It was pretty amazing. I didn't think it was possible.
All of a sudden - I blinked and 3 weeks have flown by.
My little newborn girl is now a baby. She isn't as snoozy, her head isn't as floppy, she's more alert...
Bittersweet.
I want her to grow. I can't wait until I can tickle her tummy and hear her laugh. She's already melted mine and Craig's heart with her smile that's nothing but gum.
We're learning her sounds, her cries, and cues - we're surviving the first few weeks and we're slowly getting a routine.
Bittersweet.
The hours during the day feel rushed while the night hours - around 9pm - drag on and on. Iz has a hard time between 9pm and 12am - she fusses and cries - and makes me realize that her needing me during that time are times that I hate in the moment but will miss in the future.
Bittersweet.
Craig has had to endure my psycho moments of little to no sleep. I miss the days of just "us" and miss the nights free of worry. But, I love seeing the man in my life hold our child - and hold my heart - and reassure me that our life will find normalcy soon.
Bittersweet.
I've been catapulted into the future and time isn't slowing down. I see the moments of my life swiftly pass me by as I watch my daughter change and grow before me. I look in the mirror and can see how the past 3 weeks have taken a toll on me. But, I see the dark circles under my eyes as a badge of endurance as I tackle another sleepless night, I see the slowly (and I mean SLOWLY) fading stretch marks as a badge of honor that shows the world that I gave birth to a miracle, and I see the wrinkles around my eyes as I grin from ear to ear as I look down my sweet Angel face baby.
Bittersweet...
"Don't even think about taking away my binky." - Izzy
So cute...and Izzy is alright too ;-)
Is it wrong I think it's funny when she fusses???
"Umm lady...you're crazy." - Izzy
She looks like a doll
"Man these arms are strong!" - Izzy
1 comment:
She is growing so much! You look great! I wouldn't even let anyone hardly take my pic the first couple of months b/c I usually didn't have makeup on and when I did, it didn't help the bags under my eyes disappear. Yes, you will miss those sleepless nights when only you can make her happy. Very bittersweet!!!
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