we've been busy adjusting to our new life with emaline. thankfully, i've been able to find moments of clarity throughout these past days which have helped me better handle this change. some days are better than others, but i'm happy to say that my hormones are easing up and i'm starting to feel myself again. i have much to be thankful for... i have such a loving and supportive husband and two beautiful girls who bring me such great joy. i've tried to get back to my normal self by doing those things that make me happy. ava and i have been spending lots of time together as well as the four of us together as a family.
last week after spending some time with my mom, ava ran into our house, straight to emaline and gave her hugs and kisses, then asked me to take a picture.
i am so surprised at how much she enjoys emaline... i was sure that she would resent her, but she has been nothing but loving towards her. every morning when she wakes, she asks to see "baby 'aline". she's very helpful and is already such a great sister. she even remembers to include emaline in her nighttime prayers. she has such a sweet spirit and is such a blessing in all of our lives.
emaline has been wonderful. she really is a great baby. she's not very fussy, eats well and sleeps wonderfully! she eats about every 3 hours during the day and at night sleeps a solid 5 hours, wakes, then nurses, and falls right back to sleep for another 4-5 hours! i was a little worried about her sleeping so long at such a young age, so for the first few days i let her sleep 4 hours max, but after 45 min of trying to wake her only to have her snack and fall right back to sleep, i realized it wasn't worth it and that she could go the extra hour and wake on her own. after talking to the doctor and finding out she has already gained over a pound i was put at ease and actually encouraged to let her sleep those 5 straight hours. she's such a sleepy-head... just like her mom. she is a healthy, happy little bundle... we are truly blessed.
each week, seems to get a little brighter, a little easier, a little better. here's to week three.
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i'm glad you're getting your groove back. and am glad that ava is doing so well w/baby 'aline.
ps. that last picture - she's so pretty!
pps. that little chef hat is awesome.
HOw cute! I am glad that all is well! That first couple of weeks is so hard! Hope to see you tonight?!
You give me hope! Your girls are so pretty. Where did you get Ava's apron and hat? I want one for Evelynne. Let me know if I can help! I would love to have Ava over to play so you can get some sleep!
I think I saw you today...with Ava getting into your car, I wasn't sure it was you until we passed. What were you doing out and about? Looks like you're off to a great start!
I can't wait to see that little sweetheart in person. Glad to hear you are feeling more like yourself.
diana I am a little mad at you. your baby is SO adorable that I find myself getting weak... you know... weak... those little thoughts that maybe it's time for another... I was doing fine till I saw your precious emaline!
so glad you are doing well. you guys deserve it.
Ava looks so cute in her little Chef's at and apron! Adorable.
I'm glad things are getting back to normal for you! You and your little family of four are darling!
Wow, Emaline is so beautiful Diana. And what a good sleeper from the sounds of it! You've been in my prayers and thoughts lately as I'm sure this has been a rough adjustment for you. I know how those after pregnancy hormones can be.
I love reading your posts. Hang in there. You are amazing and such an example.
wow. she is so so so beautiful.
i'm glad you feel like you are getting your bearings back. adjusting to life with 2 kids was so hard for me. it took me a very long time.
but i had post partum depression, a baby who barfed all day long, and a husband in law school. i'm sure you'll adjust way faster than i did.
how cute is that chef hat.
and i still can't get over emaline's hair. crazy.
Glad to hear that things are going better for you.
I think its funny that you and Bryce are both wearing the Lesueur shirt in your pictures... I steal Brecks all the time, it's so comfy! (I don't know why I notice the most randomest things.)
mary... the hat and apron were bought from target last year, i believe they still have them but in a different fabric.
brooke... where did you see me? i think i went over to my mom's that day but i can't remember.
I'm so glad that things are getting better for you. I knew it was just a matter of time...(for those crazy hormones to settle down). I just love you, Diana...and I feel so blessed to have your friendship. I had a great time with you today. It felt good to fianlly get out. Thanks for the great suggestion.
PS. Sorry I'm so behind on checking your blog and commenting. Your blog really is one of my favorites.
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