I held my baby for the first time today after 3 weeks of giving birth

I had an emergency c-section, Didn't get to hold my baby after giving birth. And it's been really tough going to see her at the nicu but not being able to hold her.

I go to visit her everyday, Today the nurse asked if I wanted to hold her, I said of course! As soon as I held she started smiling, I held her for almost an hour and she kept smiling the whole time! I was so emotional I kept crying the whole time lol.

I hope I can take her home soon and get to hold her as long as I want. And hopefully other parents get to feel the same joy I felt today. 💜