I forgot how heavy the car seat is,
how a degree is necessary to assemble a stroller,
about the midnight, 2 am and 4 am feedings,
the dirty diapers,
about the spit up and sticky, stinky milky baby neck,
how to wrap a little human like a burrito,
the high pitch bird like noises these fascinating creatures make,
the days of constantly wanting to be held (these have become my favorite, by the way),
how sexy my husband looks holding a brand new baby,
that intoxicating newborn scent,
the utter exhaustion brought only by interrupted sleep,
the load after load after load of laundry,
how to baby talk and just how silly it sounds,
the painful pumping,
the sink full of bottles,
the way our bodies contort and shift, adjust and seek comfort when trying to find the perfect position in which to hold such a light person,
the tiny socks. Oh, how those socks kill me!
I forgot how my heart would expand and envelope a brand new person and put all of their needs ahead of my own, how love would be reflected back to me through eyes that speak volumes, but lips that cannot yet say a word.
But it’s all coming back to me and I am so grateful for the second opportunity.
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I couldn’t love this anymore! How precious! I cannot wait to hold her this weekend! It’s been too long- why can’t we live closer?! 🙂 XOXOX
Ah, the newborn honeymoon. 🙂
Oh, sweet friend…I have waited for you to experience these things again. So very happy for you, and YES, they are amazing times. Tired, exhausting but magical.
Ah, those heady days of newborn-ness. I miss them! Glad you’re enjoying it. Kisses to your little girl!
Oh, yes, the husband part. Wild, isn’t it? (And seriously, so happy for you and the little lady. 🙂 )
I love all of this. I’m so happy for you.
Enjoy it while it lasts, it was always my favorite:)
It makes me so happy that you have this second chance, that Lucas and your husband have this opportunity again with you. And yes, it all comes back, that bliss even amid 4 am wake-ups.
I love those days and this is exactly the world I’ve been in for the last 6 months 🙂 I’m so happy you have your baby girl to snuggle <3 Our little tiny babies grow so fast. Big hugs to you and Lola.
So happy for you! My favourite part was always the newborn smell 🙂
Hugs and kisses to you and Lola!
Oh I just love this phase! I miss it so much! I know you are soaking it up 🙂
Oh, this sweet time – how I love it so. Happy for you to experience it again. 🙂