The first couple weeks
I would always read those posts when people had a new baby and think they were so sappy. I now understand. I want to post all of the hundreds of pictures we have taken of our daughter in the last 13 days with all sorts of sappy captions. I didn't think I would be that mom... But I am :)
It's definitely been a steep learning curve. Since Hailey still should be in my tummy another week and a half or so, she is trying to build up strength to stay awake for feedings. The first few days were so tough, every noise she made I would panic. I had a few pregnancy hormone nights where I would cry for no reason for long periods of times. Feedings take over an hour between her falling asleep and me having to pump to keep my supply up. We were staying up in shifts throughout the night, but started doing the co-sleeping with her in the bassinet.
Sleep deprivation is rough. Luckily we've had visitors that have been able to hold her while we got chores or workouts in. My mom (and now dad) are staying with us for a bit which is super helpful for my mom to take Hailey in the morning so I can take a nap.
With all the work... It's so amazing to be able to look at Hailey and feel so much love and the need to protect her. When she has her short increments of being awake, seeing those curious eyes looking around is the most captivating thing to watch. It's so fun to just watch her just exist, knowing she is half me and half Joel. Joel has been incredible, and it's amazing to see him with her. I am so excited for him to have his 6 weeks of paternity leave in January to be able to spend time with her and watch her exist :)
It's definitely been a steep learning curve. Since Hailey still should be in my tummy another week and a half or so, she is trying to build up strength to stay awake for feedings. The first few days were so tough, every noise she made I would panic. I had a few pregnancy hormone nights where I would cry for no reason for long periods of times. Feedings take over an hour between her falling asleep and me having to pump to keep my supply up. We were staying up in shifts throughout the night, but started doing the co-sleeping with her in the bassinet.
Sleep deprivation is rough. Luckily we've had visitors that have been able to hold her while we got chores or workouts in. My mom (and now dad) are staying with us for a bit which is super helpful for my mom to take Hailey in the morning so I can take a nap.
With all the work... It's so amazing to be able to look at Hailey and feel so much love and the need to protect her. When she has her short increments of being awake, seeing those curious eyes looking around is the most captivating thing to watch. It's so fun to just watch her just exist, knowing she is half me and half Joel. Joel has been incredible, and it's amazing to see him with her. I am so excited for him to have his 6 weeks of paternity leave in January to be able to spend time with her and watch her exist :)
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