So at 5weeks and 3days we have seen Thomas’ first real smile. He smiled at his bedstemor at breakfast, twice – a big smiley grin in response to the sort of conversation only grandparents can hold with babies.
He doesn’t smile at mum though. After much effort he just about managed a half smile [...]
So, it’s easy, given my perfectionist, worry-ist nature to dwell on all the bad parts of being a mum, and generally bring myself down with the “GOD I’M SO TIRED” and “I don’t know if I’m doing this right” and “why is everything so difficult!?”.
So this evening it was really wonderful to be able to [...]
So on Saturday David fed Thomas for the first time, with some expressed milk. It was an emotional moment.
Also, the three of us went out together for the first time on Saturday, though it obviously didn’t make dad any less grumpy…
So, one of the new things we are learning is how to get out and about. Here we are:
He seems to quite like it in there, though he’s still a bit too little for it, so we didn’t go very far this time.
Also, just wanted to post a cute picture of him in [...]
So I have been meaning to try to write down some of the experiences of the beginning of Thomas’ life before I forget them, but every day is so packed that I cannot remember what it was like. I’m gutted that so many really strong feelings have been forgotten.
However a couple of things that [...]
So Thomas and I have known each other for 22 days now, and I can definitely feel that he is starting to believe in me… that is to say, I think he can tell whether it’s me or some stranger off the street holding him.
I haven’t been posting much lately, I’m afraid it’s pretty low [...]