Dear Amelia,
It's official, you are smiling. You have always been a really smiling baby, but mostly due to little belly gas. But this week your smiles are real and I can't tell you how much I LOVE it! You definitely have your father's smile. Your entire face lights up when you smile. I love tapping on your little chin and mouth to make you smile. You also love it when I get close to your face and talk to you.
This week you'll be six weeks old. I'm torn. I hate that you aren't a tiny newborn any longer, but I'm enjoying seeing your little personality start to come through. You still are such an easy baby. The only thing you struggle with is when I eat chocolate. It does not settle well with you and you tend to be quite fussy. So, I guess no more chocolate for me! I guess I should thank you. Hopefully I'll loose a little more weight now!
One of my favorite things you are doing right now is laughing in your sleep. It's the cutest sound ever!
Yesterday I took you and Eleanor out to a few stores. We were gone all morning and you were a charm! So many people made comments on what a beautiful baby you are. I was such a proud mom!
Right now you and Eleanor are cuddled up on my bed taking a nap. Eleanor adores you! You two are so lucky to have each other!
I love you so much!!
Love, Mom
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
About You
My little Amelia,
Right now you are lying in my bed next to Eleanor and you are making the cutest little noises. I've never seen a newborn make so many noises. You have a noise for everything. Right now you are making the softest little purrs. Yesterday while you were sleeping in my arms you laughed so hard and loud! It was the cutest thing! I really don't want to wish any time away, but hearing you laugh made me anxious for you to get a little older and to see your little personality come through.
Yesterday was the first day you were a little fussy. I felt so bad for you. I could tell you had a little tummy ache. Your little face would turn bright red and you would let out a loud cry. Bless your little heart!
The night before last we were in the car coming back from dinner and I think your car seat strap was too tight because you were crying so hard. Aunt Amy was in the back seat with you and she could hardly stand it. You have never cried so hard! After Amy loosed the strap you stopped crying, but you were making such those sad noises. It really did break every one's heart.
Aunt Amy was here all last week. It was so hard for her to not see you your first few weeks! She fell in love with you. It's so easy for people to fall in love with because you are so easy.
A few cute things about you:
You love to be held out in front of people on their lap with both hands around your shoulders and neck (I'm not sure if that makes sense or not). I held you like that in the hospital because it was so fun to just look at you. In fact, Mimi, Aunt Sara and my friend Lori have all said the same thing.
You also like to be held like that but with your head all the way back. It makes everyone nervous, especially dad.
Within the last two days you are starting to be more aware of your surroundings. I was kissing your neck the other day and you started smiling. It was the cutest thing!
Tomorrow you will be 4 weeks old! I hate that time is going by too fast! I get sad thinking that my pregnancy, labor and delivery and now the first few weeks of your life have come and gone. At least I have many many years to look forward to.
I Love you!
Love,
Mom
Right now you are lying in my bed next to Eleanor and you are making the cutest little noises. I've never seen a newborn make so many noises. You have a noise for everything. Right now you are making the softest little purrs. Yesterday while you were sleeping in my arms you laughed so hard and loud! It was the cutest thing! I really don't want to wish any time away, but hearing you laugh made me anxious for you to get a little older and to see your little personality come through.
Yesterday was the first day you were a little fussy. I felt so bad for you. I could tell you had a little tummy ache. Your little face would turn bright red and you would let out a loud cry. Bless your little heart!
The night before last we were in the car coming back from dinner and I think your car seat strap was too tight because you were crying so hard. Aunt Amy was in the back seat with you and she could hardly stand it. You have never cried so hard! After Amy loosed the strap you stopped crying, but you were making such those sad noises. It really did break every one's heart.
Aunt Amy was here all last week. It was so hard for her to not see you your first few weeks! She fell in love with you. It's so easy for people to fall in love with because you are so easy.
A few cute things about you:
You love to be held out in front of people on their lap with both hands around your shoulders and neck (I'm not sure if that makes sense or not). I held you like that in the hospital because it was so fun to just look at you. In fact, Mimi, Aunt Sara and my friend Lori have all said the same thing.
You also like to be held like that but with your head all the way back. It makes everyone nervous, especially dad.
