Well, as expected, I’ve been a bit preoccupied the past couple of days! Being a new mom is a busy, busy job, absolutely my top priority, and is just incredible.
I cannot even begin to express the joy and happiness that our new little Lucas brings us.
The day after Lucas was born.
So what has life been like lately? Well, there’s a whole lot of adjusting and learning, plenty of laughs, plenty of tears (hello, hormones), plenty of second guessing, and PLENTY of sitting and just staring at this little face.
There’s diaper and onesie changes galore, leaky boobs (hey, it’s the truth…and it’s umm, interesting!, meals eaten mindlessly and so many generous, wonderful visitors.
Cody is still not quite sure what to think of the little guy and it cracks us up.
As the days have gone on, he seems to make is way just a little bit closer each day. At first, anytime Lucas so much as moved a finger, Cody would jump back with his tail huge, getting all skittish. Now, he’s starting to get pretty curious about whatever this new “thing” is in his territory.
I love it.
So yes, things around here are busy, a little hectic and are nothing short of absolutely wonderful. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to express just how amazing it feels to be a mom, and honestly, most of the time it still doesn’t even seem real.
But then I just get one look at this face and I realize, it’s definitely real.
And we are just so, so blessed.
Felicia says
Congratulations Courtney! You and Jay did an amazing job! Best of luck to both of you:)
Judy says
OMG! So, so happy for you! I just stumbled across your blog the other day. What an exciting time for you! I’m expecting my first this October and am FREAKING out, lol. Enjoy this time!!! Can’t wait to hear about your newborn adventures. :o)
Kim says
Awwwww congrats Courtney!!! I just had a baby and I am so curious how you are recovering post delivery. I was in so much pain for weeks with stiches. You look amazing though…i looked like hell :(
angie says
He is beautiful! Congrats on being a new mom, enjoy every second it goes by so fast:(
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
He is so precious! You’re giving me baby fever :).
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
He is so stinkin’ cute!! I can’t wait to get more Lucas updates :)
Molly says
Congrats Courtney and Jay! Lucas is perfect. I know times are crazy right now and you’re exhausted, but it will fly by. Enjoy all the snuggles now!!!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
he is sooooo adorable!!!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Aside from the leaky boobs I hope you’re doing ok as well! Love the name! He’s so darn cute!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns says
So happy for you guys!!! Oh Cody lol he probably doesn’t understand what’s going on. He’ll love Baby Lucas one day :)
Shaina says
Yay! That little man it stinkin’ cute! I am due with my first on Aug 8th and this post and all your pictures just get me so emotional and excited! Praying for a continued happy family and healthy recovery!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
Soooo this post isn’t helping w/ that text I sent you earlier today… :)
Courtney says
Maybe Baby Tooth needs a Baby Finger bff! :)
Courtney says
signed… Not STSL Courtney, a different Courtney! haha
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
haha! baby finger sounds kind of creepy. maybe baby peanut? ha!! :D
Courtney says
Haha yeah you’re right! Baby Peanut (Baby Nut? lol) has a nice ring to it :)
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Congrats to you and Jay! Lucas is beyond adorable! I love the picture of Cody just gazing at him! You should frame that. I’m sure they will be best friends in no time :)
Misty says
Congratulations!! He is adorable:)
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Again, congrats to you and Jay! Lucas is just SO adorable! So happy for you!!!
Jane {In the Pink and Green} says
Congrats Courtney! He is just perfect :)
Heather C says
I loved reading this; I can just tell where your heart is right now and I’m SO excited for our little girl in October =)
Congratulations to you all! Best wishes!
Laura @losingrace says
Congrats, you are going to make an amazing mom!
Pets are so funny getting used to babies. When my sister had her son a few months ago her dog went through a really weird phase getting used to him. Now he is the most protective little dog ever! If my nephew cries, her dog (a Boston Terrier) will run over and start licking his hand or face to try and help. It’s super cute!
Claire says
Looking fantastic and happy, Courtney! That little bean is SO stinkin’ cute. He’s perfect in every way. It’s so amazing to me (not a parent) to think that he was going inside of you for 9 months and now is HERE :-) Enjoy it!!
Jessica @ My Tasty Theatrical Life says
Congratulations again!! He is absolutely beautiful!!
Shari says
So sweet. Enjoy every moment with your new little love!
Kaitlyn says
This post brought tears to my eyes! Lucas is BEAUTIFUL and I’m so excited for you and Jay :)
PS…LOVE the stories about Cody + Baby..hah!
AshleyCarole says
Congratulations on your amazing bundle of joy!! Soak up these precious moments.
