Another post will be coming very, very soon. I want to insert some more pics into it before publishing it. Talk to you all soon!
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
One Year Old Pics!
Not much commentary, just pictures :) These were taken in April- I'm just really late at putting them up. Look at my growing baby!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
My One Year Old ...
My sweet little one is no longer a baby. She has officially entered the land of toddler-dom. I can't believe how fast this year has gone! I miss having a little cuddly bundle, but seeing her become more independent has been exciting, and I'm learning to love the process :)
Here are a couple of family photos taken two days before her birthday:
Here are a couple of family photos taken two days before her birthday:
My munchkin looks SO unenthused...
This baby frowns better than anybody I know LOL
These pics are from the weekend right after her birthday. We went to the French Food Festival then walked around in Carytown, a shopping district near our home.
Getting a lift from Daddy
Posing with Mommy before going to the festival
Smiling with Daddy
Cheesing for the camera :D
I thought she would be afraid of the bunny-but she wasn't!
She was completely ignoring me LOL!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Word of the Day: Bittersweet
Well, I return to work on September 24th. I'm disappointed that I have to go back. The arrangement that I anticipated did not work out at all, but I am determined to make the most of this situation.
My sweet baby makes me so happy, and I'll miss spending my days with her. But, on the brighter side of things, I will able to enjoy regular adult conversation again :)
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Whatever. That's a crappy consolation prize. I won't be having any more babies until I have the life that I want, that will allow me to stay at home longer than 5 months.
My sweet baby makes me so happy, and I'll miss spending my days with her. But, on the brighter side of things, I will able to enjoy regular adult conversation again :)
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Whatever. That's a crappy consolation prize. I won't be having any more babies until I have the life that I want, that will allow me to stay at home longer than 5 months.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Twitter Thoughts on Motherhood ...
"No one should demonize motherhood. No one should romanticize motherhood. It can liberate. It can enslave. Both are possible." @Anti_Intellect
"Happy Mother's Day! #Motherhood is the most sacred profession. #HappyMothersDay" @DeepakChopra
"Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind.” - Howard W. Hunter" @GreatestQuotes
" ... Motherhood isn't biology it's 'Love-ology' " @CoryBooker
"Happy mothers day 2 all u wonderful mommies! Hope u get lots of wet kisses & funky art work & back yard peed-on flowers. #motherhood" @kimwilliamspais
"A disorganized, individualistic selfish "community," makes motherhood a burden." @SouljahBooks
"Happy Mother's Day! #Motherhood is the most sacred profession. #HappyMothersDay" @DeepakChopra
"Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind.” - Howard W. Hunter" @GreatestQuotes
" ... Motherhood isn't biology it's 'Love-ology' " @CoryBooker
"Happy mothers day 2 all u wonderful mommies! Hope u get lots of wet kisses & funky art work & back yard peed-on flowers. #motherhood" @kimwilliamspais
"A disorganized, individualistic selfish "community," makes motherhood a burden." @SouljahBooks
Monday, May 14, 2012
Changes on the Horizon ...
Today was my first Mother's Day-and the day that my husband moved back to his home state. No worries: we're still together. However, he was offered a job back in Louisiana, and the job is far better than what he could find in the DC/MD/VA area, so he took it. He went back today and will start his job this week. The new job means that I will be able to become a stay-at-home mom, which was what I wanted. However, with the majority of my family located within the DMV area, if I went back with him now, I would be so lonely, not to mention overwhelmed: my mother is helping me (BIG TIME) right now. With that being said, I am staying here for a while longer. I'm not sure when we'll be back under the same roof, but I know I don't want to relocate for at least a year. It'll be tough, but we'll be okay.
I can't quite put my feelings into words: if I didn't have the baby, I would miss my husband sorely, but the little one fills me with so much joy that I find it hard to be happy and sad at the same time. So, I choose happiness: I'm enjoying the baby without dwelling on Hubby's relocation. When we first got married, we were apart for 1.5 months before he moved to my hometown. It seemed like eternity. This time, I think we're both mature enough and focused enough to put our emotions aside and put our energy into making a great life for our family. Building our future will take time, and yes, it means that we won't be in the same home for a while. But while we're apart, we still remember what's important: our love and our family. I stay happy by thinking of our love for each other and for our munchkin. So this Mother's Day, I focus on what matters: the loves of my life, my husband and our daughter.