Within the last two days you are starting to be more aware of your surroundings. I was kissing your neck the other day and you started smiling. It was the cutest thing!
Tomorrow you will be 4 weeks old! I hate that time is going by too fast! I get sad thinking that my pregnancy, labor and delivery and now the first few weeks of your life have come and gone. At least I have many many years to look forward to.
I Love you!
Love,
Mom
Friday, November 13, 2009
Almost Three Weeks..
Dear Amelia,
I can't believe that tomorrow you will be three weeks old! I was talking to Dad last night and telling him that although we've only had you in our lives for three weeks, I really could not imagine life without you. You really have the sweetest little spirit about you. You are always so calm and easy. I can't seem to get enough of you. It really hurts not holding you all the time! I can't handle putting you down to even make dinner! I think you've gotten a little used to my obsession of holding you. Today you cried and cried when I put you down and stopped right when I picked you up. Dad said you did the same thing this morning when he was leaving for work. You were in your little bed just grunting away and so he picked you up and you stopped. Unfortunately, he had to go to work so he put your back in your bed. Right away you started your little grunts again. I LOVE your grunts! It's funny because most moms have to learn their babies cries, but not me. I have gotten to learn your grunts.
You keep getting prettier and prettier every day. Yesterday we were at the grocery store and a lady stopped and asked if she could look at you. She said you were the most beautiful baby and called her friend over to have her look at you. Your complexion is getting darker and your skin is so soft! I have a feeling you might grow up to have blue or hazel eyes. I hope I'm right. I'd never thought I'd have a little girl with blue or hazel eyes!! Its totally fitting for you to have hazel eyes, the same color as your Dad. When people see you, the first thing they say is that you are totally your Dad! It's true, you look just like him! I think your Dad LOVES it every time he hears that!
Amelia, everyday I feel so lucky to have you! I don't want to wish anytime away with you! I've enjoyed you so much as a newborn!! Everyday you are changing and I want to make sure I get to cherish as must time with you as possible!
Love you tons!!
Mom
I can't believe that tomorrow you will be three weeks old! I was talking to Dad last night and telling him that although we've only had you in our lives for three weeks, I really could not imagine life without you. You really have the sweetest little spirit about you. You are always so calm and easy. I can't seem to get enough of you. It really hurts not holding you all the time! I can't handle putting you down to even make dinner! I think you've gotten a little used to my obsession of holding you. Today you cried and cried when I put you down and stopped right when I picked you up. Dad said you did the same thing this morning when he was leaving for work. You were in your little bed just grunting away and so he picked you up and you stopped. Unfortunately, he had to go to work so he put your back in your bed. Right away you started your little grunts again. I LOVE your grunts! It's funny because most moms have to learn their babies cries, but not me. I have gotten to learn your grunts.
You keep getting prettier and prettier every day. Yesterday we were at the grocery store and a lady stopped and asked if she could look at you. She said you were the most beautiful baby and called her friend over to have her look at you. Your complexion is getting darker and your skin is so soft! I have a feeling you might grow up to have blue or hazel eyes. I hope I'm right. I'd never thought I'd have a little girl with blue or hazel eyes!! Its totally fitting for you to have hazel eyes, the same color as your Dad. When people see you, the first thing they say is that you are totally your Dad! It's true, you look just like him! I think your Dad LOVES it every time he hears that!
Amelia, everyday I feel so lucky to have you! I don't want to wish anytime away with you! I've enjoyed you so much as a newborn!! Everyday you are changing and I want to make sure I get to cherish as must time with you as possible!
Love you tons!!
Mom
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
My Dream Baby
Dear Amelia,
Today, you are one week and 3 days old. I already feel like time is going by way too fast! The other night I was in the kitchen getting dinner and I got so sad thinking that my pregnancy, labor and delivery were all over. I just want to make sure I enjoy every moment possible with you.
You really are my dream baby. I tell everyone how perfect you are! Right before you were born, I started getting a little nervous and freaking out that your delivery would be like Eleanor's. I told Dad, "If this is like Eleanor's, this will be our last kid". Well, you made your way into this world just like your personality, calm and easy. Right after you were born Dad asked, "So, does this mean we get to have another one?". Yes, of course!
