Oh, I miss days like this! The peace and quiet. No one hovering or checking on you every hour. I was about to go crazy at the hospital and absolutely hated the nighttime when Mike had to leave when visiting hours were over. I have been longing to go home after staying there for 3.5 days but we booked to stay for 3 days at the kraamhotel (birthing hotel?) many months ago which followed the hospital stay so going home was further delayed. It's only here at home that I got to sleep for a straight 3 hours. Truly, there is no place like home.
Being a mom is one of the best things in the world. It's hard to explain or describe the feeling. Is it even a feeling? I just know that I feel complete.
You know what's funny? I have become an emotional sap after I gave birth to B but, during the whole pregnancy, I could count on one hand the times that I cried. I had an emotional meltdown when she came out. Then when I watched her sleep during her first night with me at the hospital and the nights that followed. Then when I found out she was losing weight because I didn't have enough breast milk yet. Then when the three of us were together for the first time day and night at the kraamhotel. Then when she had her heel shot. We'll both be a crying mess when she'll have more shots in a couple of months. I'm already dreading the day but it'll be for her good health.
I won't say that it's not difficult having a newborn in the house. There were times when she cried for an hour long and we're frustrated from the lack of sleep. It can get really tiring when she does this in the evening as most of our energy is spent. But just one look at her and all I can think of is it's all so worth it. It hurts how much we love her and now I can't imagine a life without her.
Posted in Family, Baby Talk | Comments (8)
odette at March 12 2010 | 20:17 |
| count me in with the crying mess. *sniff* this is so sweet! you must've understood completely by now how much your parents love you. ♥ enjoy B being a baby, she'll grow up so fast you'd wonder where has all the time gone to. our nephew B has grown so much already from the last time we were in NL, and i want him to remain a baby to enjoy unlimited cuddles. ^-^   Oh, definitely! I'm glad they're coming over in a few months so that I can tell them in person how much I appreciate all they've done for me. She's very easy to love. We can't get enough of her and she's only 8 days old. My heart constricts every time I hear her cry because she's tired and there's nothing I can do about it but be patient and ease her cries. My maternal instincts kick in, it's so amazing how that is. I can't wait for you to experience motherhood so we can share stories. I know, for sure, that you will be an excellent mom when the time comes. :) |
Joy at March 13 2010 | 04:37 |
| Congratulations on your new baby! She's looks so precious! ♥ Your entry is so touching. I got misty eyed while reading. Btw, is B her nickname? Thanks A. Joy! Yes her nickname is B. :) |
gailT at March 14 2010 | 01:14 |
| B stands for beautiful stories, as well. Thank you for sharing with us. Ni-abot na gyud ang dugay ng gihulat. :D |
Jess at March 15 2010 | 02:12 |
| Thanks for sharing these precious moments with your first born :) |
sleepyjane at March 15 2010 | 17:22 |
| Aw!! Congrats on the birth of your beautiful baby Gracey. xxx (know I'm a little late, sorry! |
toni at March 16 2010 | 06:57 |
| Welcome to motherhood! :) I'm finding it to be the most beautiful if not the most difficult experience too. Difficult because I have to control being protective of my baby, beautiful because of everything else :D |
she.likes.cute at March 17 2010 | 07:55 |
| Congratulations! She is such a beautiful girl. Enjoy these special moments. |
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