Oh me, oh my. How funny that in my last post I said I wanted to write consistently throughout my pregnancy to document it all.
Well, it’s already over! Our little man joined us earth side three weeks early but the whole pregnancy honestly flew by. It’s crazy that one day you have a little babe inside you and the next day you don’t. And then it feels like he’s always been here, living with us even though its only been two weeks. So, yes, it’s been a whirlwind but we are wrapped up in the newborn bliss. We love giving his little face kisses, watching his little eyes try to adjust to the world around him. I love sleeping next to him, his little hands holding my chest. When he cries and you have to figure out what it is he is trying to tell you (it’s usually that he is hungry).
Figuring out this new life has been pretty exciting. I can’t wait to create our new memories together, all the firsts that we will experience as a family. And to be honest, I expected to be a little more tired, a little more flustered. I feel like people spook you about having a child, saying you’ll never sleep again or that your house will turn to ruin. And sure, there are moments where the washing gets missed, the dishes stay dirty but honestly it’s not as scary as people make it out to be. Being gentle with yourself and remembering that everything can wait is important. But I think it’s also important to hear that you can do it, having a baby is a big change however it’s not as daunting as it may seem. A few things that really help is learning to accept the help. Take the offers to have your house cleaned or dinner cooked. And also try EVERYTHING. You don’t know what your baby will like or be willing to do. So just give everything a try, even if it’s not ‘in the books’. Take what works for you and leave the rest.
And lastly, enjoy these new moments. They grow so fast and change so much. Don’t feel like you have to do anything other than sit and stare at your baby - because that’s all that matters.