2 months
I apologize to dooce for totally ripping off her idea.
Dear Maggie,
You are now two months old. I can't believe how much my life has changed since November 21st. I love every minute of the breastfeeding, diaper changing and even watching you sleep. You're not very active yet, but you're still fascinating to watch. I enjoy looking at you and thinking that you're a perfect mix of your father and me.
Since you came into this world you have mastered the art of breastfeeding. The newborn nurses wanted to give you formula because you refused to eat for the first day, but you picked it up very well the next day. Now you're an expert with the breast and becoming better with the bottle every day. I wish that I could feed you every time that you get hungry, but I made the decision to work and unfornately you are not invited to work. In a perfect world I could do my job and be with you at all times, but this world is far from perfect.
So I've started going to work, and you're started going to day care. From what I've seen, you don't seem to notice that you're at day care. Before I drop you off each morning, I feed you in the car and cuddle for just a few more minutes. You're happy as a clam when I leave. Many hours later, I return to find you happy and usually sleeping. Thanks for making Mama's return to work easier. I couldn't stand it if you cried when I left you.
Your favorite activities at this point in your life are eating, pooping and sleeping. You enjoy time in your swing and bouncy seat. We lay you under the baby gym occasionally. Sometimes you stare at the toys hanging above you, and sometimes you even smack one with your flailing arms. Maybe someday you'll learn to control those appendages and actually play with the toys.
We give you a bath every couple of days. You don't seem to mind the bath until it is over. Then you scream and cry while I'm trying to get you into a fresh diaper and nightgown. My interpretation of your screams is that you're cold and pissed that you had the misfortune of being born to amateur parents.
The sleeping scenario that works best for us right now is the whole family in the bed. Daddy sleeps on the left. Mama sleeps on the right. Maggie sleeps squished up next to Mama. Emma sleeps by Daddy's feet. By sleeping right next to me you enjoy the all night buffet. I don't want you sleeping in our bed for too much longer, but for now it's nice to have your warm little body right next to mine.
Having you in my life has made me more happy than I ever imagined. I'm trying to fully enjoy each minute with you while you're so tiny. You're already growing up so fast. It brings tears to my eyes to think of you outgrowing your newborn clothes. Yes, you've been cursed with a sappy and emotional mother. I will probably cry at every milestone in your life from your first tooth to your college graduation.
Love,
Mama
Dear Maggie,
You are now two months old. I can't believe how much my life has changed since November 21st. I love every minute of the breastfeeding, diaper changing and even watching you sleep. You're not very active yet, but you're still fascinating to watch. I enjoy looking at you and thinking that you're a perfect mix of your father and me.
Since you came into this world you have mastered the art of breastfeeding. The newborn nurses wanted to give you formula because you refused to eat for the first day, but you picked it up very well the next day. Now you're an expert with the breast and becoming better with the bottle every day. I wish that I could feed you every time that you get hungry, but I made the decision to work and unfornately you are not invited to work. In a perfect world I could do my job and be with you at all times, but this world is far from perfect.
So I've started going to work, and you're started going to day care. From what I've seen, you don't seem to notice that you're at day care. Before I drop you off each morning, I feed you in the car and cuddle for just a few more minutes. You're happy as a clam when I leave. Many hours later, I return to find you happy and usually sleeping. Thanks for making Mama's return to work easier. I couldn't stand it if you cried when I left you.
Your favorite activities at this point in your life are eating, pooping and sleeping. You enjoy time in your swing and bouncy seat. We lay you under the baby gym occasionally. Sometimes you stare at the toys hanging above you, and sometimes you even smack one with your flailing arms. Maybe someday you'll learn to control those appendages and actually play with the toys.
We give you a bath every couple of days. You don't seem to mind the bath until it is over. Then you scream and cry while I'm trying to get you into a fresh diaper and nightgown. My interpretation of your screams is that you're cold and pissed that you had the misfortune of being born to amateur parents.
The sleeping scenario that works best for us right now is the whole family in the bed. Daddy sleeps on the left. Mama sleeps on the right. Maggie sleeps squished up next to Mama. Emma sleeps by Daddy's feet. By sleeping right next to me you enjoy the all night buffet. I don't want you sleeping in our bed for too much longer, but for now it's nice to have your warm little body right next to mine.
Having you in my life has made me more happy than I ever imagined. I'm trying to fully enjoy each minute with you while you're so tiny. You're already growing up so fast. It brings tears to my eyes to think of you outgrowing your newborn clothes. Yes, you've been cursed with a sappy and emotional mother. I will probably cry at every milestone in your life from your first tooth to your college graduation.
Love,
Mama
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Congratulations on motherhood Addie! That's one lucky kid, you'll make a fantastic parent. :-D
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