Maggie: 1 week
April 5th, 2007 @ 4:35 pm | Comments
Filed Under: emotional, motherhood, photos
Dear Maggie-Girl,
You are one week old now. A whole week! And we haven’t broken you! This is definitely a cause for celebration.
A little over a week ago, you were still in my belly. I have to admit- as much as pregnancy was starting to drive me nuts, you were a lot easier to take care of when you were in there. You had everything you needed- shelter, comfort, food, warmth- and I didn’t even have to think about it. I just had to EXIST. And you didn’t have to work for your food or attempt to communicate what you needed. Life was pretty sweet and easy for all of us.
Then you were born.
When I look back on the last week, I tend to compare it to climbing out of a hot tub and immediately jumping into a cool swimming pool. Extremely shocking to the System. Physically, mentally, emotionally… it’s been at times difficult, fun, frustrating, hilarious, and draining. But always, always amazing.
The first time that I was left alone with you was after you’d been alive for a day. The nurses were gone, and Daddy had left to get dinner for us. I was attempting to breastfeed you on my own (with minimal success) and it was totally quiet in the room, except for the sounds of your eating (which Girl- you are LOUD when you eat!) I stared at you for what seemed like hours… I just couldn’t believe that you were here, and that we made you, and that you were so perfectly made, and how on earth were we allowed to have participated in this? I cried and held you close, overwhelmed with the concept of it all (and yes- a *tad* bit hormonal, I’m sure!)
So yes- maybe it was easier with you inside of my belly (even though I could not longer tie my shoes and could barely reach to wipe myself after I peed, thankyouverymuch) But when you were inside of me, we couldn’t see your little goofy faces you make when you’re sleeping. We couldn’t watch you root around like a little pig when you’re hungry. We couldn’t feel you grasping our fingers with your tiny but perfectly formed hand. We didn’t get to hear your little coos and squeaks. And I couldn’t sit and watch your Daddy fall completely head-over-heels in love with you, even after you pulled his hand and your feet into one of those infamous meconium diapers.
And we couldn’t look you in the eyes and say to you:
We love you. You are the best.
Please go to sleep already, it’s 2am!
We love you.
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April 5th, 2007 @ 4:54 pm
::HEART::
I was so looking forward to this entry.
You just can’t explain being a parent, can you? You have to experience it. It’s such an all-encompassing, earth-changing title, and it turns you from two people in love to a family.
My warmest congrats again. :-)
April 5th, 2007 @ 5:31 pm
I, too, was looking forward to this entry. She is the cutest little girl :-) Your post brought a tear to my eye. It must be so wonderful to be a Mommy. Congratulations! xxx
April 5th, 2007 @ 5:46 pm
Very sweet! It feels like a big door into a room that everybody raves about, but those of us without children can’t go in. Enjoy these days - I’m sure you will.
April 5th, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
Laura: heh… Dan and I said that a few weeks ago- there were so many people (strangers included) who kept telling us ‘Good luck’ and ‘Have fun!’ and giving us a knowing smile. We started feeling like there was some big secret that they all knew about that they wouldn’t share… but we would soon find out about on our own! It kind of freaked us out! hehe
April 5th, 2007 @ 6:29 pm
Oh I totally agree with the “secret” of parenthood. But I think it is just because those feelings that you have are so hard to put into words. You could be the most eloquent and expressive writer and it still wouldn’t do the feelings justice.
I love this post, I was looking forward to it too. I’m just so happy for you and Dan. You guys are so lucky that you get to experience it together (that he’s able to take time off of work).
April 5th, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
Incredible, isn’t it? :) So happy for you… little Maggie is lucky to be born into such a loving family.
April 5th, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
I knew it! I knew that you would write about motherhood eloquently. It’s perfect! It’s a magical time right now, savor it because before you know it, it will be over and sweet Maggie will want a MySpace or something!
I am so looking forward to the birth story!
April 5th, 2007 @ 8:56 pm
Perfect description…you took me back to my first week at home with Braden! Welcome to parenthood! You’re going to love this roller coaster!
April 5th, 2007 @ 9:02 pm
isn’t is the best jen? so exhausting but so rewarding…time flies though..my little sofija is already almost 2 weeks old!
April 5th, 2007 @ 9:14 pm
Aww…I love this entry! It makes me want to have a baby…not for another few years of course! I also love the line you added…”Please go to sleep already, it’s 2am!” hehe
Hope you are all doing well :-)
April 5th, 2007 @ 9:18 pm
Maggie’s beautiful and touching letter. :-) God bless to you and your family.
April 6th, 2007 @ 1:14 am
*wipes a tear*
April 6th, 2007 @ 9:58 am
She is so perfect and you guys already sound like you are the perfect parents. The perfect little family. :)
April 6th, 2007 @ 10:58 am
Aw, this is so sweet! I can’t wait for my little guy to arrive to enjoy all of these amazing moments!
You guys sound like you are doing great!
April 7th, 2007 @ 10:36 am
oh, so sweet! You guys are great parents and you have an adorable little girl!