Lauren says
CONGRATS!! He is absolutley precious!! Sooo happy for you both! :)
Amanda Perry @ Sistas of Strength says
So very sweet! Lots of laughs and tears is exactly the way it should be. :) Have fun!
Brittany @ read, run, repeat says
Congratulations Mom and Dad– and Cody too!! It looks like you are all settling in just fine :D
Emily @ The Good Era says
Congratulations!!! So happy for you all…what a blessing <3
Nina says
Congrats on your precious baby boy! And btw, you look way cuter than I ever did in the hospital after my son was born. I looked like a mess haha. Enjoy all your newborn snuggles! It’s truly the best time of your life and just continues to get more and more fun as they get older. My son is 13 months and every day seems to be better than the last.
Karleen says
Omg Lucas is adorable!!!!!
Rachel says
Congratulations! He is precious. God is Great! :)
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
What a cutie! I am loving Cody’s reaction, too! He definitely isn’t quite sure, but he will come around!
Haley @ Cupcakes and Sunshine says
So sweet!! Congratulations! He is precious!! And congrats to Cody for ease into adjusting. (:
Lauren says
He is so beautiful! I’ve been reading your blog forever, so I know how great of parents you and Jay are going to be.
Christina @StinaOnTheMove says
He is perfect.
Congratulations to you and Jay! I am sure you are amazing parents.
Nicole @ Curly Mommy says
This was the cutest post. I had a few awww’s and mommy tears. Motherhood agrees with you, and Lucas is one of the cutest babies I have ever seen. I think he looks a lot like Jay! Congrats to you and your little family :) :)
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes says
What a wonderful time for you and Jay! Enjoy and soak up every second!
Faith@The Stirring Place says
Ahhh!!! Makes me tear up. congrats!!!
Andea @ The Fit Scoop says
Aw, I was tearing up reading this. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! I’m due in November with my first and can’t wait to finally meet my own little one :-)
Erin G. @ Treats and Sneaks says
Congratulations! He is SO STINKIN’ CUTE!!!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Congrats!! Enjoy every moment with that precious little boy!! He is adorable! what a beautiful family!
Kelsey Yoki says
Many congratulations to you and Jay (and Cody, too!). He looks absolutely precious and I’m sure that has crossed your mind already! What a cute little boy!
Courtney says
Congratulations to you & Jay! Lucas is absolutely perfect and I wish you guys nothing but the best. This post is kicking my baby fever into overdrive!!!
Melissa says
Congratulations to you and your family, again! The photos of Lucas and Cody are so cute!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Awwr Courtney… your little guy is absolutely precious and I couldn’t be happier for you! I can’t even imagine how amazing it must feel to be a new mother, but I -can- say that I can’t wait to experience it myself some day.
RunEatRepeat says
Love love love :)
Yaara Leve says
Courtney,
He’s beyond beautiful and precious! That sweet little face!!! I’m so happy and excited for you! You look so happy. Enjoy this amazing new journey. I’m looking forward to his and your updates :)
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit says
Congratulations! What a precious little baby.
Nikki Finn says
Oh, such a lovely family with a precious little beautiful angel :) he is so adorable :) the second picture is like from some “baby catalogue” :D sometimes we make jokes in our country about babies that are super cute questioning their parents “where can I buy it?” … “oh, we found him in the catalogue” :D :D :D he is really perfect :)
Caitie @ twentytwofit says
Congratulations!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
He is so, so cute. Congrats again Courtney, I can only imagine how amazing this experience must be for you and Jay!
Jamie @ Sometimes Healthy Living Blog says
Awww, keep the pictures coming. He’s absolutely adorable! Congrats to you both on such an amazing gift. I look forward to hearing more of your amazing stories about being a mommy :-)
Krystina says
Congratulations Courtney!!! He is absolutely adorable!!!
Anna says
He’s so precious! So happy for you and Jay! :)
Rebecca P. says
Congrats! Lucas is so adorable! You have a beautiful family, you and Jay should be so proud!
Stacey M. says
Soooo glad you posted this today … what an absolutely adorable baby. My heart just melts looking at him – as does yours and Jay’s every time! I’m so glad you and your babe are doing well … I’m sure it’s definitely a huge (but VERY welcome) adjustment on your part. I look forward to more of your posts, as I am learning so much from your experiences. I’m also now looking more and more forward to the day I can bring my own little one into this world.
Alycia says
I’m so happy for you all! It looks like everyone is adjusting great. So funny about Cody!
