You’re 4 weeks old today. We’re adapting to little sleep. We’re getting more confident at diagnosing what your cries mean. Our pets know you’re their new roomie and check in on you. We’re discovering what it means to be parents. And each day, our love grows.. as we look at your sweet face, and hear you grunt and coo. These last few weeks have flown by in a time warp full of poopy diapers and spit up and awe. Still can’t believe she’s here. Kinda can’t believe we’re doing this. But we are. ❤️
You’re 4 weeks old today. We’re adapting to little sleep. We’re getting more confident at diagnosing what your cries mean. Our pets know you’re their new roomie and check in on you. We’re discovering what it means to be parents. And each day, our love grows.. as we look at your sweet face, and hear you grunt and coo. These last few weeks have flown by in a time warp full of poopy diapers and spit up and awe. Still can’t believe she’s here. Kinda can’t believe we’re doing this. But we are. ❤️
You’re 4 weeks old today. We’re adapting to little sleep. We’re getting more confident at diagnosing what your cries mean. Our pets know you’re their new roomie and check in on you. We’re discovering what it means to be parents. And each day, our love grows.. as we look at your sweet face, and hear you grunt and coo. These last few weeks have flown by in a time warp full of poopy diapers and spit up and awe. Still can’t believe she’s here. Kinda can’t believe we’re doing this. But we are. ❤️
It’s been a year since we found out about our little miracle baby. It was you. 🫶🏻 Happy Valentine’s Day, my love! 💕 #valentines #miraclebaby #pregnancyannouncement #cutebaby #threemonthsold #oneyearago
I’m not going to lie to you, I didn’t feel a strong connection with my baby when she was first born. My first thoughts were, “oh thank God that’s over.” And, “well at least she’s cute.” I think they say fathers take time to connect with their babies. After all, I carried and grew her for 9 months. I felt her kicks and wiggles. But.. to me, she was still a stranger. I remember telling Kevin about a month after she was born that, ‘I thought I loved her.. but I still loved him more.’ He said he loved the baby more 😂 I was tired. And as simple as I naively assumed breastfeeding was, it’s not always the case. It can be physically and emotionally draining, and a lot of pressure to be the only food source and sometimes comfort for this little innocent being. I began thinking something may be wrong with me. But then she smiled. Suddenly she seemed like a PERSON. My love for her has grown. Every time she does something new, I’m so proud, so entranced that we managed to create such a perfect baby. All to say: I know people love to show the perfect moments, and not the tough ones. This is tough. It’s also beautiful. And life is both.
I’m not going to lie to you, I didn’t feel a strong connection with my baby when she was first born. My first thoughts were, “oh thank God that’s over.” And, “well at least she’s cute.” I think they say fathers take time to connect with their babies. After all, I carried and grew her for 9 months. I felt her kicks and wiggles. But.. to me, she was still a stranger. I remember telling Kevin about a month after she was born that, ‘I thought I loved her.. but I still loved him more.’ He said he loved the baby more 😂 I was tired. And as simple as I naively assumed breastfeeding was, it’s not always the case. It can be physically and emotionally draining, and a lot of pressure to be the only food source and sometimes comfort for this little innocent being. I began thinking something may be wrong with me. But then she smiled. Suddenly she seemed like a PERSON. My love for her has grown. Every time she does something new, I’m so proud, so entranced that we managed to create such a perfect baby. All to say: I know people love to show the perfect moments, and not the tough ones. This is tough. It’s also beautiful. And life is both.
