Joseph is growing quickly before our eyes. He can entertain himself for longer periods of time, which makes Mommy’s life easier! Yesterday morning he discovered his hand. He stared fascinated at it and when I put a rattle in his hand he held it for a good while “accidentally” shaking it and gazing at it all the while.
He also holds his gaze on people much longer. My favorite time is when we stare at each other and he smiles and giggles and looks so delighted just to be a live and looking at Mommy!
Wednesday I had a three hour rehearsal for a gig and he did amazingly well. He is entertained a little my music playing, but toward the end he just wanted attention. I’m finally feeling like I might be able to play the gig this month without too much stress.
I’m grateful that with all the pain behind me and with adjusting to sleep deprivation I’m finally feeling like I can bond with my baby. The first month was sadly more like just getting through it because I had to. I had no energy for that overwhelming love everyone talks about. It’s wonderful to be able to enjoy Joseph and to see that he loves me despite me not being able to be too attentive in the first month. Babies are strong!
There are new pictures up.
He also holds his gaze on people much longer. My favorite time is when we stare at each other and he smiles and giggles and looks so delighted just to be a live and looking at Mommy!
Wednesday I had a three hour rehearsal for a gig and he did amazingly well. He is entertained a little my music playing, but toward the end he just wanted attention. I’m finally feeling like I might be able to play the gig this month without too much stress.
I’m grateful that with all the pain behind me and with adjusting to sleep deprivation I’m finally feeling like I can bond with my baby. The first month was sadly more like just getting through it because I had to. I had no energy for that overwhelming love everyone talks about. It’s wonderful to be able to enjoy Joseph and to see that he loves me despite me not being able to be too attentive in the first month. Babies are strong!
There are new pictures up.
Comments
Anyone who gives you the impression that the first month is easy is probably writing from the forgetful perspective of several months later. I plead not guilty to promoting this particular misconception, at least.
I'm certain those maternal hormones help a lot, but I believe that bonds are best and strongest created through service. (Which is good news for fathers.) Having a newborn is a crash course in laying down one's life for another.
Posted by
SursumCorda
on Friday, September 03, 2010 at 8:36 am
I forgot to add that he's pretty good at finding is first two fingers to suck on now. That means I can often put him down and go do something while he puts himself to sleep. Oh the time that gives me!
Posted by
IrishOboe
on Friday, September 03, 2010 at 10:08 am
Just have to add a hearty, 100% agreement with what your mom said about bonding, etc. She is so right.
Posted by
Sarah
on Saturday, September 04, 2010 at 12:31 am
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