What gorgeous little guy he is, congratulations!!! You have such a beautiful family.

You look gorgeous and I am in total awe of you !

So many congrats, you have a lovely family I adore photo 8. And the matchy polka dots, YLF!

Adorable! I think he looks a lot like his papa.

You are already looking great - you just never stop!

Late but sincere congratulations on the new addition, and what a cute one! Your family is sweet - I hope you are all enjoying the new cutie.

I have been looking out for this announcement but only just saw it!! Congratulations on a most fabulous baby!!!! I too am in awe of your looks and the fact you posted anything at all, let alone that thread.

I loved bottoms ( skirt and trousers) made of a fabric called bengaline for dressing in the immediate post partum period, although I wore it a lot in the second trimestre too. It is woven yet stretchy and firm, and helps to keep things in in a comfortable way.

You look amazing GP! And as a doula, I see A LOT of post partum moms! Please take it easy though - you and baba need some time to just rest a little! What a speedy labour you had!

As an apple shape, I totally identify with how you loved dressing your preggy belly - I felt exactly the same - for the first time in my life I could flaunt my belly instead of hide it!

I have been reading a lot about the benefits of belly binding recently - have you looked into that at all if your squishy post partum belly really bothers you?

Wow, thank you all so much everyone for the congratulations and well wishes and compliments and words of encouragement! I've read all of your comments several times--sorry it's taken me so long to respond. It's been a very busy and tiring week, getting used to the new baby and nursing a lot and taking him to all the doctor visits and the two older kids to school and activities. Baby was jaundiced so we had to take him in for multiple followups--we've been to the doctor's office 3 times in the last week (he's fine though now that the milk is in). And I had a low grade fever and chills two nights ago so I went to the OB yesterday and she put me on antibiotics for possible mild infection. I am trying to take it easy and rest as much as possible but it's tough as the baby is up a lot at night nursing and fussing. DH and I were complaining to each other how the baby sleeps all day and is up all night and DD said, "Well that's because the baby is nocturnal." LOL--she's smart! DH has been off work these last couple of weeks and doing most of the chores and cooking and taking care of the kids, which is great.

As for fashion, haven't been taking WIWs the last few days as I've been wearing the polka dot skirt a lot! Thanks JennyK for the tip about the BeBands--I had one that I didn't use during pregnancy but I tried it a few days ago and it was perfect to cover up the belly area. And hil, I did buy a binder as well so I think I'll try that as well. I did manage to make it to the mall with my mom one afternoon to buy some nursing bras. Breastfeeding is awesome--the engorgement makes my belly look comparatively smaller and is making the weight start to melt away, LOL. I think I've already lost another 5 lb in the last few days despite eating a ton. I bought a couple of tops in a size up to tide me over during this transition period.

Will post more later, but just wanted to say thanks for all the support and encouragement! I am overwhelmed with your kindness! What a fab group!!

Congratulations on your darling little man GP. He is just gorgeous! Little babies make my heart flutter. You look beautiful GP. I love that polka dot skirt. And the polka dot nappy bag ... Swoon. I'm very tempted. A new nappy bag was on my list and I still haven't purchased one so ... we'll see.

I found it quite full on going from 2 children to 3. It seems that someone always needs something doing for them! But those first weeks go sooo quickly as you know so enjoy every moment. I think it's easy to put too much pressure / too many expectations on ourselves so look after yourself! Your children are very cute !

Congratulations! Adorable baby, and you look fantastic in all of your photos.

Please give yourself time to relax and heal, Natalie. You have been through a lot. I think a fever is a sign to slow down. That is great that hubby can take time off to help you.

Congratulations on your newest addition. So precious! As far as PPW goes, I wouldn't give much attention to what others say. You have an amazing body that has given you 3 beautiful children, screw what others say about it. When your body is ready to bounce back it will. And your plan to use tricks from earlier months of pregnancy is a great idea.

Congratulations!! I was out of town and missed your post. I've been waiting to hear of your new addition and every time there was a lag with your posts, I would think "she must have had her baby", but nope just more great WIW's. So excited to finally see your new family member. He's beautiful and you look great! I wore sweats and yoga pants pretty much exclusively for several weeks after my kids were born, so I'm so impressed with how good you look just a couple days later.

Congratulations Natalie, you are all so adorable

Natalie,
I am really late to chime in (I've been off YLF for several weeks), but your baby is BEAUTIFUL! And you are, too. Seriously, I am so impressed by how fashionably you pull off pregnancy and new motherhood...with two toddlers in tow!

Take a bow, lady. You are one fashionable modern woman. And your family is gorgeous. Congratulations to all!