10. Nursing is the greatest privilege bestowed upon women, besides childbirth. Giving life and sustenance to my beautiful gift from God has given me more than unspeakable joy.
9. Sleeping straight through the night is a privilege afforded only to one husband and a couple lazy hounds right now, and it is not a right.
8. Mothers need showers 10 times more than pregnant women and non-mothers combined. There's something about waking up in a milk-soaked shirt, sweating out the hormones from pregnancy, then suddenly finding yourself shivering that makes you realize how crucial a shower is to your survival.
7. I have what is called "an easy baby" and it's not supposed to be this easy. I shower every morning while she coos or naps in her bouncer beside the bathroom sink. I can hold her for as long as I want and not hear a peep of injustice when I have to set her down. She sleeps at night with a few feedings sprinkled in. She only cries for 2 reasons: an insanely-soiled diaper or mommy waiting too long to feed her due to company visiting and wanting to hold her.
6. I have not mastered the art of getting ready to leave the house in less than 2 hours. This is because at least an hour of that is spent nursing. Therefore all doctors appointments will henceforth be in the afternoon. Why? See #9
5. My husband is capable of more love than I may have expected. He is a puddle with one look from his "Baby Jane."
4. I have the most incredible core group of friends West of the Mississippi. I have more food in my house than ever. And I didn't have to cook any of it!
3. Watching people you love take delight in your child is a blessing you must experience for yourself.
2. I now look at married couples who have been married for a while and I think, "have a baby already!" Because obviously, I'm all-knowing and always right. Because mothers know best. And really, because the only reason they're waiting is because they don't realize how much joy they missing out on.
1. Almost any song is a lullaby if you song it softly enough..."I've Got the eye of the tiger, a fighter...go to sleep...dancing through the fire."
We had our 2 week appointment on Friday. The appointment was at 2:45, and our Ped's office is very close to Texan's office, so he was able to meet us there and head home for the day after the check up. We have a healthy 21-inch, 7lbs 13oz on our hands. I love that she's still under 8 pounds. I prayed for a healthy petite baby, and God granted me that.
Saturday we had our newborn photo shoot. Lace, feathers, bare feet; the works. Then that evening we had a little dinner party with 5 of our friends. Texan smoked a brisket and a bourbon chicken, then we had pie, passed the new baby around and played balderdash. A good time was had by all. I only wish our house was bigger so we could've invited all of our friends. We'll just have to rotate the invites until we've had everyone over. Our brisket is too good not to share with everyone!
In conclusion, in the past 17 days, our house has been filled with more love, more joy, and more food than ever before. God has poured his blessings out and we are grateful beyond measure.
Psalm 127:3-5 ESV
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb; a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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