While Elizabeth was here, she helped to take some great newborn shots of Abigail, right in our very own living room. I wish I would have done this with Leah and Andrew, since it was so much fun and the shots are priceless. But I am so happy with how these turned out, especially considering we are not professionals. Abigail was so sweet and cooperative. She didn’t like some of the positions we tried to get her into, but she was easily consoled and slept through most of it.
I can’t believe how much I am in love with this little girl. I think being my third-born (and also probably the easiest baby yet, as far as sleeping and breastfeeding), I cherish this phase so much more than I did with both Leah and Andrew. In their newborn days, I wanted them to hurry up and learn to eat or learn to sleep better—I wanted them to grow up faster. Not so this time around. I know that this is such a short phase, and I don’t want it to end. I love snuggling up with her on my chest. I love her sweet little coos and grunts and squeaks (especially since I can’t hear them when she’s in her crib at night).
And if it’s possible, she has made me love my older two even more. Seeing them love and dote on her brings me so much joy, and though Leah’s been emotional lately and Andrew’s been sassier and moodier, I still find myself wishing I could freeze certain moments of my day and keep them like this forever. Time is going by so fast—Abigail is already 2 weeks old! I’m already starting to feel “normal” again, and so ready to return to our normal routine (although still tired and somewhat unmotivated for many things). It’s amazing how this little baby has just fit right into our lives.
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