Lovely readers, I am so excited to introduce you to our precious little girl, Mimi Ada Copeland, born on 19th January.
Mimi’s birth feels like a magical blur that happened so long ago. In fact, it feels as though we have known her forever. But the reality is she arrived just three short weeks ago, and she was in quite a hurry, too. After just a few hours in the hospital out she came and our five year wait to meet her was over. I’ll never forget the moment I saw her beautiful little face for the first time and I haven’t stopped staring at it in wonder since.
The newborn bubble has been wonderful, terrifying and exhausting all at the same time – nothing quite prepares you for the realisation that you are responsible for keeping this tiny little baby happy and healthy. Mimi feeds non-stop and doesn’t sleep during the day so achieving anything at the moment is near impossible but I’m just going with it (this is the very first time she has settled herself to sleep during the day so I’ve grabbed a few minutes to write this). I’ve very quickly learnt that I need to place my phone, water bottle, snacks, TV remote on the correct side of me according to which boob she is on – this is an important lesson!
For now, I will be taking a short break from the blog and popping in as and when I can. We’ve waited a long time for this beautiful babe so I intend to make the most of this time as everyone keeps telling me it goes so fast; I already miss her being teeny tiny!
Thank you so much to everyone who has messaged me, left gorgeous comments on my Instagram or Facebook posts. I can not get over how kind and generous everyone has been. It is so amazing to be able to share the happiness we feel with you.
Katy and Mimi xxx
What a lovely post to read to kick off the week-end! Welcome to the world Mimi blue-eyed ! x
We love you precious Mimi so much! Here’s to the adventure and watching you grow xxxx
So glad it is all going well! Remember to ask for help with the feeding if you need it. She is adorable. Xx
So glad to hear that all is well and your beautiful girl is here!
my heart melts reading this, just so happy for you 3. enjoy your little lady xx
She is absolute perfection! I couldn’t be more pleased for you – take as much time as you need lovely. Enjoy that precious little girl (love her name as well btw) xxx
Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous little thing! I’m glad you seem to be taking it all in your stride and taking the time to enjoy it all. Your blog readers will still be here waiting to hear from you whenever you can post so take your time. It does go so very fast! I’m so happy for you and your little family!
So happy for you! You definitely need all the necessary items in arms length before starting to feed. You will quickly learn how to carry around baby without losing the latch and doing everything with one hand. Enjoy these early days. Xoxo
oh, congrats!! I was thinking it was almost that time! She’s lovely, and that is a wonderful name.
Oh so happy for you and your little family… Congratulations, and enjoy this very special time
Congratulations, she’s beautiful! My middle daughter is called Mimi – it’s short for Imogen. Her big sister was only 17 months old when she was born and ‘Imogen’ was a bit of a mouthful for her. It came out as ‘Mimi’ and it stuck!
Soak up those wonderful, terrifying, exhausting, snuggly newborn days while you can. Already looking forward to more gorgeous photos soon 🙂
Aaaah Katy!!!!! I just popped over to see how you were getting on and if there was any news – and LOOK!!!! She’s arrived!!!!!! I’m so, so happy for you. I went through a similar journey and the feeling of euphoria when you finally meet the children you’ve been waiting and longing for is indescribable. Delighted for you lovely. Welcome to the world little Mimi xxxxx
Beautiful post, Katy. Congratulations and enjoy your time off! xxx
Congratulations again. She really is beautiful! She will sleep eventually, but go with the flow and make the most of those snuggley couch days!
Muchas felicidades!Mis mejores deseos! Disfruta de tu bebé y cuando vuelvas aquí estaremos!
Teeny tiny beauty, so happy for you! xxx
Words fail…Enjoy! ????
P.S. Those question marks in the last post were pink hearts! (dont know what happened)
soooo cute!!!!
Oh I’m thrilled for you. I’ve not checked in on this blog for a long time and knew of your brave and difficult struggles to conceive so I’m thrilled for you. What a beauty she is. So happy for you. X
What a beautiful little bundle…she is totally adorable!!
I landed on your page looking for inspiration for home decor. But my oh my. What a beauty Mimi is. Congratulations
oh just sent this how lovely indeed congratulations
Mimi is so cute and adorable. ‘Overload of cuteness’ I Should say. We are now expecting more blog posts dedicated to your child. 🙂
So so happy for you darling. Mimi is just gorgeous. Soak it up they grow way too fast!!!! Looking forward to all your blog posts our your family adventure and LOVING the nursery. If I have another you can come design my nursery for me WOW! I just voted you blogosphere blog of the year lady…. I think your blog is amazing as always!
Incredible!
Enjoy and take your time with every moment x lots of love being sent x
It is the best journey we can have x