11.19.2013

what it means to be a new mother.



it means always smelling like milk or poop. or both.

it means my hair is up in a pony tail or top bun more often than not.

it means i never really feel clean.

it means constantly taking out garbage bags full of dirty diapers.

it means constantly washing bottles.

it means constantly doing laundry.

it means 3 or more outfit changes in one day, for both of you.

it means never sleeping in anything longer than 3-4 hour increments.

it means your back and arms kill from holding her but you can't seem to put her down (either because she doesn't want you to or you don't want to).

it means your entire day is measured in 2-3 hour increments.

it means most of your "quiet" or "free" time ends up being spent just staring at her because you still can't quite believe this amazing little thing is yours.


i love it.
i love her.

{photos compliments of mary}

11.05.2013

two weeks.

gracie had her two week visit. people aren't lyin when they say time flies. i've been doing a lot of nursing, cuddling, changing diapers...that about sums it up for the last 2.5 weeks. i want to write more about this crazy experience being a first-time mom, but i'm about to have an unhappy baby, seeing as she just totally filled her diaper and will be hungry :)

so here are the two weeks stats (11.1.13):
8 lbs (38%)
20.25" tall (47%)
35.5" head (37%)

she was amazing at her appointment. even undressing her down to her diaper, she was just awake and looking around during the whole visit. only cried a little when they poked her heel for labs. she's such a good babe.