3 months. 💖 Time has sped up and slowed down all at once. Looking back at photos, you already look so different. You were a little stranger! And now everyday, we get to know you even more. 💛 You like to wake up from naps smiling. ☺️ 💛 When you REALLY smile with a wide open mouth and shiny eyes, mom calls it ✨“sparkling.”✨ 💛 You’ve gotten so many dog kisses from Ryder that you’re practically used to it. 🐾 💛 You love meeting new friends and any outside time. 🍃 💛 Blowing bubbles is your current favorite pastime, along with exploring your voice! 🫧 💛 You’ve gotten really good putting yourself to sleep for naps. 💤 💛 You’ve started to grabbing with those tiny little fists! 👶🏼 💛 Tummy time has gotten easier and you LOVE staring at the singing owl Nana Nancy gave you. 🦉 We’re so lucky to have our little angel baby. 💛
3 months. 💖 Time has sped up and slowed down all at once. Looking back at photos, you already look so different. You were a little stranger! And now everyday, we get to know you even more. 💛 You like to wake up from naps smiling. ☺️ 💛 When you REALLY smile with a wide open mouth and shiny eyes, mom calls it ✨“sparkling.”✨ 💛 You’ve gotten so many dog kisses from Ryder that you’re practically used to it. 🐾 💛 You love meeting new friends and any outside time. 🍃 💛 Blowing bubbles is your current favorite pastime, along with exploring your voice! 🫧 💛 You’ve gotten really good putting yourself to sleep for naps. 💤 💛 You’ve started to grabbing with those tiny little fists! 👶🏼 💛 Tummy time has gotten easier and you LOVE staring at the singing owl Nana Nancy gave you. 🦉 We’re so lucky to have our little angel baby. 💛
6 weeks with Cora Rae. 💛 Our angel baby smiles in the mornings, is over 8 pounds, and starting to outgrow her newborn clothes. 💔 Kevin goes back to work next week. We’re so thankful we had this time together. Sleep deprived, but loving it and loving her. So many firsts still ahead of us!
6 weeks with Cora Rae. 💛 Our angel baby smiles in the mornings, is over 8 pounds, and starting to outgrow her newborn clothes. 💔 Kevin goes back to work next week. We’re so thankful we had this time together. Sleep deprived, but loving it and loving her. So many firsts still ahead of us!
6 weeks with Cora Rae. 💛 Our angel baby smiles in the mornings, is over 8 pounds, and starting to outgrow her newborn clothes. 💔 Kevin goes back to work next week. We’re so thankful we had this time together. Sleep deprived, but loving it and loving her. So many firsts still ahead of us!
6 weeks with Cora Rae. 💛 Our angel baby smiles in the mornings, is over 8 pounds, and starting to outgrow her newborn clothes. 💔 Kevin goes back to work next week. We’re so thankful we had this time together. Sleep deprived, but loving it and loving her. So many firsts still ahead of us!
6 weeks with Cora Rae. 💛 Our angel baby smiles in the mornings, is over 8 pounds, and starting to outgrow her newborn clothes. 💔 Kevin goes back to work next week. We’re so thankful we had this time together. Sleep deprived, but loving it and loving her. So many firsts still ahead of us!
6 weeks with Cora Rae. 💛 Our angel baby smiles in the mornings, is over 8 pounds, and starting to outgrow her newborn clothes. 💔 Kevin goes back to work next week. We’re so thankful we had this time together. Sleep deprived, but loving it and loving her. So many firsts still ahead of us!
Cat mama human mama
Cat mama human mama
moms night out 🥂
moms night out 🥂
moms night out 🥂
moms night out 🥂
moms night out 🥂
moms night out 🥂
Yesterday, during a routine diaper change, our baby laughed for the first time. 🥹🥰 it’s as beautiful of a sound as I’d imagined!!! #babygirl #firsts #babylaughing #11weeksold
2023 recap. A little late to the game because I needed to nap instead. 😂 2023 was the year I got pregnant and gave birth. I’m now a mother; an adjective that still feels a little foreign to me. I’m learning how to be one everyday. Looking back on this year – although pregnancy felt a little inconvenient and neverending sometimes, and there were other struggles – lack of work and losing of friends and a body that was forever changing, and a soul that was splitting apart and expanding to create another… we were so fortunate. We were blessed with delicious food, the ability to travel, and friends and family to lean on. Blessed to be surrounded by animals and the huge dog pack that’s always around. Blessed by friends and family who showered us with love and gifts, and made us feel so special. Blessed that I was able to grow my business, and all the projects I’ve poured my heart into. Blessed to work on a few film sets with enthusiastic artists, as crew and cast. And ultimately blessed for the expansion that becoming a parent requires. My body expanded to build a baby, and now I’m being pushed further to expand my world again. I cannot wait to see the new version of me come to life. I can’t wait to see my daughter continue to grow and smile. It’s real love, baby. 🙏🏼❤️