What on earth do you say when you have a brand new baby, and your life is forever different? Many of you have children and are likely nodding your head, remembering that time when you went from regular-you to new-parent-you. You may also be smiling a rather smug little smile (which is fair), thinking, "oh-ho-ho they have no idea, this is only just the beginning" (which is true). Ryan and I are 3.5 months into this post-pregnancy thing called parenthood, and I guess it's about time I brought you all up to date.
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| Day 1 |
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| 1 Month |
Well I don't feel the need to share all the details of labor and delivery, and that just ....special ...experience. However I will say that it lasted a good bit, 6 AM to 9:35 PM, and I will say that the epidural was the saving grace because I wasn't progressing well. Overall, let's just leave it at the fact that I didn't much care for getting induced. I will also say that afterwards it felt like I had been hit by a truck, but by then we had this little guy to fawn over, so cue selective amnesia. Super biased momma moment: isn't he just the cutest?
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| 3 Months |
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| 2 Months |
My mom flew into town the day before I checked into the hospital, and she stayed for two weeks helping us with little Walt. Although some details are already hazy, other moments stick out in my mind with almost glaring clarity. I'll never forget the rush of when Ryan and I first saw and held this little baby boy, especially because I knew my own mom was right there. I remember thinking, "Holy cow, is this how she felt when I was born? Sheesh! Mom, I never realized." I finally understood the love she (and dad) had for me and my brothers. It was surreal. At the risk of jumbling all the cliches, it was suddenly all worth it; I'd do it all over again for this little babe. I think that was a glimpse, a sliver of the love our Heavenly Father must have for all of us, at least, I like to think so. About a month and half later we blessed Walter at church. Ryan's mom, brother, & sister and my parents came then and we couldn't feel more grateful. We can't wait to introduce this little one to the rest of our family.
Walter is doing very well. He's growing well, eating well, and generally sleeping well. In fact, just last night, he slept for 9 hours for the first time, and we woke up feeling delightedly confused. We'll see what tomorrow brings. So far he rolls from his tummy to his back, loves to be outside, and seems to rediscover his voice each day. He also loves mornings (the universe just loves to laugh at me) and went swimming for the first time last week! He seemed neither impressed nor distressed by the pool. So yay! 'Cause it's already a hot summer here, and swimming will be a must. All our love, from the THREE of us!
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| Sitting on the porch, yesterday |
My mom flew into town the day before I checked into the hospital, and she stayed for two weeks helping us with little Walt. Although some details are already hazy, other moments stick out in my mind with almost glaring clarity. I'll never forget the rush of when Ryan and I first saw and held this little baby boy, especially because I knew my own mom was right there. I remember thinking, "Holy cow, is this how she felt when I was born? Sheesh! Mom, I never realized." I finally understood the love she (and dad) had for me and my brothers. It was surreal. At the risk of jumbling all the cliches, it was suddenly all worth it; I'd do it all over again for this little babe. I think that was a glimpse, a sliver of the love our Heavenly Father must have for all of us, at least, I like to think so. About a month and half later we blessed Walter at church. Ryan's mom, brother, & sister and my parents came then and we couldn't feel more grateful. We can't wait to introduce this little one to the rest of our family.
Walter is doing very well. He's growing well, eating well, and generally sleeping well. In fact, just last night, he slept for 9 hours for the first time, and we woke up feeling delightedly confused. We'll see what tomorrow brings. So far he rolls from his tummy to his back, loves to be outside, and seems to rediscover his voice each day. He also loves mornings (the universe just loves to laugh at me) and went swimming for the first time last week! He seemed neither impressed nor distressed by the pool. So yay! 'Cause it's already a hot summer here, and swimming will be a must. All our love, from the THREE of us!
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