I can’t get over how much time I DO NOT HAVE.
I can’t believe how much I sweat while I sleep.
I can’t understand how my nipples are still attached.
I can’t fathom that three weeks ago today, I was still pregnant.
I can’t accept how much he grows every single day. (especially his eyelashes, my goodness!)
I can’t imagine our lives without him.
I can’t believe how stinking adorable that child is. Seriously.
Oh! My heart!
And now, thanks to those pictures, my uterus is trying to convince me to have another child.
Thanks for that.
He’s so cuuuuute.
wow! look at those big beautiful eyes! he’s gorgeous!
Short and sweet. Perfect. Treasure these moments of sleepless wonder, my little one will be one next week and I don’t know where the time went!
He is beautiful!
I also sweated like a pig for the first few weeks after I delivered. I told my doctor about it and I don’t think he believed how bad it was. I woke up soaking wet during the night and would have to lay on a towel because the sheets were drenched.
So, he’s to feeling your pain! It will pass.
Oh how absolutely beautiful he is!
He is so beautiful Beth. Those eyes of his, just wow.
Oh, I forgot about the nighttime sweats! Something to look forward to, I guess. Isn’t is amazing how right after they are born, it’s like you forget what life was like before they were here?
so amazingly beautiful!
cute!!!!!!!!!!
sorry about your sweat and nipples. i know you know it will be back to normal soon, but i’m saying it anyway. you’re doing awesome, beth!!
Oh Beth he is just gorgeous!!! Can’t wait to have our baby now!!!!
That was really so beautiful.
That is soooo precious! I want a boy now more than ever! (Have two beautiful girls already)
Oh my, how things do change. That is if ‘things’ means Eli. How is it possible that he’s getting CUTER! It’s amazing how bittersweet these first few weeks are, isn’t it. Only a baby could be worth all the other things. (BTW, I need those pics!)
He is the most beautiful little boy. I am so happy for you and your family.
He is so beautiful.
Delicious little boy. That is all.
Oh, his wrinkly, pink newness is adorable!
What I lovelovelove about that picture is that the light shows his little shoulder fuzz. Oh how I miss that newborn fuzziness. I used to pet it, smooch it – oh there is nothing like a newborn. How blessed you are!
Love love love it. All so true.
He is just precious!!!
Beth,
What a precious little boy. Love that peek of his personality in the second shot. So happy for you and your family.
God bless.
What a sweet boy
you’re in the throws of newbornhood… aint it grand?!
Nell
Oh life with a newborn. I love that the second they are born it’s so hard to imagine life without them. He is seriously cute too.
He is so adorable!!
remember to breath, soon the nipples will feel better. he’s sooo kyoot
Nipples – schnipples.
Look at those eyes! So expressive! What a sweetie!
Love that sweet face!
Oh my word, that second picture makes my heart ache. BEAUTIFUL!
Oh my. Both of those pictures are so stinking cute, but the second one?? Amazing. He is SO BEAUTIFUL. I could stare at it all day long.
Oh, precious little one… (and yes, use the Lansinoh nipple ointment- it really does help).
My littlest is 8-months old today, and now he seems “giant” when I look at your photos.
Blessings to you!
Michele
Hoe adorable….my second little guy is 4 1/2 months – it is amazing how much they change every day
He is perfection. I hope today was for you , too.
Steph
Absolutely precious. They are only at that small baby stage for a sec. Don’t you want to just freeze him for a sec!
Those eyes!!
My baby girl is now 8½ months… I’m loving every minute.
I do get a pang every now and then – she’s growing up so fast! Nothing like a pink, wrinkly newborn.
Seriously get some Lansinoh ointment. My left nipple fell off (so not kidding – so painful) and it was Lansinoh lotion that finally healed it, in like three days. (And yes, it grew back.
He’s adorable, in case you weren’t sure.
I think the sweating while you sleep thing has to do with breastfeeding and estrogen levels. Mine was so bad after my third child I went to the doctor because I was sure I had contracted some dread disease and was dying. Thankfully it levels out …..
Good luck to you!
He is just so wonderful.
I remember all those things, but I never put me off!! Because ~ well who can resist anything as adorable as a newborn ~ and yours is super-cute!! I adore the peacefulness of the first and the character in the second pictures ~ such a contrast, yet both SO lovelY!
he is truly adorable! thank you for sharing this wonderful pics of him!
Oh my he’s precious!!! That wide eyed face made me smile!
the clarity with which newborns can “see” right to our souls is stunning. Eli’s eyes hold so, so much!!!!!!!!!! My heart is so happy for you!!!
He is simply precious.
So sweet!!!
I am so enjoying reading your blog!!
These posts are something that you and that beautiful baby are going to look back on in the years to come and cherish the words that youve recorded!!!
xo
I love this, because you do remember and learn so much in the first month. Plus, he is so fun to look at…
I don’t want to be like everyone else and say “He’s adorable”, but dammit, HE’S ADORABLE.
And I love him.
Bless your heart…
Oh, this brings back memories. My first son (now 12) was a screamer. Non-stop. NON. STOP. I’ll spare you all the details, but (1) he had a mild tongue-tie which the lactation consultant noticed and the ENT fixed, which immediately improved his intake; and (2) he had atypical (no vomiting) reflux – which made him SCREAM – and Zantac improved it IMMEDIATELY. Unfortunately, it took a few months to get rid of the screaming *completely*, but the Zantac really, really, really helped. This was 12 years ago, so medicine has probably changed, but I would immediately discuss this with the doctor. I know that just because it helped us, it will help you. But I was hysterical with exhaustion, stress, feeling alone and powerless with my screaming and inconsolable baby years ago, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. See the pedi, let them know how bad it is, and let them brain-storm with you. You’ll both get through it, but I know how hard it is right now. I will never forget.