Our sweet boy is one month old today yesterday! And yes, I can believe it’s already been a month. I’ve been very intentional about soaking up all of my time with Duke and I feel like I’ve been more present this month than any other time in my life. I know time speeds up when babies are added to the mix and I know I’ll look back one day in awe of how tiny he was but for now we are soaking up all of the tiny-ness, the new-ness and the firsts.
Each week has been better than the one before and the moments of holy crap how are we going to raise a human!? happen far less than I thought they would. Duke is becoming so much more aware now and seeing his sweet face recognize mine and feeling his little body relax into mine after a meltdown knowing he’s with his mama is the best feeling.
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| What are you doing to me mom!? |
Having my very own baby is like everything I thought it would be and nothing like I thought it would be all at once. I’ve felt a whole new level of love and I am fiercely protective of my boy. I don’t know when I’ll be ready to venture out sans-baby but I know I’m not ready yet. I love our little family all together and Dennis and I get more and more confident each day about this whole parenting gig. On the other hand, I truly underestimated how overwhelming this whole process would be. I tear up at the thought that I am actually a mom… that this little boy is ours for forever! It’s amazing and it’s absolutely terrifying. I will be worrying about him for the rest of my life and that’s exactly how it should be, it’s just a. lot. to absorb sometimes.
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| Checking out his heartbeat monkey |
At Duke’s one month appointment yesterday, our boy weighed in at a whopping 10 lbs 4 oz and 22.5 inches long! He’s gained 2 lbs 3 oz since birth and grown about .75 inches. He is such a good eater and I am so so happy that breastfeeding continues to go well.
This week we get to celebrate Duke’s first Thanksgiving and I am beyond excited to get this holiday season started with our boy! He may not have a clue what’s going on but he makes everything more special.
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| #momoftheyear for waiting until my boy was oh so tired to take his one month pictures |
Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! Soak up all your precious moments with your friends and family.
-T-
