one is 23 months, the other one 1 month and both cute as can be. things are pretty great around here these days (aside from the mess and dirt of the renos), sophie is a good baby and mae a lovely big sister. i've never experienced a "good" baby before and it's really changing my whole view of newborns. mae was so tricky. such a loud, cranky, angry-seeming newborn, inconsolable and easy to set off, impossible to rein back in when the scream crying started (and it started often). it was always in the back of my head that it was my fault, somehow. our fault. something that we were doing or not doing or failing to see or not trying hard enough to fix. and experiencing days with sophie has made me finally accept that all babies are different. some are grouchy (but turn into stunningly sweet toddlers). some are easy to settle, sleep for long stretches, like to be warm and snuggle and want to eat, eat, eat. i'm so glad i got the latter this time around.
it occurred to me the other day that i have given birth to a human version of baxter : )
I had the same experience with number 2 and it really made a difference to my view on newborns.
ReplyDeleteAlthough...number 1 was pretty tough...and it still seems like yesterday, so fresh that I'm pretty sure two kids for us is just fine!
I also had a terrible time with my 1st and a cruisy 2nd baby and it was a huge relief to realise that it wasn't my parenting with No. 1 - he was just unsettled.
ReplyDeleteThose sisters look so lovely all snuggled up.
oh what precious pictures!!!!!!!! And so glad she's a little dream to look after, it makes all the difference.
ReplyDeleteI must admit my keira was a dream and it was the twins that killed me as one was cruisy and one was cranky and sensitive - and still is at almost 2! She needs a lot more time and attention than the other 2.
I'm just hoping number 4 is cruisy....really hoping!
Hahaha baby Baxter!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are gorgeous!
Oh gosh - they're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA family friend who's a midwife and a lactation consultant always tells the story that all babies are different and it's not your fault. When she gave birth to her own twins, one was perfect, slept, ate and was super calm, while the other was always restless and difficult. Same womb, same parents, same birth - just different babies!
What a lovely family, Leslie. xx
I'm so glad for you! And I know exactly how it feels, it was the same for me between 1 and 2. There's an essay I could write about it! But I'll just leave it at I am so so pleased for you :-)
ReplyDeleteLeslie - I'm beyond delighted for you. And as much as I hate to say it, most of me is so glad I can now say "I told you so". Active babes whilst in our tummies don't always translate to another screamer. I've had your experience for 1st and 2nd too and I really think 2nd times a charm! Wrapped to bits for you and yours. x
ReplyDeletePrecious! What a delightful photo!
ReplyDeleteAren't you Glad Mae 'broke you into' parenthood, I'm glad for you that it's so much easier this time around! :) Your girls are beautiful! Miss you tons!
ReplyDeleteThey both look adorable and you are so right that babies can be very different from each other.
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet. Hope my daughter has the same as you with number 2 due 1st December as Number 1 is a real go getter
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You deserve a good baby! I am so glad that you were given one. Especially with a toddler in tow. They are just too sweet together! Do you think this means I am going to get a bad one???? getting very nervous!
ReplyDeletethat is such great news!
ReplyDeletei am so pleased you are finding it better second time around and she is easier on you. phew.
love the sisters pics. adorable.
lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet together! So happy you got an easy baby this time.
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