Thursday, March 4, 2010

Changes...

In the past 30 days our baby has changed so much. No one could have ever prepared me for how extremely challenging those first days with a newborn would be. The extreme lack of sleep and proper eating, on-going pain, my milk not coming in right away, the hormone roller coaster ride, and the simply overwhelming feeling of caring for a newborn could never ever be accurately described to a soon-to-be mother. But nor can the cuddly, teeny, tiny, sweet-smelling, loving, warm, cozy, absolutely perfect newborn that will be in your arms needing you every single minute of the day. I already miss my newborn baby girl!

Our little 6 pound newborn is now almost an 8 pound(I'm guessing on this) one month old! She is holding her head up, pushing off my chest, gazing right into my eyes, kicking her legs, looking around the room, smiling when sleeping and right at me when I make really, really, really obnoxious voices! Our little newborn Lucy is changing every single minute, of every single day. It is happening so fast that it seems like she is a different little girl each day!

Enjoy some pictures (Thanks to Julia and Craig) of Lucy holding up her little head. She is getting so strong! And those stunning blue eyes….we are still waiting to see if they change color?!?
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"This is a lot of work!"
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Baby Lucy,
Mommy and Daddy love you so much and we think you are absolutely perfect!
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4 comments:

Jenny and Jon said...

When I was home with Jackson in those first few weeks, I felt the same way you did, no one can tell you just how hard it will be, but also just how amazing and miraculous the whole thing is to have your own child. I would sit on the couch with him in the afternoons while he slept in my arms and I would just look at him and cry tears of joy and think that I wanted to bottle that moment. They do grow fast, and it is sad to lose the newborn newness, but with the growth comes so many wonderful things, and changes and development, it will amaze you each and every day!

Mommy MD and Daddy DDS said...

How beautifully written! Your Lucy is such a blessing and she is changing so quickly. As I'll say again and again, "savor the moment!" You'll have so many moments to savor, but the blog will help document them so that you can relive them. As somebody told me once, there would be no such thing as a bad day if we all could remember how it felt to be loved and held in our parents arms. Lucy may not remember these days, but she will always know your love. :)

Mimi and Papa said...

She is such a pretty baby and she has a very special mommy and daddy...not to mention mimi and papa..etc etc....
Enjoy the time with her and try not to think about tomorrow. xo

Canon and Laura said...

That child could not be more perfect if she tried... you guys did well :)