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I was just looking at pictures from when Emmy was born. The feelings came rolling back to me. It feels like yesterday and at the same time a lifetime ago. I’m sure that we all feel that way.
And then when I think back to when I became a mom for the first time. I really get mushy. There were so many special first time mom moments that make my heart swell with joy. The newborn phase is such an amazing time. Thank you so much to Dreft for partnering with me on this post so that I can reminisce about all these wonderful memories.
One of my first favorite newborn moments was the Adrenaline rush I got right when my babies were first born.
With my older two I had c-sections and after the numbness wore off I wanted to get up and do something. I remember pushing the girls around and around in a big loop at the hospital. I wished I could have slept… but my brain was going 100 miles per hour! I was so excited and just couldn’t sit down. I thought for sure it was hormones…but when my littlest one joined our family via adoption, I had the same feeling. And to be totally honest, I am so thankful for that burst of energy because those first few days (weeks, months) are pretty exhausting, so I learned after the first to make the best of that initial energy!
I also savored every single newborn snuggle I could.
In a blink of an eye they are big kids. I know that everyone tells you that, but it is so true. With Emmy, I knew she was going to be our last, so I took as many pictures as I could. I didn’t even correct the silly way she said words as early as with the other two. I just enjoyed being a mommy to a sweet little baby.
Another favorite thing for me about the newborn stage is all the milestones.
First bath, first smile, when they leave the hospital… there is so much to celebrate each and every single day.
I even loved the baby prep time. I totally think that is part of the newborn stage too.
With Emmy we had less than a month to get “baby ready”. So I nested in high gear and had the time of my life doing so. I had waited years to be a mom again and I already knew what I could expect as far as those first few precious months. I didn’t want to spend a second of those days doing anything but enjoying our new family of 5. To do that I bought a crib, changing table, diaper bag, car seat and all the other things in one swoop online. Then I went into the local store to get the rest. One thing I placed in my cart immediately was Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Liquid Detergent. Babies are messy little things. You need all the help you can get and the last thing you want to do is have to worry about irritating their sensitive skin.
The thing that is my absolute favorite about the newborn stage is the love.
Seriously there is so much love everywhere with a newborn. It’s the feelings that dreams are made of. If it could be bottled up I would totally recommend doing it…so that you could take a whiff of it when your sweet baby draws on your new white couch…or when your teen no longer wants to hang out on Saturday mornings. Don’t ask me how I know.
I miss the baby moments. My kids have long since left that age behind, and I miss how adorable the were.
One of my favorite memories was when my daughter saw my son for the first time in the hospital. All of those milestones were great moments too.
I’m exactly like you. I loves every newborn moment. My favourite is when the smile in their sleep. I know its reaction to gas but it was such a peaceful moment shared between the two of us
Oh how I miss my babies. It was so beautiful to just rock with them while they fed or even slept. I miss that time with them so much.
My son is now 8 and I miss some of the baby stuff, as much as I enjoy him now. I think one of my favorite memories is when he was two and told me what butterflies say (I wish I knew how to put it in words it is SO cute).
I miss the snuggles and the faces and the smell of baby. I don’t miss the long sleepless nights or the scariness of a sick baby.
I don’t know if I have a favorite. There are so many to remember, and each one is precious.
There were so many different favorites among three kids, but I can tell you this, I would do it all again, those years are precious and fly by
i’m not fully convinced that being a mom is the best decision for me but i am very excited about being a great aunt!
I miss the newborn stage. My youngest is 7 and it went by fast.
I love my babies – who are really adults now – enjoy every second
Having a baby is such a blessing so much love and special moments
Aw children are so cute until they become teenagers lol. I should know I was one!
These are adorable! Makes me almost want ano….nope…not that ! LOL 😉
Aww that last bit made me laugh. It’s a good thing we lose track of all the things that get destroyed after awhile 🙂
This is such a lovely post! Brought back memories of my granddaughter’s first year!
Honestly, it is getting harder and harder for me to remember those moments. And she is only 10! I am glad you can remember so many great moments!
Isn’t it a great feeling to look back into their baby pictures. I usually do that, read my old posts and see how they’ve grown.
I love all the milestones too and I think I’ve captured them all in my camera. Now I want to look at those photos again.
I have a twin granddaughters who are staying with me. I take care of them while their mom is working. I loved the milestones and I love to look back at them.
Every minute was my favorite minute and unfortunately you can’t recapture those moments
what a sweet post. They do not stay small long. I have had the opportunity to love my own children and now my grand-children. The moments need captured and you did such a great job in capturing some great moments
I miss the newborn stage. I love looking back at my kids’ photos.
It is amazing how fast they rack up those milestones isn’t it? Boy the time really flies, my daughter is 10 and I just can’t believe it!
My favorite newborn memory was of my niece. My sister had a c-section and wasn’t able to hold her right afterwards. I was the first one who got to hold her, and it meant so much to me.
I have too many favorites to list. Babies are just amazing at all stages
Such a lovely angel enjoy every moment with your precious kids grow so fast. I can’t wait to have my own I waiting patiently 🙂
I don’t have babies/kids yet but I can’t wait!! I think the anticipation and counting down will be fun. Also all the newborn snuggles!
These are all great new born moments for sure and brings back so many memories. My favorite was when I held my babies for the first time and when they opened their eyes.
Childfreenfamily here, I love listening to other people’s baby stories but not enough to make me want my own.
I would say every moment is so special with a newborn baby & I still remember those cute smiles that my kids would give which will make my day the best as a mom. These are some cute looks pictures & your kids are super cute.
The memories! My favorite newborn moment is when my children looked at me and smiled for the first time.
I loved the snuggles. My youngest is 22 months old and doesn’t like the snuggles anymore 🙁
What great memories. I am trying to remember my son’s first days. He is only three but I seemed to have forgotten those late nights already! 😉
Oh how I miss my son! It was so beautiful to just rock with him while feeding or putting him to sleep! I miss that time with him! I wish I could take it back and have spent more time with him and waited longer to work!
I had a month to nest with my last one and I loved it too. 🙂 Like you I went into full gear so that when the baby was born all I had to focus on was the little one. 🙂
Newborn snuggles are the best. Seriously, the best. I always miss those quiet moments.
This is so beautiful! I can’t wait to have kiddos so I know exactly what you mean! : )
xo Adriana
I miss having a newborn so much :(! I always tell my husband that I want another one, but my kids now are such a handful! i can’t imagine taking care of all 3 at home!