And three weeks later, you are already wearing my arms out with all of your growing.
First things first. “Up all night” is an understatement. WIth you, it’s “up all day.”
You are just like me. You don’t want to miss a thing. So going to sleep is not an option for you. Your Daddy and I have definitely accepted this life change with so much love in our hearts for you. But man, were we in for a surprise when we brought you home. The first night, you cried so much in the middle of the night, we ended up grabbing that pacifier we received for free in the mail that we so much did not want to introduce to you, and shoved it right in your mouth. You took to it well and we were able to get a bit of sleep. I don’t regret it.
I have you strictly breastfeeding as of right now and let me tell you, it is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I have the sole responsibility of feeding you and making sure you are getting what you need. It is by far the coolest, yet the most stressful thing I’ve ever done. Your last doctor’s appointment was great and you passed with flying colors being in the 90th percentile for your age which makes me a proud Mommy.
They aren’t kidding when they say when you become a parent the amount of love that pours into your heart for the child you just gave birth to is amazingly strong and something I have never felt before. The minute I laid eyes on you as you came out of my belly, I cried alongside your Dad with tears of happiness. I am a Mother now. I have some major business to take care of now. This is all real. And even though I am still in the stages of being completely overwhelmed by everything, I am ready for it all and I couldn’t ask for anything more. You, my dear, are a huge handful and what Birdie would call a “fuss-budget,” but I love you with all of my heart and will come back with a “bring it on” attitude. (Maybe with a few tears as well.)
Your great Grandmother Mary Alice is so proud that her first great Granddaughter is named after her. She is no longer with us anymore, so when I say “she is proud” it is because I know for a fact that she is up there looking down on our little family and is so very proud. I pray to her and God on a regular basis to give me the strength and patience in this brand new job I have taken on.
My girlfriend is here. My friend who I have been writing notes to for nine months. My daughter who I have been waiting to hold and take care of for nine months. My life which has now been completed.
Here is to the beginning of my life because it has not truly began until yours did.
I. Love. You.
Facebook posts the day you were born:
Girlfriend,
Your Daddy and I can’t wait to see your face today. ❤
Mom
(We have been in labor since 2:30 this morning. Water broke at home. Waiting game now. Will update hopefully soon.)
As of 10:06am we have a beautiful baby girl. 10 fingers. 10 toes. 20 inches. 7lbs 12oz! Mom and BabyHop are doing great!! -Matt
Thank you everyone for your amazing comments! This has been the best day in our lives thus far. Alice Layne is one healthy lady and I could not have asked for an easier pregnancy, labor, and birth. Thanks again. So overwhelmed with love from everyone! ❤ xoxo
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