Ok, so my baby didn't really come in a baby carriage, it was actually a much more messy process than that, but my baby did come! Umm, like 3 weeks ago. I kind of fell off the blogging wagon being pregnant, but now life with a newborn...sorry people, I'm just lacking when it comes to communicating in general. But yes, my baby came, two weeks early to be exact.
Labor and delivery went pretty well, though I have to say giving birth to a baby was one of the most intense experiences of my life. It kind of blew my mind a bit and is hard to put into words. Yes, it hurt and yes, I cried and had a whole lot of adrenaline pumping. However, it's just remarkable to hold a little squirmy baby that was once inside of you. We sure love this little guy.
Baby is doing well. He was pretty little when he was born, 5lbs to be exact. My doctor said that was caused by some health problems I had during pregnancy. However, my doctor said though he is a little baby, he's a strong baby. He's already gained over a pound in his first few weeks of life, so things are going well.
Perhaps it has taken me awhile to write this post, because I'm at such a loss of words. Life as a new mom with a newborn has been such a whirlwind. A whirlwind of diapers, sleepless nights
(seriously, I'm so tired), cuddling cuteness, picture taking, visitors, crying
(both me and baby, darn hormones), kissing a little nose and toes, feeding
(I'm a milk factory these days, which is a whole different post which would be TMI), overwhelming love, frustration and at times feeling helpless, rejoicing of the gain of a few ounces
(him) and a few loss of pounds
(me), learning patience and just figuring things out. I actually read
this post a few days ago and it made me very teary, because it puts into words, which I'm lacking, of life as a new mom. With all these changes and new experiences, I have to say I'm so grateful for this little baby boy and so so grateful for Danny. He's such a cute and loving dad. We are blessed.
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| Family Picture |
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| Angel baby. |
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| Oh my cuteness. |
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| One of my favorite faces he makes. |
Beautiful post, Jan. You've already written more and expressed it better than I have in 3 years, so consider yourself ahead. :)
ReplyDeleteThis post made me cry! We are so happy for you and Danny! Motherhood is difficult and exhausting but also so wonderful! Congratulations! He's perfect!
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering about you!!! I'm so glad all is going well (um, maybe well is a euphemism?). I keep wishing our baby would join us and people tell me I don't know what I'm wishing for... but it sounds like you are doing everything right and figuring things out! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteYou've summed things up beautifully. You'll be so grateful for this post in later years. I wish I'd written down my feelings when my first was born. I did for all of the rest and I'm so grateful. Enjoy your little one. He'll grow so fast. Its all of the old foggies that tell you that, but it is true. It doesn't seem so very long ago that I was cuddling little Danny in my arms.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that everything has gone well! He's such a cute little thing. I'm so happy for you two. And thank you for the comment on my blog. I had no idea! I've been overwhelmed by the response to my post. It definitely helps to know that there are others dealing with this stuff. It gives me hope! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI just love him, he really has such an angelic little face. Thanks for sharing Jan, and you nailed it... most things you experience and feel in parenthood are hard to put into words... as much as I try, the words never suffice.
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