Baby girl is finally here! I can't believe it! Motherhood already has its ups and downs (not a whole lot of sleep...which she started me early on with all her kicking in the womb) but man does being a mommy to this wonderful little girl is amazing ALREADY! First off..I think she is pretty cute! Wow that sounds vain but gosh she is just so perfect and gorgeous! Secondly...she is making me a better person. I now have this tiny human depending solely on me. I don't have time to think about myself unless it is for her benefit (like drinking water and eating enough to keep up with all the breastfeeding she does). Thirdly...I didn't think it was possible, but I love my husband even more! He is an incredible father to our little girl! Not only does he send me to take naps during the day (if she is awake or not) but he'll also get up at night if I need help (like if she pooped everywhere and I need back up).
I also just wanted to give you guys a heads up on some funny stuff that you may have heard or not heard about life with a newborn (or at least 3 1/2 weeks with a newborn).
1. You will get no sleep in the hospital
-I was either staring at my precious baby girl (making sure she was breathing) or trying to get comfortable in the bed, which was impossible
2. Babies are loud
-Miss Hailey Marie makes so much noise! We get to hear her little cooing sounds she makes but on top of that, this kid sometimes sounds like she is the whole animal kingdom (I mean seriously, her elephant and pig imitations are spot on). The hubby and I have busted up laughing in bed listening to her multiple times
3. It is scary taking your newborn home
-In the hospital, even though she was in our room the whole time, I felt safe. If she was doing something weird or I had a question I could ask one of the nurses (since they came in practically every hour anyways). Getting our baby in car seat was difficult enough (she is just so tiny!!!) and then we had to fight off all the other drivers! Talk about nerve wracking! Once we got home we got our first taste of being parents....Hailey projectile vomited all over the hubby. Luckily we could both laugh about it.
4. Sleep when the baby sleeps
- I have heard this from every veteran mom out there and this has absolutely kept me awake during the late night feedings and random wake ups with Hailey. We have been lucky that she actually is sleeping really well throughout the night (only waking up twice..I'll take it), however there are those random rough nights that we have.
Hailey Marie 6 lbs 7 oz
December 11, 2014
I would love to hear about your tips and tricks or just funny stories about your first month with a newborn.
Happy Napping!
-Kir
The time has finally come. Today I finished my last day at the catering company. I am now 30 weeks pregnant and could not imagine that time would have flown this fast. The final trimester is here and I am only 10(ish) weeks away from holding little baby Hailey in my arms :)
Here are some crafts/projects/chores I am working on for this month:
-de-cluttering our guest room/nursery
-Painting an old bookcase and dresser for her room (don't worry the hubby will actually be doing the painting)
-Setting up the furniture that we do have/get (we are waiting on a crib and glider)
-Lamaze classes and a tour of the hospital
-CPR classes
We will see how much I can get done this month. We already have so much planned, with youth group on Wednesdays, and figuring out Sunday school lessons, we are swamped it seems.
More to come about our Baby Moon Trip!
-Kir
That's right party people! We found out earlier this week that we are having a girl! I am so so excited.
Little Miss Hailey Marie is already so loved by all our family friends and friends and I just cannot wait till she arrives!!!
It's hard to believe we are about 5 months away from meeting our princess. If she is as active as she has been on the inside, I am for sure going to have my hands full when she is here in December!
What I've been going through this month:
-uncomfortable nauseous (but never feeling like I'm going to throw up) as soon as I lay down at night
- migraines practically every other day
-cramps in my calves and feet at night has been super great
-Our baby girl is moving all over the place
-starting to get my appetite back...finally!
We are going on Week 19 and I still cannot believe it! This little girl has my heart and I just cannot wait to hold her!
-Kir
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