 Barb.

  8. Wow! Congragulations to you all. Wow! She’s absolutely gorgeous. I haven’t seen such a cute baby in a very long time. Just perfect. You did good!!

  9. Hannah is beautiful. Congratulations. Hugs,

  10. Oh Hannah is adorable, love the toes and the rosey cheeks and yes holding big sisters nd s priceless! Enjoy all those precious moments!
    Hugs
    Jo

  11. so beautiful & sweet! congrats!

  12. Peg

    What a beautiful little girl! She is so perfect and looks like a porcelain doll. Great job. Enjoy the time and rest.

    Thank you for sharing the pictures of your precious doll.

  13. Congratulations, Hannah is beautiful. So sweet and small. Glad that you are all doing well. Hope to catch up one day. Have been thinking of you. She is a blessing.

  14. deanna

    Wonderful! What a precious addition to your family. I’m sure she will be very spoiled and well loved!

  15. Anna

    A very big heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on your precious bundle Hannah. What a beautiful family you have. Absolutely gorgeous photos.