You really are so pleasant. Already, you are only waking up 2 times at night. If you weren't right next to my bed, I don't think I would be able to hear you. Rather than crying, you just make the cutest little grunting sounds. I've also found out you do not like your arms to be swaddled. Instead, you prefer to sleep with your little arms over your head. And already, you've decided to you like to sleep on your side.
Yesterday was a big day for you. We took you with us to breakfast, to drop Mimi off at the airport, to Costco and to Target. While in Costco you got a little fussy so I took you out to the car to feed you, but discovered you had a blow out. You were a good sport about getting your diaper changed and getting put into your car seat with only a diaper on. I was just glad Dad was there to help out with Eleanor.
Eleanor has taken quite the liking to you. She loves to "pet" you. Yesterday you were laying in your bassinet and Eleanor peaked over and said, "oh your so cute. Mom, get the camera. She's so cute". The other day she told me she wanted to hold you like I do and walk around with you. I have a feeling she is going to be a very protective bigger sister.
Amelia, I am so thankful to have you in our family. I really feel so blessed to be your mother and have you for a daughter. I told Dad yesterday that I really do love being a Mom. Thank you so much for being such a sweet little baby. I love you more and more each day, and I never thought that was possible!!
Love always,
Mom
Today, you are one week and 3 days old. I already feel like time is going by way too fast! The other night I was in the kitchen getting dinner and I got so sad thinking that my pregnancy, labor and delivery were all over. I just want to make sure I enjoy every moment possible with you.
You really are my dream baby. I tell everyone how perfect you are! Right before you were born, I started getting a little nervous and freaking out that your delivery would be like Eleanor's. I told Dad, "If this is like Eleanor's, this will be our last kid". Well, you made your way into this world just like your personality, calm and easy. Right after you were born Dad asked, "So, does this mean we get to have another one?". Yes, of course!
You really are so pleasant. Already, you are only waking up 2 times at night. If you weren't right next to my bed, I don't think I would be able to hear you. Rather than crying, you just make the cutest little grunting sounds. I've also found out you do not like your arms to be swaddled. Instead, you prefer to sleep with your little arms over your head. And already, you've decided to you like to sleep on your side.
Yesterday was a big day for you. We took you with us to breakfast, to drop Mimi off at the airport, to Costco and to Target. While in Costco you got a little fussy so I took you out to the car to feed you, but discovered you had a blow out. You were a good sport about getting your diaper changed and getting put into your car seat with only a diaper on. I was just glad Dad was there to help out with Eleanor.
Eleanor has taken quite the liking to you. She loves to "pet" you. Yesterday you were laying in your bassinet and Eleanor peaked over and said, "oh your so cute. Mom, get the camera. She's so cute". The other day she told me she wanted to hold you like I do and walk around with you. I have a feeling she is going to be a very protective bigger sister.
Amelia, I am so thankful to have you in our family. I really feel so blessed to be your mother and have you for a daughter. I told Dad yesterday that I really do love being a Mom. Thank you so much for being such a sweet little baby. I love you more and more each day, and I never thought that was possible!!
Love always,
Mom
Monday, October 26, 2009
You Are Here
My little Amelia,
You are here and we are thrilled! We decided not to find out what we were having during my pregnancy with you. Everyone would always ask what I felt like I was having and to be honest I never really had a really strong feeling either way. However, most people thought I was having a boy and every time someone would tell me that I would get a little feeling that you were a little girl.
Your original due date was October 27, but you decided to come three days early. Around 7 am on Saturday the 24th, I woke up and could tell my water had broke. I woke Dad up, showered, got a few things together and headed out to the hospital. At 10:30 they admitted us and at 4:49 you made your way into this world. I was so excited to find out what if you were a girl or a boy. Right after the Dr. pulled you out I asked what you were. Instead of making the big announcement, the Dr. just lifted you up so I could see for myself. I was so excited to find out I had another little girl!! I fell in love with you right when I saw your tiny little body!
