Aiden's First Month - Five months Later

I fully intended to blog a lot more to document Aiden's growth.  But one thing I've learned about being a mother is that I fully intend to do a lot of things ---run, start a house cleaning schedule, go shopping, get a haircut, get a pedicure, take naps ---but when it comes down to it, all I ever want to do is be with my little man, and that takes precedence over EVERYTHING.  Of course, Eric and I have enjoyed a couple nights out just the two of us, and that is important...but I never get excited about a night without a baby, and I ALWAYS miss him when I'm away from him.

I do want to start documenting Aiden's growth and milestones, though, and since Eric and I are both off because of the "Winter Storm", today seemed like the perfect time to start.  So much time has gone by since my last post.  I can't believe how quickly time has gone by.  I am going to try and back log the past 5 months into 5 separate posts.  So here goes Month 1...

Aiden's First Month of Life 

 

I started taking these monthly pictures.  One to show his size compared to Brinkley, and one to show his size compared to the little Curious George Monkey I got him.  Brinkley Wasn't too keen on taking this pic.  I love looking back and noticing how this onesie (which no longer fits) was hanging off of him.  Sweet Little Bit!

These following pictures were taken when Aiden was 5 days old.  Courtesy of Aimee Fuller Photography.  She is an amazing photographer.

First sponge bath - So glad my mom was here to show me how to do this!  He hated it, but look how cute he looked afterwards!

Daddy had his Fantasy Football Draft a few days after Aiden's birth.  Of course we had to be supportive.  I love this onesie.

We tried getting a picture of him next to Brinkley...Brinkley hated it.

First naps with Daddy. 

First time taking his Wubbanub.

This is what Tummy Time was like month 1.

This is what smiles were like month 1 - sleeping gas smiles.  I took what I could get.

Slept through the night really well after a few weeks.  This thing saved our life.

Pop was able to come visit soon.  His chest was perfect for naps.

These feet.  Precious.

The first month was definitely hard.  No doubt.  I cried quite a bit, but what helped me get through the first month was the circle of mommies that you magically become a part of.  I got so many messages from friends I hadn't talked to in while, telling me how normal it is to feel the "Baby Blues" feelings, and that it would also get SO MUCH BETTER.  In the moment it felt like it never would.  But looking back those rough moments were like a flash of light.  And before long I was able to really enjoy my new little bundle.  Being a Mommy is the hardest, most draining, and the most rewarding job, and I am so thankful to get to experience it.  Stay tuned for months 2-5! Hey, I do what I can.