I'm a mom. I'm still getting used to that word. Emma was born on January 13th after 36 hours of labor. After the long wait, I ended up having a c-section. The first week was difficult since I wasn't able to move or do much. I can move well now, I just need to take it easy the first 6 weeks.
It's strange how many emotions I've had. I am extremely happy and extremely exhausted. My mood varies from moment to moment. Hopefully my hormones will soon be back to normal.
I have no idea what time or what day of the week it is . The lack of sleep is to blame. We are staying with my mom and she has been amazing helping us with the late nights. She has also done a great job making sure that I eat enough and take naps. I'm surprised by how difficult breastfeeding is. I was told it was painful, but you never know how bad until you do it. I think nature plays with women's hormones by making us forget about the labor pain and the long months of pregnancy heartburn. I always thought it was a joke when people said that you forget about it when you see your baby. Now I know it's true.
We had a short photoshoot at the hospital when Emma was less than 48 hours old. There is a team of photographers that go around the rooms asking if you want baby pictures. We couldn't resist. Here are some of my favorites.
I know you don't have much time to update your blog, what with two to three hours of sleep at a time and a newborn to care for, but I'm so excited that you did! Remember that conversation we had at the Atlanta airport last spring? If only you knew all this then :) Emma is beautiful and I can't wait to meet her. Congratulations, Mom!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie! She can't wait to meet you! I remember how much u loved Samuel :-)
DeleteShe is PRECIOUS! Cariños a las dos!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Y a ti de parte de las 2!! <3
DeleteAhhhhh you're a Mom!!! Soooo amazing! And you're going to be an incredible Mom I know it. Emma is just TOO cute for words. I can't wait to hold her in my arms and give her a million kisses. TQM
ReplyDeleteI just realized I never responded to this comment. I'm so sorry. I can't wait for you to meet her!!! Love you too Amiga!
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