Last May I shared how I had struggled with infertility and a pregnancy loss. And then I shared with (guarded) joy, that I was finally pregnant again. My rainbow baby. For those of you who may not know, a rainbow baby is a child who is born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant/child loss. They are the joy and the miracle that comes after the storm.
I’ve spent the last two weeks in newborn survival mode bliss. Enjoying every single baby snuggle. Every adorable noise and face. All the miracles that a newborn baby brings.
Allow me to introduce you to my daughter, Norah Grace.
Norah was born on September 23rd at 5:40 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 4.8 oz and was 20 1/4″ long. <3
She came into the world fast and furious after a looooong (non-progressing) early labor. I want to share my birth story when I have time. But you know how that goes with a newborn ;) I thought I’d better at least check in with the world so ya’ll knew we are still alive over here.
I’d heard it’s easier the second time. Birth and recovery that is. But I can tell you that was not the case for me. Even a few years (older) seems to make a difference in how you recover and I’m feeling like a total old fart right now.
Hopefully, you stick around. I have a few birth myths I want to talk about when I get to my birth story. Plus, all the newborn cloth diapers I’ve gotten to try…I can’t wait to share the ones I love, and the ones I didn’t.
Finally, I want to say thank you and send so much love to all of you who have offered me prayers and words of support throughout my pregnancy. You touched my heart in a special way and I won’t ever forget it.
Jess says
So beautiful! Thank you so much for writing the newborn blogs. It has been such a blessing reading your blog. I’m looking forward to cloth diapering my first rainbow baby in January!
Trisha W, says
Congratulations! She is beautiful. Now you get to add a new little girl’s name to your about section.
Jennifer Reinhardt says
Thanks! It’s totally on my to do list…not getting to done ;)
Anne says
So happy for you and your family! God bless your beautiful little Norah!
Carolyn says
HOORAY and CONGRATULATIONS! Those are such lovely photos of both of you, and I hope you take the time to care for yourself just as much as you’re caring for your girls :) We’ll all be here when you get a chance to come up for air, so enjoy those snuggles and don’t hurry back! :)
Elizabeth Parker says
Congrats! She is beautiful! Take care. ?
Natasha says
Congratulations Jenn! I’m so ecstatic for you and the family. <3
Kate Pedersen says
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful!! So happy that you are both doing well!!
Dawne says
Congratulations, mama! <3
Shahira says
Congratulations. Total cuddly snuggly new born. God bless.
Anel says
Oh my goodness, she is beautiful!! Congrats!
Katrina says
Congratulations Jenn! She is gorgeous and so are you. Enjoy every day:)
Melissa F says
Congratulations! She is beautiful! Can’t wait to see her in all those adorable newborn diapers!
Nicole Feldmann says
She’s beautiful!!! Congrats mama <3 my rainbow boy will be 4 months on the 12th. Time flies!!