I went into labor all on my own for the very first time…
And out of the greatest pain came the greatest joy…
I delivered a healthy baby girl…
I met the daughter I’ve been waiting, praying, and hoping for my whole life…
I became a mother of two incredibly beautiful children…
And my heart grew bigger than I could ever imagine to love, protect, and care for these precious babies that are on loan to me…
Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.
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She is beautiful!
You’re certainly right — they’re both adorable!!
Congratulations, dear.
Both of your babies are beautiful! You should be very proud of yourself and looking so good after just a week!
Your children are beautiful, like you.
She is beautiuful and so is your son! Amazing photos!
That is so beautiful! Great pictures!
It’s amazing really. I never thought I could love another child the way I loved my Sammy. I never imagined that I could give myself to someone else, and when I laid my eyes on Sarah for the first time I was overwhelmed with love and happiness.
You are a remarkable mom Caryn and your babies are blessed to have you as their mother.
I never thought of it that way “on loan to me” motherhood truly is a gift.
Oh my goodness! What beautiful children. Congrats! You look freaking awesome for 1 week after birth.
Caryn, what a beautiful post… You look so content and happy… not to mention SO lovely. The children look wonderful, they are the most adorable babies. I love the one of Josh by himself, and of the two of them together, it really looks like your daughter is smiling up at Josh.
Thank you so much for sharing such precious memories with us.
I hope you are feeling well and getting plenty of rest. Don’t over-do it, now.
Hope all of your dreams are fulfilled in the new year!
These pictures are awesome. The top one with you and the kids needs to be framed and hung on the wall. It’s priceless.
Such sweet photos. You are truly blessed. Can’t wait to meet your new little one… 🙂
What touching pictures. Thank you for sharing them! You are blessed, indeed!
Love the pictures!
OMG Caryn she is beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family.
Lovely pictures there 😀