Happy bday tomorrow to Jay! Mine is tomorrow also, which is how I remember. :)
Heather says
I don’t think I ever said congratulations even though I totally social media stalked til he was born! Congratulations girl! Being a mom is the best, most rewarding amazing thing in the world, and you are going to rock it. Lucas is absolutely precious – give his little newborn head a big sniff for me ;)
april says
he is just too cute! congrats again on your new blessing!! =)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
This post made me tear up! I’m just SO happy for you, Court. You’ve worked so hard for that cute little Lucas of yours. I can relate all too well to all of the emotions you’re experiencing. Enjoy every single moment! Love you!
Lisa says
He’s so gosh darn handsome! It must be quite the change having a little one around now. Congrats again on the new perfect addition to the family!
So happy for your family!
Amanda Mantz Sechrist says
He is so adorable! You look amazing. God Bless.
Diana says
Congratulations!! Oh, I love the picture with Cody watching from afar.. So cute!! And baby Lucas looks very sweet and tall!! I wish your family well!!
Suzanne @ Mixing It Up says
Okay, because he is the cutest thing that I have seen since my babies, he is giving me MAJOR baby fever!!! I thought I loved your pregnancy posts but nope, they don’t compare to the new baby posts. He is absolutely precious!! Time to start working on my hubby….for the 3rd time!! ;-)
Nicole G. says
Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!! :)
Naomi says
Congratulations! He is adorable :)
Ashley @ Life and Fitness says
I am so happy for you guys!! I am glad everything is going well & Cody is warming up to the idea of having a baby brother ;)
Morgan says
Aaannddd I totally just had to restrain from bursting into tears at my desk. He is absolutely adorable I can’t even stand it. And so tiny! LOL at the leaky boobs. So happy for you both! Can’t wait to meet him :)
Meredith @ DareYouTo says
Oh my goodness, he is BEAUTIFUL. Congratulations to both of you! Cute about Cody’s adjustment phase.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I love that second picture of him. He’s just perfect! And it still blows my mind that he’s here.
Lisa says
Congratulations! He’s such a cutie pie. Hope you and Jay are getting some R&R when you can.
Robin says
Beautiful blog! Blessings to the 3 of you!
Delaney says
He is absolutely perfect! Congratulations!
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says
What a sweet post. And baby!
I love that picture of him and Cody…they’re kind of laying the same way! :-)
Sar says
Aww he is sooo cute!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy these days, they grow so darn fast! It seems like my sis was just telling me she was preggers, now my little nephew is 3!!! Thanks for updating us with some pics! :)
xai says
So happy for you both! He is so perfect and adorable!
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
He is just too adorable. Congratulations!
Kristin says
Thanks for sharing baby pics! Lucas is adorable!!! You are going to be a great mommy!
LAUREN B. says
He is so so precious, and he looks so much like my little Jackson when he was born! Enjoy every moment!
Avery @ YoungAspirations says
That is the most handsome newborn I’ve ever seen!! Congrats on being a mom!! He’s precious!
Kelly says
He’s precious Courtney! So happy for you!!
Sarah says
He is seriously one of the most beautiful newborns ever! So sweet, I am so excited for you!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
Lucas is absolutely adorable!! Big congrats to you and your whole family!
Nicole says
So darn cute, congrats!!
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Oh, my gosh, Courney! So happy for you! Welcome to mommy-hood!
Miranda @ Miranda Runs says
He’s adorable!! Congrats Courtney and Jay!!
Coco says
Ummm I want one. Badly.
Jessie says
Soooo cute!! And Cody is just hilarious :)
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
He is so precious!
Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate says
You and Jay certainly did well, he is absolutely adorable Courtney. You are obviously adjusting to being a mom very well, enjoy this time with him! :-)
Diana says
congratulations, he is just precious!
Annette@FitnessPerks says
Congrats! He is so precious!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
He is seriously so, so precious!!! Gorgeous little boy. Congrats again :)
Brooke @ Running In Heels says
Oh my goodness, he is too precious! I am so excited for your adorable little family :)
Beverly Aragon says
He is absolutely precious! So, so, so happy for you and your sweet little family :)
Tiphani says
Congratulations Courtney! He is absolutely precious :) Enjoy all the snuggles – my son is 13 months and he fell asleep on me this morning. I could not believe how big he was! The time goes by so fast :)
Alison says
Yippee! Such a beautiful baby boy :) Congratulations again and best, best wishes!
Cortney Scott says
Congrats! He is beautiful, it makes me excited to have a new born again! It goes so fast, enjoy every moment. I also want to recommend babywise to you. It is an amazing book that helps you get your baby to sleep really well. Both my girls slept thru the night by eight weeks with this blessed book, and still love to sleep! Good luck with everything. You will do great! Motherhood is the best blessing our Heavenly Father has given us woman! Enjoy every moment.
Tara@PNWRunner says
I am sooo happy for your family. Lucas is just so cute. Cody is the watch cat over Lucas!!
