Happy 1 month birthday sweet boy! I can't believe how little and yet how much has changed in just one month's time.
One month ago, I was lying in a hospital bed in the worst pain I've even been in seriously thinking you were NEVER going to arrive. After laboring for 19 hours in pain, tears, frustration and fear, you surprised us by quickly (relativity speaking, of course) entering the world. You were placed on my chest all gooey and warm. I remember hearing Daddy proudly proclaim "It's a Boy!!!" and the Doctor say "He's smaller than we all thought" but I was so wrapped up in loving you that I heard very little else. There is nothing more wonderful than having a fresh from heaven baby placed in your arms. There are no words for that experience. It's just such an overwhelming feeling of love and tenderness for this new perfect baby. It makes every ache and pain, every minute of morning sickness, every stretch mark and extra pound, every extra day of waiting for you, completely and utterly worth it.
We've spent the past month adapting to a family of 4 and feel so blessed at how well it has gone. Daddy had to go right back to work, so it's been just you, me and Colin each day with no help from anyone else. I'm proud of how great we have all done. But you've made it easy with your laid back ways and your love of sleeping. We are learning to differentiate your hunger, dirty diaper, lost my pipey, just want to be held cries. Colin thinks they all mean you need Big Brother until you really start crying and then you need Mommy. I can not wait to see your relationship continue to blossom and pray you both continue to want to "need" each other.
Elias, you are such a joy. With your calm demeanor, sweet personality, and ideal amount of chubbiness, you are a perfect addition to this family. You love to cuddle and snuggle and I secretly delight in knowing how much you love to be in your Momma's arms. You are already blessing me with sleeping for long stretches during the night, sometimes up to 7 hours already! You are eating like a champ and go from calm to really ticked when you are hungry. I think you have your Daddy's quick but short temper. You have mastered being a pooping machine but I'm learning your cues and we aren't going through quite so many diapers anymore :) You are a stretcher! You stretch.all.the.time and I now understand all that movement in my stomach.
Sweet baby, thank you for making motherhood even sweeter. I am proud to be your mom and look forward to seeing what tomorrow brings.
Love always,
Mommy
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