BEYOND THE OVEN: Introducing Elliott
He’s here!!
Meet Elliott Sallieu!!
He was welcomed into our family on Friday, July 31st at 9.23am and our hearts are beyond full. At 7lbs 12oz and 20.5 inches, he is a blessing we cannot get enough of. It’s been a very exhausting week but I am already loving being his mom.
Every day we are getting to know him. He has his days and nights mixed up for now which has been challenging for the hubs and I but we are adjusting slowly to his world. He loves cuddles, sleeping on daddy’s chest and lights. He does not like outfit changes, burp time, cold wipes or sleeping in the dark.
And as expected Mr J. is a great dad and has been the best partner during this trying first week. He goes back to work on Friday (hold me!!!!!) and I start my time alone with him.
Things will continue to be slow around here on the blog as my hands are busy at home. But don’t worry, there are more guest posts from amazing blogger friends coming your way.
Hope you are all enjoying the last few weeks of summer!
xo
eeeeeee WELCOME TO THE WORLD ELLIOTT!!! I am so excited for you and I know you and Mr J are already the best parents!
Thank you Kayle!!
Baby Elliott is absolutely perfect. Best experience in the world right? No words to describe it. Congrats to you both!
It really is a great experience 🙂
Baby Elliott is absolute perfection!!!!
Thanks Aunt Boo!
He’s absolutely gorgeous! Take your time we’ll be here when you return. Have fun with baby Elliot because they really do grow over night! 🙂 BTW- one my brother in laws is named Sallieu-beautiful name.
Thank you Tonya!! How unexpected your in-law is named Sallieu too. It’s my dad’s name 🙂
He is just so perfect, Zainab! And I love the name. 😉 Hope you both are getting in all the snuggles!
Thanks Steph!! We are getting lots of snuggles in the middle of the night 🙂
That little boy is so precious — thank you for sharing these adorable photos! I know it’s hard, but so fulfilling at the same time. I was so afraid when my husband had to go back to work, but once you get into a rhythm, it’s all good! The best part is, this part doesn’t last too terribly long. Haha. Even though my baby is now 12 and I miss those cuddles in my rocker. Enjoy this special time. 😃
I’m scared he is leaving us and I hope I get into a rhythm soon lol! I want to believe you that it doesn’t last long so I will snuggle with him.
I just want to eat him up!! And words cannot even express how happy I am for you!
Hhahah I do too! I nibble on his teeny tiny toes lol
Oh Z, he is absolutely perfect! My heart is so full of joy for all of you. Enjoy this precious time and all the snuggles with your beautiful bundle of joy 🙂 xoxo
Thank you so much Kelly!!!
What a beautiful little boy, you both must be so proud!! Congratulations, and enjoy this time with your husband as new parents 🙂 <3
Thanks Sam!
congrats!! he is so adorable! 🙂
Thanks Sarah!
Many congratulations!! Welcome, Elliott! Hope baby and mom are doing well. All the best.
Thanks Monica!
He is just perfect!!! I can’t believe how handsome he is! The first couple of weeks can be a challenge for everyone, but it is so, so worth it right? Would you believe I actually miss those newborn days? Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help out while you guys enjoy your time together!
First of all, congrats. Second, he is adorable! <3
Third of all, thanks friend!!
I ve missed this post, and in fact had been wondering for a while….
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is precious!
what a major change in your life, for the better!
Thanks Sally!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! He’s adorable! So happy for you guys 🙂
Welcome to the world handsome! I hope all is going well Z! Being a mother is such an amazing journey. <3
He is just so precious! Congratulations again!
Congratulations, Zainab! I’m so happy for you and your family!
Zainab, I just came across your blog for the first time and, as a Clinical Psychology grad student and fellow blog-lover (/former blog-writer), I just want to say how utterly impressed I am that you can juggle grad school, a successful blog, and now MOTHERHOOD all at once. I imagine it is no easy feat, so I just wanted to say you GO girl.
Thank you Carly! It does seem like a lot to balance all these aspects especially with Elliott. But I am taking things easy and have lots of help from good friends and family to keep me sane 🙂
Such precious pictures, Zainab! He is beautiful.
Congratulations! Elliot is precious!! So happy for your sweet little family!
Oh he is absolutely adorable! Things get harder and easier at the same time each day. Your heart will also grow more than you ever knew possible.
Thanks Emily!
Can’t believe I hadn’t commented on this post yet – Elliot is the sweetest. What an adorable, baby! Looking forward to lots and lots of pictures:-)
Lol! You are too sweet!! Thanks Lauren!
Zainab, Baby Elliott is just adorable!!! Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us! I hope things have been okay with you taking care of the babes on your own during the day!
Thanks Lisa!! Things are slowly getting better 🙂
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Congratulations! he is gorgeous!
Thank you!