Reason to smile...

[redlipz]

Baby blues suck, I'm sure we can all agree. So let's use this post to remind ourselves about reasons to smile when we are feeling down.

Hugs to all of us and let's remember to take a moment at a time.

[mcp6286]

Love this idea! So much to be thankful for!

My baby girl is a champ at using the paci to self-soothe! I wasn't going to go down that road but all our nurses suggested at least giving it a try. After a couple tries, she figured out how to keep it in her mouth and was sucking away with the biggest smile on her little face! So sweet...like she was proud of herself

[redlipz]

I'm smiling because even though I didn't want to co-sleep, both baby and I are getting a lot more sleep this way. And I've realized that I'm not getting any of these days back so I'm gonna snuggle the heck out of her and enjoy being her everything right now before she doesn't need mommy anymore.

[leenziepops]

My baby reminds me of Elmer Fudd! Hahahahaa

[gilder40]

Jun 18, 2015 0:44:18 GMT -5 redlipz said:

I'm smiling because even though I didn't want to co-sleep, both baby and I are getting a lot more sleep this way. And I've realized that I'm not getting any of these days back so I'm gonna snuggle the heck out of her and enjoy being her everything right now before she doesn't need mommy anymore.

I end up falling asleep about half the time when I am nursing little one. I keep her sitting up on my chest to help prevent spit-ups, and both of us usually pass out that way. I usually wake up like an hour later and put her in her bassinet.

[gilder40]

Little one is looking at us and focusing on us a lot more. I am waiting for that first "true" smile. Where she looks at us, locks eyes, and smiles because we are there.

[wegrowsheep]

My second child (as a baby) made me question the very decision to be a parent.
This one feels like a reward for making it through all that alive. He sleeps in his bed. He soothes himself with his hands, or paci. He doesn't spit up yet. He rarely screams.

Best of all? He doesn't get cranky when I eat chocolate.

Also, my brother called me tonight to say he was buying me chocolate, but needed to know what kind.
WIN.

[mrsmonogrammed]

I'm such a sap...I seriously just smiled over how cute my kid's nose is! But seriously, the way that H has really stepped up and been so present and helpful and sweet these last few days has definitely made me smile!

[Widget123]

Things seem to have calmed down at my house at least a little bit, particularly with DH. DD is still acting out and has to wear the splint for two more weeks, but baby steps.

[baytosa2013]

I smile...well mostly tear up but you know what I mean...at this perfect tiny person we made. Even when she's fussy I try to remember that this will be over soon and I want to savor it in case this is our only baby.

[wifedeangel]

I smiled the other day in the shower when I realized I could shave my legs without falling over or passing out.

[laurenlou83]

Even though it means I'm tied to the couch and I can't get things done, I love when the little guy will only calm down when he's laying on me all curled up.
Plus, I've been able to binge watch OITNB from the beginning because of this and not feel guilty about it

[dmoney]

I love the faces she makes at me after she is done eating. The look of content on her face is the sweetest thing ever.

I also love when DH is able to get her to calm down. She will fall asleep for me and relax but for DH she fights going to sleep. I keep pushing him to do skin to skin but he keeps giving me excuses. After he posted a really cute picture of her sleeping in her bassinet this morning, multiple people recommended skin to skin while wearing her in our Ergo. He is finally going to give it a try to build that bond. I love seeing them together, and when she is calm for him it melts my heart!

[jcprn]

Jun 18, 2015 1:19:40 GMT -5 gilder40 said:

Little one is looking at us and focusing on us a lot more. I am waiting for that first "true" smile. Where she looks at us, locks eyes, and smiles because we are there.

My sister was able to elicit an intentional smile from my nephew at 2 months exactly so I'm waiting, like you, for that meaningful smile that I hope is right around the corner!

[tiffbot]

These are so awesome!

DS is giving me all the feels lately. He is so patient and sweet with his baby sister and me. Today I was feeding her and he took it upon himself to climb up on my lap behind her and get some cuddles in. The relationship between these two just cracks me up and melts my heart at the same time!

[Deleted]

He has DH's dimples. Except you can't just see them yet. I can't take my eyes off of him when he is awake because I'm waiting for him to make a face that causes them to show up. And then I giggle.

[redlipz]

I was dozing off while feeding baby when my son asked me for string cheese. My daughter runs over and say "it's ok mommy, I'll give it to him! I know you're very tired, take a nap(:"....sweetheart!

[wormgerm]

Ollie has the sweetest slow gaze light gray newborn eyes that remind me of some kind of really gentle fish I once saw somewhere. Between that and his previous life swimming in my belly hes my fishy.

[a5swanson]

Jun 18, 2015 20:36:11 GMT -5 Joolschweets said:

Hubby came home with the best gift ever right now; a nipple shield. Owain had 1 feed without both him and me having a meltdown. That's enough for me right now.

Just taking it 1 feed at a time...

Congrats! I promise-it gets better. Almost 3 wks in I still have about 10 secs of initial latch pain, but it's so much better. The nipple sheild helped me power through. You can do this!

[txngrl31]

Baby will be a month old next week and things are getting a bit easier. I'm loving seeing her eyes focus and stare at me. Love her so much!