Happy Fall! It’s been a crazy week here. I definitely disappeared off the map for about a week as we welcomed our little Cubbie into our family. She is absolutely perfect, and even though she was born a week early, she was still 8 lbs 5 oz! I wonder how big she would have gotten…😅
The night before our scheduled delivery, I was having a huge amount of anxiety. A new baby means so many new changes. Can I handle the sleepless nights again? Would I still be able to take care of my other kids with a newborn that needs lots of feedings and naps? What about my blog, will I still be able to work?
I still don’t have answers to these questions, but I am grateful for the chance to find some answers, and to have the opportunity to have these anxieties. Being a mother is such a blessing (a hard blessing, but a huge and wonderful blessing nonetheless).
I am glad to say that everything went completely textbook. It’s been a week and I am already feeling a million times better (she was delivered via c-section). Because of medical complications, I have never had the chance to “give birth” in the traditional sense. All my babies have come into the world via surgery.
It’s very strange those few seconds after the baby taken. I have felt movement for so many months and to have her completely gone is very strange. I feel like an empty vessel. It’s a very brief moment of separation sadness until I get patched up and am allowed to hold her.
I wonder if this is true for all births. Have you experienced this?
We are all doing well! We are actually not as tired as I was anticipating, but I think time will tell how this babe will sleep. She is a wonderful nurser, which has not been true for my other kids. That’s one less thing to send me into hormonal tears, so I am very, very grateful.
So far, I have to remind my kids that someday soon she will do more than sleep and eat all day! The highlight of each day for them is the few brief moments when she blinks her eyes open. It’s quite adorable to see their reactions.
I will tell you all, I spent a lot of time getting ready for this, so I have several projects on deck! I hope this “crochet season” is a good one! The pattern for this cute pixie hat is coming soon. I think I need to add a diaper cover :)
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Congratulations on your precious new cubbie! God bless your family! Thank you for all you do too!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby!
Congratulations. She’s adorable! Enjoy every precious moment.💕
So happy and excited for you! Congratulations! on the newest edition to your family. She’s gorgeous!
So happy for your family
She is beautiful in every way! Congratulations to you and your family.
Congratulations on the birth of your absolutely gorgeous little chetub.
Thank you Denise!
Precious! Welcome new one!
Thank you Lisa!
She is so adorable. Wishing all of you the best as you adjust to your new addition.
Beautiful baby. God bless you, her and the rest of the family!
Congratulations on your newest blessing! She’s adorable!
Congratulations and many blessings to you and your family, your new baby girl is a beautiful treasure.
Congratulations. And thank you for sharing your story and all the wonderful patterns and inspiration.
Congratulations! Your baby is beautiful! God bless you and your sweet family. I enjoy your blog and I look forward to your new patterns.
Congratulations to you and your family. Wishing you all the best😻😻
A precious little package, beautiful, Congratulations
A beautiful little bundle of love! Congratulations, mama and family!
Congratulations Beth! What a wonderful blessing she is. So glad everyone is home and doing well. She is so beautiful. God bless you and your family.
Donna : )
Congratulations! Savor every moment with your little blessings. ♥️
Congratulations: kids must be really excited to finally meet their new little sister. She is adorable . Thank you for sharing
What’s beautiful, precious, unique, and unrepeatable treasure! God bless you and your family!