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I looked at Jason on her two week birthday and could not find the right words to verbalize how it had been the absolute two best weeks of my entire life. The love that we have for each other and for our baby just amplified in an instant after she was born and it's been pretty unbelievable. And the love that oozes from our families to this baby has been so fun to watch...this little girl has two sets of grandparents and SIX aunts that love her so very much and we've all been able to spend such memorable time together. Blaire also got to meet her Great Grandma (and the rest of the extended family!) on Grandma's 84th birthday which was so very special.
Blaire's first two weeks of life were CAKE! This baby did nothing but eat, poop and sleep (and occasionally open her eyes for a few visitors that couldn't get enough of those baby blues!). Between her amazing habits and our fabulous families that were coming and going (and helping) constantly, we really had it made. Right away from the first night at home, after a wee bit of fussing at bed time, she really has been sleeping from 11pm/12-ish to 9/10am-ish (give or take AND of course that doesn't include when I wake her up for feedings...but she's pretty much asleep through those anyway!). So fortunately for Hubby and I, we get some pretty decent sleep. My plan all along had been for my Mom to come and stay with us for some of that first week, but Baby Girl slept so soundly that we didn't even need help at night. Those two weeks...were just Heaven. The visitors were plentiful and we have the most generous friends and family that brought us meals every single day. We would wake up in the morning and have snuggle time and then get up and eat breakfast as a family. We would have people coming in and out all day long and hubby started a project of building on a deck to the house, and we loved watching him out the window and bringing him lemonade when it wasn't too windy outside for baby girl. At night we would visit with whoever brought us dinner that day and usually my parents would come by for the daily Blaire-kisses. Truly, life was perfect.
Then, she turned three weeks old. How is it that I am JUST NOW reading that things CHANGE at three weeks?! :) Of course she is still the sweetest and the cutest little muffin that makes everything beyond worth it, but she definitely picked up some horrible gas pains and a bit of a colic in the evenings that keep her very fussy and have made for some interesting days and evenings. Per a recommendation and our pediatrician, I bought some "gas drops" a few days ago and that really has seemed to help tremendously over the last few days and I am keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that this will help long term. She will probably still have a bit of a colic in the evening (as did I as a baby!), but hopefully the gas pains have subsided. Nothing is worse than watching her be in pain and you can't do anything about it. Poor thing. This is also the time when the visitors have winded down and now it really, truly is our little family of three making it through each day and finding what works and what doesn't. You can read every baby book in the world but when it's finally here and your baby is screaming and you can't figure it out; everything goes out the window (okay, not everything) and you will do what. ever. you. can. to soothe that baby. We opted to offer the binky (pacifier) about two weeks ago and haven't looked back since. I was nervous to introduce it but it is fabulous and will save your ears from burning off. If nothing else helps her, it will be the binky. They just love to suck. Our pediatrician helped calm my fears of nipple confusion (overrated...as long as they've established breast feeding!) and she loves the Soothies brand (this was given to us at the hospital and we've bought a few more).
Jason goes back to work on today and to say my anxiety level is through the roof would be an understatement! Even though he's been working at the house and building a deck in the backyard while he's been at home, it's been the nicest feeling in the world to have him home and it will be an adjustment for me for sure. I am so fortunate to have my Mom who has somewhat of a flexible work schedule and Jason's Mom as well for my "entertainment" slash baby-miracle-workers that I will be calling upon during the days. I have 8 more weeks of maternity leave and I am excited to find a schedule that works for Blaire and me and I know we will get there soon. :) She truly is such a sweet baby and there is nothing that makes me smile bigger these days than dancing around in the kitchen with her and seeing her little "O" shaped signature lips that she loves to do.
Words cannot express the feelings I have with all these memories we've been making over the last four weeks. I look back at pictures every single day of how she's growing and all the people in her life and I beam with happiness knowing how loved she is. I will admit I have had a case of the baby blues that comes and goes but it getting much better with a big thanks to my husband and my Mom (who could comfort you any better than your Mom? I will admit to sending a "I just need you to come over and hug me" text to her!) and some sleep!
Here are some of my favorite pictures with our baby girl!
First week at home lounging around!
One of her first car rides to Mimi and Grandpa's house!
The aftermath of her first bath. :) She wasn't in LOVE with being that cold...
Pretty girl.
Happy girl! We catch little "smiles" here and there.
Probably my favorite picture :)
Our first outing as a family of three! Le Peep for breakfast after her 2 week checkup.
The good thing about this girl is she is a sleeper. She might get fussy...but the girl can sleep!
I love our late night cuddles after feedings. Those lips!
Sweet baby Blaire.
I can't wait to share more pictures and more about our time with our baby girl. I thought I would have WAY more time to blog than I do (shocking!), but I would love to find time to keep our family near and far updated on her life! XO
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