I can hardly even wrap my head around the fact that my second baby is six months old already. Before I had babies I used to think it was so funny and a little odd when other moms would say, "oh, cherish those early moments" or "time passes by so fast" or "don't blink, they will be off to college." I used to think, really people...I mean time passes at the same rate whether you have kids or not, you're losin' it.
Oh, how the times have changed. I am so that mom that is tearing up as I tell a brand new mom to just soak in that newborn stage, because before you know it, you are longing for those middle of the night snugly feedings. Even with the sleep deprivation, the dark circles, the four+ outfit changes, and that empty can of dry shampoo.....it's oh so worth it.
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| Month 1. This is what I call the 'honeymoon phase.' We are so in awe that we have created this tiny human and can not remember life without her. |
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| Month 2. Still honeymooning here. Little lady is getting a personality and seems to be figuring out how to get just what she wants. Shows signs of reflux maybe, but maybe not. We are on a predictable schedule and she is a great night sleeper too! |
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| Month 3. Honeymoon is over. There were a lot of tears this month. We discovered a dairy protein allergy {dairy free at week 9} and had a few weeks where a little someone wouldn't sleep more than 20 minutes at a time. It is so hard when you're baby is uncomfortable and you just don't know why. July was the month of exhaustion for me. |
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| Month 4. She decided she hated the car and she still hates dairy. Mom gave up all dairy...every last bit, even the hidden stuff. {Did you know it can take about 6 weeks for dairy to get out of your system?} We also began wearing ear plugs in the car. Kidding. Her smile is so big and her laugh is contagious, so that makes up for everything else. |
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| Month 5. She decided this world isn't all that bad as long as Mommy is holding her. Thank the lord for my Baby K'Tan, the place where she took the best naps for a while. Still hates dairy, but has come to terms with car rides. Her giggles make our hearts grow and she has a little twinkle in her baby blues. |
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| Month 6. We can all breath easier now. Stella is such a happier baby than a few months ago. We think she is growing out of the dairy thing, she takes great naps, sleeps all night, giggles like crazy, and as long as Momma is within her line of sight, she is one happy camper. She truly is the prefect little addition for our family. |
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