I can't quite put my feelings into words: if I didn't have the baby, I would miss my husband sorely, but the little one fills me with so much joy that I find it hard to be happy and sad at the same time. So, I choose happiness: I'm enjoying the baby without dwelling on Hubby's relocation. When we first got married, we were apart for 1.5 months before he moved to my hometown. It seemed like eternity. This time, I think we're both mature enough and focused enough to put our emotions aside and put our energy into making a great life for our family. Building our future will take time, and yes, it means that we won't be in the same home for a while. But while we're apart, we still remember what's important: our love and our family. I stay happy by thinking of our love for each other and for our munchkin. So this Mother's Day, I focus on what matters: the loves of my life, my husband and our daughter.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Insta-Bonding?
I write this post with a snoozing infant in my arms (actually, just my left arm: the right arm is free for me to type.) Yes, this entire post will be typed using just one hand, via the modified hunt-and-peck method LOL!
I wanted to talk about that magical, natural yet supernatural thing called bonding. Since I only have one hand free, I'll keep this brief. Lots of women feel guilty for not being absolutely enamored with their babies immediately. The women who do have that insta-bond feeling are notorious for being "horrified" at the thought of other mothers who don't bond immediately with their children. These smug women make some mothers feel less-than, simply because their bondng experience is different. I'm here to say, don't beat yourself up. Not every mother feels a super strong bond with their baby immediately. I know that it took several nursing sessions as well as plenty of face-to-face time for me to get that bonded feeling. I went from being my own woman to being a mommy; the 9 months preceding my daughter's birth did little to prep me for the emotional and mental transitions.
Yes, I'll say it. For me, it took TIME. That doesn't mean I didn't love my baby, or that I loved her less than those insta-bond moms. Just means that my bonding journey was different from other moms. All that time together means that my baby already knows my voice and smell: she is immediately calmed when she hears me or I hold her. So I feel that our bonding journey was perfect for us. Honestly, I wouldn't change one thing.
I wanted to talk about that magical, natural yet supernatural thing called bonding. Since I only have one hand free, I'll keep this brief. Lots of women feel guilty for not being absolutely enamored with their babies immediately. The women who do have that insta-bond feeling are notorious for being "horrified" at the thought of other mothers who don't bond immediately with their children. These smug women make some mothers feel less-than, simply because their bondng experience is different. I'm here to say, don't beat yourself up. Not every mother feels a super strong bond with their baby immediately. I know that it took several nursing sessions as well as plenty of face-to-face time for me to get that bonded feeling. I went from being my own woman to being a mommy; the 9 months preceding my daughter's birth did little to prep me for the emotional and mental transitions.
Yes, I'll say it. For me, it took TIME. That doesn't mean I didn't love my baby, or that I loved her less than those insta-bond moms. Just means that my bonding journey was different from other moms. All that time together means that my baby already knows my voice and smell: she is immediately calmed when she hears me or I hold her. So I feel that our bonding journey was perfect for us. Honestly, I wouldn't change one thing.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Baby Visions Dancing In My Head ...
Pre-baby, I did a WHOLE lot of daydreaming. She was such a mystery to me, and I couldn't quite wrap my mind around this little person who would look like either me, my husband, some other relative, or some random mixture of features. Based on my and Hubby's features, I imagined that my baby would look something like the little ones pictured below ...
She, of course, has her own unique look, which I love a thousand times more than I could have ever imagined :) The real deal is pictured below:
Pretty cute, don't you agree?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
She's Here!
The baby was born on April 15th. I "enjoyed" 24 hours of labor before I ended up needing a c-section. Here are a few exclusive pictures of the munchkin :) By the way, the birth story will be up very soon.
