Some of you might be wondering why it has taken us SO long to add another post. I am learning that there are many things that can be done one-handed, but making a blog post isn't one of those that I have learned yet! The past few weeks have flown by and Emma is 3 1/2 weeks old now.
I must say that the first week was definitely the hardest. Along with healing from the labor/delivery process, Emma and I had to learn about each other too. Between feedings and attempting to get some sleep where we could, there didn't seem to be any time for much else. It was a very big shock to me not to even be able to keep up my own house....folding a load of clothes seemed impossible! Thankfully, my Mom was able to stay with us that first week and help out tremendously. From cooking dinner to cleaning to staying up with Emma for a few hours so we could sleep a little...she helped with anything and everything. And to top it off, she was a great encouragement to me during this steep learning curve. What a priceless gift!!
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| Grandma Sue & Emma |
Week 2 was just Me, Eddie, and Emma at home. We had help from friends with meals and we tried to settle in to being a family. Our biggest outing was a trip to the new outlet mall...we managed 1.5 hours and enjoyed doing something 'normal' for the first time with our precious little girl.
Eddie had to return to work at Week 3. I was a bit nervous and we definitely missed Daddy very much, but it was good for everyone to start a schedule. I can't say I have things all figured out, but I am starting to see patterns to what Emma wants to do every day. There are certain sleepy times, fussy times, and eating times. We have ventured out to quite a few places together: grocery store, mall, library. We have also made it to church 2 Sundays in a row!!!
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| Daddy and his Emma Belle |
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| Bath Time |
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| Tummy Time |
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| Showing off for her Grandmas!! |
Each day we see something new in her. She is starting to make a few sounds this week. And, all of that dark hair at birth is growing in from the roots a different color....we think it might be auburn...that red is coming out after all!!
Hi Rebekkah, Eddie and Emma,
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to chat with you on the phone and to read your update and see the wonderful photos of Emma. As all new parents learn, the early weeks and months of taking care of baby are akin to an 'out of body' experience. In a few months, you will settle into a routine and adjust as Emma grows and changes. She is certainly beautiful!! We can't wait to meet her in person! Love to all of you, Aunt Amy ad Uncle Tim