For any of you who are still checking this and wondering if I've died, I have not. I have just been loving on this little baby as much as possible before I have to go back to work (in just over a week!). I write little posts in my head all day long, but I never sit at the computer long enough during the day to get my thoughts typed out.
I can wholeheartedly say that being a mother is the greatest, most enjoyable, incredible and rewarding experience of my entire life. I have never felt so much joy or love. To think it has been just over ten weeks since I became a mom to my little guy is shocking because it feels like there was nothing before. I realize that this is ridiculously mushy, a total cliche, and maybe something that people are sick of hearing, but it is truly how I feel. Loving this tiny human so much has changed me. Also, I feel more confident as a person. I know that if what I am doing is best for my son, then it is what is right.
To be clear, every moment isn't easy, and we are not perfect people or parents. However, I know how to keep my son happy and healthy so far and that is what matters right now. The little sacrifices here and there are worth it. In addition, I am blessed with an incredible husband that does so much to make our lives better. I cannot imagine trying to do this on my own, and I do not know how single moms do this. We also have the calmest, sweetest, wonderful little boy that makes it easy. He is a good eater, a good sleeper, and easy to please. If he is crying, it is for a purpose, and the problem can usually be fixed very quickly. We are in the very small percentage of new parents that are getting sleep in one long stretch. My son takes after his father and sleeps like a champ. His current schedule is that he goes to sleep around 10:30 or 11 and wakes up around 6:30 or 7. It is unbelievable and there were several nights early on when I awoke in a panic convinced that something must be wrong, as he had not woken up. Thankfully, that was never the case. The boy just loves his sleep. Here's hoping he keeps it up!
That is all for now. I will hopefully return to more regular posting once I'm back at work and have some slow times at my computer.