Jenn@Be ME says
I am so happy for you and your little family. He is handsome. We are adjusting with our newborn as well. AND experiencing so many different emotions!
Ashley {The North Carolina Cowgirl} says
Congrats Lucas is precious!! Having a newborn in the house is a big change but I’m sure you will adjust quickly and find a good routine that works for you. Enjoy him while he’s little too because they grow up soooo fast. :)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
He is precious—-> and HE’S HERE! :)
Enjoy all the changes- after almost a year of being a mom, it’s still changing every.single.day.
PS- mom’s intuition is always right- don’t need to second guess yourself—-being right for YOUR child is the perk of being a mom :)
Babs says
What precious photos. It feels surreal looking at your photos and knowing that in 12 weeks I’ll be taking my own. It was really exciting following your pregnancy.
Sarah @ A Refining Adventure says
Oh my! He is precious! I love the picture with his little rear end up in the air. I’m sure you and Jay are in love. Looking forward to seeing lots more of your little man. Hope you’re doing ok and getting your rest when possible!
Lauren @ LaMaLu Boutique says
Congratulations! He is SO precious. I love the pic of him in the yellow onesie.
Staci says
Little Lucas is so adorable!!! Looking at all of the wonderful photos really makes me want a baby right now. I keep telling myself hubby and I need to wait one more year, but all of these sweet photos are making that very difficult!!! I look forward to seeing more pictures of baby Lucas growing!!
Lauren @ Confessions of a First Time Mom says
Beautiful post, Courtney! Brings me back to a year ago (my daughter was born July 26, 2012). Enjoy the quiet moments, the cuddles, and the newborn sleeping on your chest (I REALLY miss that). Congrats!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
ah congrats congrats congrats again and a million times over! xo
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
He’s so beautiful Courtney!! Congratulations.
I’m not sure if you are planning on sharing your birth story eventually but I would love to read about it!
Danica @ It's Progression says
The pictures are beautiful…and he’s beyond adorable, Courtney!
Congratulations, again – so happy for you and your family! :)
Maureen says
Lucas is SO incredibly beautiful!!!! Thank you so much for sharing pictures of him <3
Enjoy and soak in everything! Congratulations!!!!!!
The picture of him and Cody where he has his feet tucket all cute in his yellow outfit is sooooo adorable.
Jenny says
You’re making me teary!!! :-) So happy for you guys!
Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts says
This just made me cry a little bit! My little one is 6 months old and I can still clearly remember those first couple of days/weeks while you’re getting used to your new life. It’s an amazing amazing time, and it goes by SO FAST, so savor every moment with Baby Lucas!!!!
Ellie says
Congrats again, and he’s so cute! He’s like exactly half you and half Jay :D I agree that a newborn is busy busy but a blessing! Enjoy every second
Hannah says
That Lucas and Cody picture is absolutely precious-Cody will love the new addition to your family. :)
Nancy A. says
Oh my gosh!! He is adorable!!!! That is one handsome little guy. Knew he would be very good looking with you two for parents! Have fun, they are such a wonderful gift. Try to get some rest and I know you are doing a great job of being mom and dad!
Renee @ Fit For Motherhood says
Congratulations!! I am so excited for all of you. He is adorable. :)
Elizabeth says
Congrats!!! he is adorable:)
Nala says
Aww, Lucas is truly precious and you are certainly blessed. Congratulations on your new arrival and may you have a great journey as parents!
amber says
I love this! I’m due in December and I’ve been so nervous about everything, this makes me see how worth it it is. :)
amber says
I definitely didn’t post that recently! I must have typed something wrong :P
Lauren says
He’s a stud :) I’m so happy for you and Jay. I’m sure Cody will warm up to him as time goes on! I hope the adjustments come easy for you both with time! <3
Allison says
He’s adorable! And you look awesome!
Allison
Michelle says
I just had to say, CONGRATULATIONS! He is absolutely ADORABLE!
Bek @ Crave says
You almost had me tearing up there! I love the shots where Lucas is on his belly all huddled up ahhah and the shots with Cody being a stalker- so beautiful! x
Melissa @ Fit 'n' Well Mommy says
Congrats and welcome to mommyhood! He is so precious! Enjoy ever minute of it because it goes by way too fast!
Allison says
What a beautiful baby!! Congratulations!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Congratulations again! He is absolutely adorable.
char eats greens says
He’s absolutely adorable!! Mindless meals FOR SURE!! And mindless time whizzing by. Sometimes it would be 2 in the afternoon, yet I felt like it was 9am!!
Julia says
Congratulations! He’s just too precious! :)
Mackenzie says
Lucas is adorable, congrats!