Koi is 1 month

I can't believe that an entire month has passed since our little rainbow arrived. It has been an amazing month and I have been loving every moment of mommy-hood. The first two weeks were rough on me as I was healing and needed extra help, but that soon went away. Then I went for a slight jog at 3 weeks postpartum and that was something that definitely shouldn't have happened. I decided to just chill out until I get cleared by the doctor which hopefully will be at my 6 week checkup. I am just eager to workout and get some of this weight off. I happily put on 64 pounds while pregnant....eeek! 34 pounds have come off so far, but I am ready to get off the rest. I know that I can do it so i'm not worried about that part, but I am more than ready.
We have done a lot of things during Koi's first month of life so here are some of the highlights in pictures.

Koi comes comes

 first road trip to Frostproof, FL 

met his great granny 

went to his first restaurant, Miguels 

celebrated first holiday

took first bath

first trip out alone with mommy was to Walgreens

ate first bottle of breast milk

experienced tummy time for the first time

went to the mall

went to ybor

1 month checkup

rainbows big day

7 FEBRUARY 2014 IN PICTURE REVIEW

rainbow has arrived

In 2011, I wrote a blog post about the meaning of Koi fish and the love that Demetrius and I have for them. (click here to read ) I researched their meaning more thoroughly when we found out that we were expecting again, and couldn't find a name more fitting. Demetrius and I had to overcome a huge obstacle in life when our daughter, Adelyn Jade went to heaven. Losing a child is extremely hard and at times I didn't know if we would ever find happiness again. Even though life threw us an unwanted curve ball, Demetrius and I have made it to easier and happier times.

Koi symbolize levels of strength and perseverance that people display through the trials and tribulations of life. They also represent strong individuals who have overcome struggles and hardships and I for sure feel that my hubby and I have definitely done that. Koi is our living proof that with love and much needed support, you can make it through anything. With our hearts filled with joy and happiness, I am excited to share with all of you our rainbow, our son, our Koi Winston Hilmes.