Hope you enjoy the pics of the little one! More posts coming soon :)
Hope you enjoy the pics of the little one! More posts coming soon :)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
A Letter to My Unborn Child
Dear Munchkin,
Though I talk to you every day, I figured I'd write you a letter. I know you're not due until April 26th, but I just figured I'd let you know that I am ready for your arrival. You don't have to stay in there any longer. I don't know if you heard the doctor a couple of days ago, but she said that you are full term, so that means you can come on out! Don't stay in too long: you don't really want to be a May baby. Remember, we agreed that diamond is a great birthstone to have. Quite a few awesome people are born in April-early April, that is. I know your Aunty Jess is born on April 26th, but let her have her day to herself, ok? No need for you two to share a birthday. See if you can make your debut before your aunty turns 25 again LOL
Come on out: the weather has been pretty warm, and I have a bunch of adorable clothes for you to wear, a pretty bassinet for you to sleep in, and a nice baby tub so we can practice your beauty rituals :) I've got some great organic baby products for you, not to mention the fact that I'm using up all my perfumed stuff so that I can get on the unscented bandwagon once you arrive. Oh yeah, I found some great hypoallergenic detergent to wash your clothes in-all you have to do is arrive, so we can get you in your freshly washed clothes.
I've completed my birth plan along with reviewing it with my obstetrician, made photocopies of my preregistration forms, I even made copies of my license and insurance card, just so that I can keep all that stuff together. I lined up your pediatrician, and I'm making the call to my insurance tomorrow so that we will be ready for you as soon as you get here. I've been stretching, learning breathing exercises, and eating super-healthy, just so that I'll be in top condition when you decide to come on out.
I'm getting used to drinking lots of water, so whenever you want to nurse, I'll be ready. I got some Enfamil and glass bottles (easier to sterilize) so even if you get a little hungry inbetween feeding sessions, there will always be something for you to eat. I know you're awfully cramped in there: that would be why you constantly toss and turn, trying to find a comfortable spot. Your bassinet has lots of space for you to stretch your legs. Your crib will have a lot of space, too. As you can see, we got food, comfortable living conditions, and scenery: what more could you want?
I don't mind the stretch marks, achy back, constant eating, and lack of sleep: I figure these are all a part of the journey. But since all the major damage is done, I'm thinking that you don't need to stay in any more. You can join us on the outside now.
Love you always,
Your slightly impatient mother
Though I talk to you every day, I figured I'd write you a letter. I know you're not due until April 26th, but I just figured I'd let you know that I am ready for your arrival. You don't have to stay in there any longer. I don't know if you heard the doctor a couple of days ago, but she said that you are full term, so that means you can come on out! Don't stay in too long: you don't really want to be a May baby. Remember, we agreed that diamond is a great birthstone to have. Quite a few awesome people are born in April-early April, that is. I know your Aunty Jess is born on April 26th, but let her have her day to herself, ok? No need for you two to share a birthday. See if you can make your debut before your aunty turns 25 again LOL
Come on out: the weather has been pretty warm, and I have a bunch of adorable clothes for you to wear, a pretty bassinet for you to sleep in, and a nice baby tub so we can practice your beauty rituals :) I've got some great organic baby products for you, not to mention the fact that I'm using up all my perfumed stuff so that I can get on the unscented bandwagon once you arrive. Oh yeah, I found some great hypoallergenic detergent to wash your clothes in-all you have to do is arrive, so we can get you in your freshly washed clothes.
I've completed my birth plan along with reviewing it with my obstetrician, made photocopies of my preregistration forms, I even made copies of my license and insurance card, just so that I can keep all that stuff together. I lined up your pediatrician, and I'm making the call to my insurance tomorrow so that we will be ready for you as soon as you get here. I've been stretching, learning breathing exercises, and eating super-healthy, just so that I'll be in top condition when you decide to come on out.
I'm getting used to drinking lots of water, so whenever you want to nurse, I'll be ready. I got some Enfamil and glass bottles (easier to sterilize) so even if you get a little hungry inbetween feeding sessions, there will always be something for you to eat. I know you're awfully cramped in there: that would be why you constantly toss and turn, trying to find a comfortable spot. Your bassinet has lots of space for you to stretch your legs. Your crib will have a lot of space, too. As you can see, we got food, comfortable living conditions, and scenery: what more could you want?
I don't mind the stretch marks, achy back, constant eating, and lack of sleep: I figure these are all a part of the journey. But since all the major damage is done, I'm thinking that you don't need to stay in any more. You can join us on the outside now.
Love you always,
Your slightly impatient mother
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