E✝ernal Soul

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Jennie POV

"This one is from Lisa and Jungkook" Taehyung says handing me the first of the stack of presents next to the bed

We are finally back in our own room 3 days after Ela's birth. She isn't sleeping in her own room yet, but she has her own bassinet next to our bed. Apparently today is the day for gifts because I woke up this morning to 3 perfectly wrapped presents. I told them that this is too much; they just gave me presents at the baby shower, but they insisted. So here we are

Tearing off the paper, I burst out laughing. It's a sweet little outfit for Ela that consists of a knitted hat and diaper cover. They are grey with a tail and pink ears-she'll look just like an elephant

"This is adorable" I laugh and Taehyung joins me. He's holding our little peanut right now and it seems that he's having trouble looking at me when she's awake in his arms-I can't blame him

"This one is from Jisoo and Jin, and the last one is from Jimin and Rose" He says handing me the last two

Jin and Jisoo's is a pink and gray diaper bag with an elephant design and Ela's name embroidered across the bottom. Jimin and Rose's gift is an actual elephant. It's soft and cuddly, and on the inside of her big ears, Ela's name, birth date, and measurements are embroidered. She has a big pink bow wrapped around her neck, and she will look adorable in the nursery

"Thank you so much everyone" I call out, and even though they're downstairs, I know they'll hear me

They wanted to give us privacy since I just woke up, and am in my pajamas so they waited downstairs for us. Once we're dressed and presentable, we'll go down there so they can spend time with their niece. This will be the first time I will attempt to walk down the stairs since giving birth. Because of the amount of blood I lost, I have been very weak and dizzy, and Taehyung has kept me in the birthing suite. I appreciate how much he cares, but it's so nice to be able to sleep in my own bed again

"They say you're welcome" Taehyung says, not taking his eyes off Ela's face. As much of a daddy's girl she was in the womb, she is even more so now

Every morning, they have their time together until she gets hungry-that's one thing Taehyung can't take care of. I love how close they are, and as special as their bond is, she is bonded with me as well. All I have to do is speak and her little eyes are searching for me. If she's crying, I can calm her down by setting her on my chest and talking to her. Taehyung says that my heartbeat comforts her because she has heard it from inside for 9 months

Ela is content right now and shouldn't need fed for about another half hour so I can take this time to get myself ready. I'm able to get out of bed on my own, just taking a few extra seconds to get my bearings before walking into the closet. Lisa has reorganized my clothes so that all of my pregnancy clothes are put away and my postpartum clothes are front and center. I quickly choose a pair of yoga pants (I think I have about a hundred pairs, but hey, they're comfortable), and a grey breastfeeding shirt. I'm getting pretty good at dressing myself sitting down, and that's just what I do at the small couch in the center of our walk-in closet

Once I'm dressed, I go to the bathroom to brush my teeth and hair, before going to check on my loves

Taehyung has Ela laying on the bed while he stands in front of her. It gives her the opportunity to stretch out while he dresses her in today's outfit: a black and white headband with a silver sparkly bow, a black onesie that says "worth the wait" in silver letters, and black and white striped pants. With Lisa buying her clothes, Ela is the best dressed baby in history. Taehyung is a natural at taking care of her and changing her clothes and diapers, while I still struggle a little. He says it's because of his doctor training, but I think he's just perfect at everything

"Hey little one" I coo laying on the bed and putting my head next to hers. She immediately tries to find me, her eyes going crossed in the process "Hey now" I laugh

"Get those eyes working together" Taehyung laughs and tickles her nose

She blinks a few times and eventually gets her eyes under control while still searching for me. I kiss her forehead and her little arms start waving excitedly

"There we go. All done" Taehyung declares, carefully wrapping the headband around her head

She frowns and her eyebrows furrow when she feels the foreign object against her skin, and we laugh. I pick her up and lay down so her belly lays against my belly. She loves to lay like this; she puts her head on my heart and scrunches up her arms and legs just like she did in the womb. I think it makes her feel comforted and safe to have a familiar place to lay. Taehyung lays beside me and plays with Ela's sock-covered foot while kissing me softly

"How are you feeling today? Was it hard walking around?"

"I was a little dizzy when I first stood up, but after that I was fine. I think I'm better; just a little achy between my legs, but fine"