Lily is an absolute delight. She will be 10 weeks old tomorrow (eek!) and we cannot believe how fast she is changing in front of our eyes. I am going to have a tough time as she gets bigger- whenever she outgrows an outfit, I feel sad. Thus is the life of a mommy, I guess.
Lily smiles and laughs a lot now, and loves talking to her Daddy. They have secret conversations all the time, and I think they're plotting the games they'll have when she's bigger in bugging Mommy. They are going to be a dangerous pair.
Here's our happy baby girl:
I am adjusting to life as a mom. It's a challenge, but seems to get a little easier each day. Lily usually only needs one feed a night now, and often has slept right through, so it definitely helps my sanity that I am no longer sleep deprived. Her smiles and giggles help too- who can resist a little baby gummy grin looking up at you?
Some things I've learned so far:
- when you are running late and just about to get out the door, and have the baby over your shoulder, do not go near anything that isn't waterproof. Let's just say that Lily has fun puking on walls, picture frames, and wardrobes. Her timing is always impeccible, and she always follows it up with a big smile and a laugh.
- you will never walk so fast to Starbucks as you do when you first leave your baby to "get some peace." I have taken 2 walks without Lily (she is still refusing a bottle) as I insisted I wanted some "me" time. I of course walked as fast as I could, and couldn't stop thinking about her the entire time. Sigh... Was she sad I'd left her? Of course not. Her and Daddy had a blast.
- if breastfeeding, you'll feel like a cow in the beginning. But it does get better!
- somehow you survive with drinking out of glasses that just go through the dishwasher, yet any baby bottles/ pumps will need to be sterilized frequently, or you'll constantly worry your baby'll get sick. Just one of the many neurotic things you do as a new mother.
- strangers like to touch other people's babies. Not cool when there's a flu pandemic.
- love has a whole new meaning.
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