Mommy's first day back at work

My dearest Eidan,

Mommy tried very hard not to cry today while getting ready for work. I went in to your room and did the “Good Morning” routine and you were smiling and cooing and just as happy as can be. I had to do a quick drop off at grandma’s house otherwise I would’ve stayed there, holding on to you and bawling for sure.

The 12 weeks have gone by so fast and it has been a joy to share every single moment with you. Hmmm, okay, maybe the first few weeks when I was so sleep deprived were not such fun ones!

You are truly the light of my life, and everyday I love you more and more. Here’s to a great 2012 as we celebrate a year of firsts for you (I truly hope I do not miss any!!). Stay happy and healthy, my sweet little man. And I hope you grow up knowing how much you are loved.

Love, always and forever,

Mom

9 weeks later...

Boy, people weren't kidding when they told me having a newborn = having barely any time for anything or anyone else!

My beautiful baby boy, Eidan John, was born at 4:02 p/m/ on November 10, 2011. All I can say is, it truly was love at first sight. All the pain I endured throughout the pregnancy and the labor and delivery were worth it.

This is just going to be a quick one :) I am still getting into the groove of things. But please meet my little man!

Eidan John, 7 lbs 14 oz, 19" long



The first smile he ever gave me-- completely erased all the stress I was feeling from lack of sleep and nourishment!



3 weeks post-partum



8 week old Eidan


More pictures and stories to come!!!! I am so excited to document my little man's life :)

38 weeks and counting

So today is 38 weeks. It's been harder getting out of bed, in and out of the car, just getting harder to move around in general. It seems I'm always making a mad dash for the nearest ladies room (tmi, but i know you mommies understand!). I also seem to be getting klutzier, dropping things and bumping into everything! I've developed what I call "monkey feet" as I pick up everything I drop on the floor with my toes/feet instead of bending down. I cannot see my feet, I'm almost about to give up putting lotion and shaving my legs (but vanity prevents me from doing so, lol). I barely sleep because there is just no comfy position nowadays....

I am still working and plan to until I go into labor so i can have a longer vacation / time with my little bundle of joy. All in all, it adds up to one tired Mommy-to-be. And everyone tells me, this is nothing compared to when the baby is here.

Needless to say, I really am barely sleeping, my mind runs a million miles per hour, thinking about the labor and delivery, the post partum , recovery, laundry, cleaning, cooking, diapers, taking care of the dogs.... etc, etc.

But in spite of all my anxiety, there is one feeling that surpasses it all, and that is excitement. I cannot wait to hold my little one in my arms. I know it will be all worth it once I see him.