Here are a few updates:
She is finally starting to sleep through the night...most nights. Last night, she kept getting up. She's teething so there will be rough nights. I am so grateful that my dh is willing to get up with her. I can't function the next day if I don't sleep. Sigh.
She has started to take one crib nap in the afternoon. It's a long story...but this one nap at home..is a HUGE deal.
She is thriving and developing. At her six month, she was 20 pounds and 28 inches long. She is growing out of her 9 month clothes and starting to wear 12 month. This momma is struggling to keep her wardrobe updated...she is just growing and growing. I've read growth plateaus around 6 months...we will see.
I used to enjoy baby wearing Teresa until my back told me otherwise this week. Once she's sitting up on her own, I can wear her on my back...which will be better. Right now, she likes to be in the front, facing forward. She loves to see what is going on.
I am pretty sure this little one will be sitting up and crawling soon. She army crawls now and rolls everywhere. I am sure all of this activity is helping her to sleep better.
Motherhood has been a bigger adjustment than I could ever have imagined. I'm home all day with her now and it's not been so easy. I have felt isolated and depressed. I love her with all of my heart. I sometimes feel overcome with fear. I worry about things more now than ever. I'm working on all of this and working on finding others to connect with. It's been tough. I've been told what I am going through is typical of a new mother. I guess that makes me feel better and one day, I'll be more comfortable.
I know it's been awhile since I've posted but between the lack of sleep and trying to get through the days, I just haven't had much time to post. I've wanted too! I apologize for being MIA...and I hope to post more soon.
I still want to post about the adoption. I will forever have Teresa's birthmother in my heart and prayers. She was one courageous woman.
She's beautiful!! Can I just say that I appreciate that you are open about both how wonderful it is and that it's a struggle? I wish it wasn't, and I know it's all more than worth it, but I think it's easy on these platforms to give only one picture. Know that I am praying for you, both with joy and thanksgiving for your beautiful daughter and for your continuing adjustment!
ReplyDeleteThanks and I feel it's important to keep it as real as possible. I know I've read blogs where it seemed like having a baby and raising the child was all gum drops and rainbows. Some days are good and happy...some are one struggle after another. Thank you for the prayers.
DeleteI love that picture of you two!!!! Congratulations on finalizing the adoption and I am with you on the lack of sleep...it can be brutal!!! I am so happy for you and you know I love, love, LOVE her name and everything about her.
ReplyDeleteIt is very brutal when you haven't slept and you have to attend to the baby all day alone.
DeleteThanks about the name...I couldn't think of a better saint to name my daughter after!
DeleteShe's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks and so is your little girl!
DeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteCongratulations, your daughter is beautiful!! Blessings to you as you continue to adjust :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteWhat a wonderful picture to go along with such happy news! Life does change and can feel isolating while staying home with a new baby. There is much joy as a new momma, but getting used to your new normal takes time! We will be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteCongratulations! What a beautiful picture of mama and daughter!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteLate to the party here, but so, so, SO overjoyed for you!!!! What an amazing blessing!!! I am with you on the no sleep, my 6-month old is still getting up MULTIPLE times per night and I am losing it. Motherhood is no joke. It is all consuming in the best and toughest of ways...but how amazing that you are experiencing every moment firsthand after waiting so patiently. God bless you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks and I appreciate your honesty too. Yes, after waiting so long...I have definitely dove head first into motherhood and all that it offers. I could never have prepared for the lack of sleep. Teresa has been better but there are nights...and that leads to long, long days.
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