Dear Emmy girl,
One month ago was one of the most precious days of my life. I met you, on the outside, for the first time. I remember pulling your little body out and holding you close to me on my chest, like it was yesterday. And now, here we are, a whole month, sweet girl. You have stolen our hearts and have a big sister who adores you just the same. While we didn’t know what to expect with having two kids 20months apart, it’s not been nearly as hard as we expected. We know that you and Luella have many fun times ahead once you get a little bit bigger. But that being said, don’t grow up too fast!
You definitely bring more joy and brightness to our lives, and even to your sisters life. You, literally, without even knowing it, light up her little face when she sees you each morning. She loves being your big sister.
I know at a month old you don’t “do” much—but here’s what I know about you so far:
You’re a snacker, just like your sister. You don’t eat very long, but you want to eat often. Great for you–bad for mama. You can sleep through heavy noises. George barking? So what. Sister screaming? Who cares! Vacuum going? What vacuum? You’re pretty chill in that regard. You sleep better the closer you are to me. I don’t blame you, I’m honestly soaking it up. On that same note, you really like to be held. Some days you’ll happily go in the mamaroo, others days? Not so much. We roll with whatever.
You make the silliest faces. You’re starting to squeak out a little coo here and there and giving us more smiles these days. But, we’re still waiting for the real reactions and baby ‘chat’ to come. You love to sleep on your side. You especially like it if you know we’re right near you playing with big sister or something. You cry for about a minute once put into the bath but after that you are one chilled out baby!
You still hate your nappy being changed, or outfit being changed–you pretty much just despise being nude. You have no real schedule yet. It’s pretty much a sleep, wake a tiny bit, eat, sleep, etc. I can see a little pattern of habits forming, but I kind of let you do your thing.
You’re sleeping next to me in the bassinet and we go to bed around 10-11pm. You typically give me 3-4 hours of sleep, wake to eat, another few hours (normally only 2)….wake to eat, etc. Some nights are looooong, some nights are better. MOST of the time, you go back to sleep easily. Some nights you’ll only fall asleep if you’re snuggling next to me. I don’t really care about any ‘rules’, sleep always wins in this house. We all need sleep so however we can get it, we’ll go with it.
You dislike being buckled in your carseat and you’re pretty unhappy until the second the car starts and we’re on our way, and then you’ll fall asleep. If for some chance we stop the car for too long? You typically wake up MAD that how dare they stop the car! It doesn’t surprise me too much, your sister was the same.
Sweet Emmy, I stare at you all the time. I just love holding you, and spend many a big-sister-naptime with you in my arms. I just know how fast this all goes and I want to soak in all your sweet babyness, because it’s so stinking precious and I just adore you so much.
Love Always,
Mama x
Oh Whitney, how precious your two little ones are! So sweet. I’m so happy for you! I have little ones twenty months apart also and whilst it is a tad tricky- we found it easier than what we had expected. (Probably because our girls are aound sleepers, like yours. And the stories we were told about young siblings were pretty extreme!) You have written such beautiful words, with such love and admiration for your little Emmy. This will be so gorgeous for her to look back on. Are we going to get a birth story? All the best, Whit. You’re doing a great job x
I am planning on putting up a birth story.. Just tackling these two girls into routine. Thank you for your kind words xx
What a beautiful post filled with so much love. I have two girls too and it’s so rapacious seeing them together and loving each other. There is really nothing bigger in this world. You’re an amazing mumma. You’re baby girl will love reading this post when she’s older. Gorgeous mumma you’re doing great! xxx
Whitney what a beautiful post filled with so much love! I have two girls too and it’s so precious watching them play together and love each other so much. There is really nothing bigger in this World. Your baby girl will love reading this post when she’s older. You’re a gorgeous mumma xx
I just found your blog through Instagram, what a beautiful post. I had tears in my eyes, I have an 8 month old daughter, and it’s so true that the time flies by. I miss those first weeks and wish I had of taken more photos of her like theses.
Such a beautiful post, I am really enjoying reading your blog. As a new mum to two little girls -2.2 years and 3 months, I can totally relate. I just adore your name bunting, can you tell me, did you make it or did you buy it, I’d love to do the same in the nursery.