Somehow this draft never made it to press. Opps! Even though this post is a few weeks late I continue to see more and more friends turn into new mommies so it still seems relevant. Enjoy all those newborn snuggles, smells, coos, burps, and late night feeding/diaper change parties mommies!
Wow time flies when you are having fun, raising a little one, attempting to have a normal life again, oh and go to work to make that money honey. This time last year I left the comfort of home (aka lovely maternity leave) and made my way back into the workforce. Having a baby totally changes your perspective. Once I got my degree I always thought I wanted to be an independent working woman. Staying home?!? No way… Oh wait then that sweet baby came and life changed… drastically. We read the books, received the weekly email updates on babes size and development, and bought all the necessities. We we were ready to to go! Then she arrived and it was pure perfection! No book can tell you the intense love and affection you can have for a 7 lb 6 oz butterball of joy! There were laughs,lots of tears of happiness and silliness from sleep deprivation ?. I like to think of myself as a cool and calm mom and hope that energy directs itself on little one . Although we had a easy delivery we still had hiccups and hardships once we got home. Jaundice, nursing, and feeding were a struggle from the beginning. After clearing those hurdles we quietly settled in at home. No one can prepare you for motherhood. Just not going to happen. Hello 12 weeks snuggles and waking up every 1-3 hours ??.! I loveddddd every minute of maternity leave. I had intentions of completing home projects and organizing the office…. Haha yea right!!!! One day I organized our sock drawers while baby wearing and that was a HUGE accomplishment. Mom mom Buhlinger was a huge help likes times one million! Seriously long hot showers became a luxury and she gladly snuggled with the the little one. (And I might have caught a quick catnap) She is the best! We had fun with March madness… Our Pack even had a huge upset! Avery was our good luck charm.
With the dreaded work return date looming we had Easter at the beach with our family from up North. Each day I thought about how I was one day closer to having to give her up for the day. Luckily ( OMG so lucky!) my mom was going to watch her. The day before my return to work I balled my eyes out. Such a mess. There was no official naps in her crib or bassinet… We cuddled all dayyyy. These are some photos we took that day. My best attempt at selfies with my digital camera. Yoga pants, tshirt, nursing tank, messy hair, no makeup, sleep deprived at it’s best 🙂
Welcome back to work! Ahhhhh! Hello adult convo … Yay! …. then came the tearsssss because baby is with someone else.
As new parents we are always reading books, blogs, apps on what our babe should be doing or what next milestone they should be acheiving. Although its great to be informed, remember to enjoy the moment and stage your little one is currently in. No need to constantly be worried or you will blink and miss “the now”. Soak it in 🙂
Teague Family | Newborn | Charlotte, NC
Claybo Family | Newborn | Charlotte, NC
Fall 2020 Family Portraits | Charlotte, NC