It was such a joy holding you for the first time. Your little cheeks were so warm and soft. I loved holding them up to mine. You were wide awake when they first brought you to me and never cried. I was ecstatic to be holding you in my arms and to have you here in our lives!
After holding you for a while I felt your little bum and I could totally recognize the feel of it from when you were in my stomach. You were much of a kicker, but you always had your little bum sticking out on my upper left side of my stomach. It was so unreal holding you outside of my stomach and feeling the same thing I felt while you were in it!
You are not even 48 hours as I write this, but already I can see some of your personality. You seem so easy going and calm. You have cried very little and if you do cry its just a little single cry and it usually means you are hungry. You are a great little eater. Right away you took to nursing and you seem to know exactly what to do.
Your big sister, Eleanor, is so excited to meet you. She hasn't been able to come to the hospital because of the swine flu breakout. She wanted to come to the hospital so bad and see you. Aunt Sara showed her some photos of you on her camera and she said she wanted to look at them for a long time. She has also been saying she wants to teach you how to keep your hands out of your mouth and how to build towers with her blocks. I can't wait for the two of you to finally meet each other. We will be leaving the hospital in a few hours.
They just brought you back from the nursery and you look so cute all bundled up in your blanket and a cute pink bow in your hair. Eleanor picked out a cute pint outfit for you to come home in and I can't wait to put you in it. Looking at you right now, I can't get over how adorable you are. I know you are my little girl and I am going to be partial, but really you are beautiful!
I really want to make sure I enjoy every minute I have with you. I know you will be growing up so fast, and I want to make sure I don't miss out on anything!
Again, I am so excited you are finally here with us and that you are healthy and happy. I can't tell you how much I love you!
Love you always!
Mom
You are here and we are thrilled! We decided not to find out what we were having during my pregnancy with you. Everyone would always ask what I felt like I was having and to be honest I never really had a really strong feeling either way. However, most people thought I was having a boy and every time someone would tell me that I would get a little feeling that you were a little girl.
Your original due date was October 27, but you decided to come three days early. Around 7 am on Saturday the 24th, I woke up and could tell my water had broke. I woke Dad up, showered, got a few things together and headed out to the hospital. At 10:30 they admitted us and at 4:49 you made your way into this world. I was so excited to find out what if you were a girl or a boy. Right after the Dr. pulled you out I asked what you were. Instead of making the big announcement, the Dr. just lifted you up so I could see for myself. I was so excited to find out I had another little girl!! I fell in love with you right when I saw your tiny little body!
It was such a joy holding you for the first time. Your little cheeks were so warm and soft. I loved holding them up to mine. You were wide awake when they first brought you to me and never cried. I was ecstatic to be holding you in my arms and to have you here in our lives!
After holding you for a while I felt your little bum and I could totally recognize the feel of it from when you were in my stomach. You were much of a kicker, but you always had your little bum sticking out on my upper left side of my stomach. It was so unreal holding you outside of my stomach and feeling the same thing I felt while you were in it!
You are not even 48 hours as I write this, but already I can see some of your personality. You seem so easy going and calm. You have cried very little and if you do cry its just a little single cry and it usually means you are hungry. You are a great little eater. Right away you took to nursing and you seem to know exactly what to do.
Your big sister, Eleanor, is so excited to meet you. She hasn't been able to come to the hospital because of the swine flu breakout. She wanted to come to the hospital so bad and see you. Aunt Sara showed her some photos of you on her camera and she said she wanted to look at them for a long time. She has also been saying she wants to teach you how to keep your hands out of your mouth and how to build towers with her blocks. I can't wait for the two of you to finally meet each other. We will be leaving the hospital in a few hours.
They just brought you back from the nursery and you look so cute all bundled up in your blanket and a cute pink bow in your hair. Eleanor picked out a cute pint outfit for you to come home in and I can't wait to put you in it. Looking at you right now, I can't get over how adorable you are. I know you are my little girl and I am going to be partial, but really you are beautiful!
I really want to make sure I enjoy every minute I have with you. I know you will be growing up so fast, and I want to make sure I don't miss out on anything!
Again, I am so excited you are finally here with us and that you are healthy and happy. I can't tell you how much I love you!
Love you always!
Mom
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