Henry finally went down for a nap this afternoon, and I should really be using this time to take a shower, but hopefully I can manage a post and a shower! We actually had a pretty good night last night. Two of our feedings were pretty close together (more around the 1 1/2 to 2 hr mark), but then he had an over three hour stretch for me. I actually feel pretty rested right now. After his noon feeding today, I decided to put on some music and give Henry a bath. He loved it :). He makes the cutest faces when he is wide awake. I love to wash his hair and comb it into a little boy hairstyle. He lets me do whatever I want to him when he is awake. It is moments like these when he looks up at me with his precious eyes that I can't believe he is mine and that I'm actually a mother. Nothing has ever felt so right in my life. I've had decent jobs that have been partially rewarding, but I finally feel like I'm doing what I have felt called to do for years. Shaun and I haven't really talked about this, but I think now that he sees me as a mom that he has a greater understanding of why infertility was so painful for me.
And now a couple little things I love about Henry at almost 3 weeks...
-When he starts to drift off to sleep he gets a huge grin on his face, and it is so precious. Did I mention he has dimples? And in the last few days...sometimes he even giggles in his sleep! I know this is hard to believe, but I googled it...and it is possible! I will try to get it on video soon...
-The faces he makes when he is trying to latch on--the first two weeks his eyes were always closed, and he would raise his eyebrows just as far as they would go. Now he gets really big excited eyes.
-The noises he makes- all of the adorable grunts and sounds. He also sounds like a pig when he gets really excited about eating when he is latching. I sometimes call him piglet for this reason.
-He is such a great listener- I talk to him all the time when he is awake, and he looks like he is really trying hard to listen. My favorite time for this is the last feeding of the day when I read him a story and rock him.
-His leg strength-- I can't get over how strong he is already! It is almost impossible to put a diaper on him.
-He loves his daddy- They already have such a special relationship. Henry always looks so comfy in his daddy's arms, and he loves his voice. I need to write an entire post about this.
There is so much more, but I will have to leave it at those few for now because I really should go get that shower!
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So sweet!!!
HI. I just read some of your blog. You had an amazing journey to get where you are. So glad that God has blessed you with a little one. My husband and I are trying for one as well...first IUI and 16 days later it's a neg. I just wanted to let you know that reading this has brought me hope. We'll try again. I'd like to ask you some questions about your journey...if you don't mind. If you have a moment. Please e-mail me at nudelz7@hotmail.com. Thanks. Lavi
Aww! I'm glad he's doing well. Zack makes it clear he loves to nurse too-it helps me stick with it when it's hard.
Amy (Impossiblewoman from WebMd)
Congratulations, Courtney! I've been following your journey for about a year, and I'm so happy for you. It has been such an encouragement reading about how this journey has impacted your faith. I sometimes find it difficult to remain faithful, but when I read stories like yours, I am reminded of God's faithfulness and the miracles He performs in our lives on a daily basis. I look forward to following your journey as a new mom!
I have been following your blog for a while and have also struggled with infertily. Now I am 13 weeks pregnant with TWINS!! We found out on our 12th wedding annversary. I am so happy for your family!!
Absolutely precious...I cannot wait until I am able to have those same experiences...sounds as magical as I've imagined it!!
Hi Courtney,
I just found your blog tonight-I was checking my google reader, and before I knew it had linked to you via like six other blogs! I've now added you to my blog and my reader! Check me out at www.theedwardsedition.blogspot.com
I had a hard time getting my little girl here too-she was born on August 4th! I didn't struggle with infertility, but had a hard time getting pregnant (one year) then had 2 m/c at late dates-very trying! I was so scared throughout this whole pregnancy that something would go wrong, but at some point I just had to get over it and give it to God. I am very inspired by your faith and your journey, and look forward to reading your updates on Henry. Our little ones are just days apart! I see you live in MS and I noticed an AU license plate in a picture. I grew up in AL and now live in GA, but went to Auburn. Small world-anyway, congrats, isn't it amazing?!?! The whole time I was looking at your other blog and staring at my baby just thinking, "Thank you Jesus!" It is such a miracle and blessing to finally be a mommy!
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