6 Months, 2 weeks and 6 days. I have been with Tallulah that long, and somehow it feels as though I have known her my entire life. I feel like I was waiting for her and she finally showed up!
Life is getting better and better. Tallulah is simply perfect. She rarely cries and when she does its for very good reason. She laughs all the time and her smile literally stops people in their tracks. We've really been enjoying her! Jonathan is head over heels for his little girl and even Finn can't help but want to be near her....well not close enough for her to grab his fur!
She is smiling, laughing, rolling, squirming everywhere (not quite crawling). She LOVES eating...she gets really excited to see her food being made. Don't show her a soon unless you plan on letting her use it.
We recently bought our London home and moved into it the end of September. We love it, however with a 6 month old baby, nothing is getting done. No painting, no organizing and hardly any cleaning. We did however manage to get the Christmas Stuff up!
Movies T has seen: Harry Potter 6, Zombieland (slept through both), and Couples Retreat. She's going to like the movies just like Jonny does. The two of them zoning out on the TV is adorable...scary but adorable. We're going to see Cousins Griff and Taiter Bug and their wonderful Mommies this weekend! Can't wait! She loves being around other babies so I am sure she will learn a lot this weekend.
We had a playdate with Holden and his parents and its safe to say Tallulah is in LOVE. Holden had to teach her how to use the Jolly Jumper though.
Being a mom is AMAZING. I want to have 4 little Tallulahs in my life....but we'll see if thats realistic! I am dreading going back to work already. I can't imagine leaving her...I really want to raise my daughter!
My super napper should be waking up soon!
I'm a mom...so cool.
Melis
Friday, November 27, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Sucked into a time vortex
I do NOT know where the past 12 weeks went to!
My baby is 3 months old today. I am SHOCKED. When I was pregnant the time seemed to crawl by and it took FOREVER. I seriously thought the anticipation would KILL me. Now; however; the days blur together and I find myself waking up to a baby that grew while I was foolish enough to close my eyes for a few brief hours.
I am still loving motherhood. Having Tallulah, or rather being blessed with her, has changed me in ways I could have never predicted. She fills me with so much love and excitement I just might burst at the seems! I have been humbled at how precious and beautiful new life, well all life, really is. I look at Tallulah and I am captivated by her expressions, her huge smile, but the thing that amazes me the very most is how much she looks like her father.I love him, I love her and now I have a little family!
I wish I could say that the transition into parenthood has been flawless...but that would be a lie. It took me 6 weeks to learn how to calm and comfort Tallulah and get her to sleep (actually it took Kim and Christa 6 weeks to make it to London to infuse their wisdom). Jonathan and I am doing an off kind of dance trying to figure out our roles as parents, as spouses, as best friends. I think the reason its hard for us is simply because we've always come so easily to each other, Love and our relationship has always been as easy and natural as breathing - we'll get our groove back.
Tallulah is getting so strong and pulls herself up from lying on her back to standing already...the girl will be walking in no time...scary. She has massive projectile poops that would frighten even an elephant and she sleeps wonderfully.
Finn is also still adapting - I feel so guilty over his loss of attention, what happens when child number TWO comes along, how do parents balance it all out?
Time to have a glass of wine before bed!
Melis
My baby is 3 months old today. I am SHOCKED. When I was pregnant the time seemed to crawl by and it took FOREVER. I seriously thought the anticipation would KILL me. Now; however; the days blur together and I find myself waking up to a baby that grew while I was foolish enough to close my eyes for a few brief hours.
I am still loving motherhood. Having Tallulah, or rather being blessed with her, has changed me in ways I could have never predicted. She fills me with so much love and excitement I just might burst at the seems! I have been humbled at how precious and beautiful new life, well all life, really is. I look at Tallulah and I am captivated by her expressions, her huge smile, but the thing that amazes me the very most is how much she looks like her father.I love him, I love her and now I have a little family!
I wish I could say that the transition into parenthood has been flawless...but that would be a lie. It took me 6 weeks to learn how to calm and comfort Tallulah and get her to sleep (actually it took Kim and Christa 6 weeks to make it to London to infuse their wisdom). Jonathan and I am doing an off kind of dance trying to figure out our roles as parents, as spouses, as best friends. I think the reason its hard for us is simply because we've always come so easily to each other, Love and our relationship has always been as easy and natural as breathing - we'll get our groove back.
Tallulah is getting so strong and pulls herself up from lying on her back to standing already...the girl will be walking in no time...scary. She has massive projectile poops that would frighten even an elephant and she sleeps wonderfully.
Finn is also still adapting - I feel so guilty over his loss of attention, what happens when child number TWO comes along, how do parents balance it all out?
Time to have a glass of wine before bed!
Melis
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
My heart is stretched out!
I can't believe in 2 short days Tallulah will be 6 weeks old! The past 6 weeks have been a BLUR! I feel like I waited for her forever and already its hard to remember what being pregnant was like.
I guess sleep deprivation can make time either stand still or fly by...perhaps a combo of both. For me - I was hit by how quickly she is changing as she outgrew my favourite newborn outfit...who would've thought this would be so devastating!
Right now she is starting to squirm working towards her 10pm feeding...so I am typing at the speed of light. I do everything (except for process thoughts and speech) at the speed of light now...Laundry, dishes, showering, eating etc.
I finally feel like I have found my purpose in life....and I didn't even know I was missing it! I have been very lucky that my moods have been relatively stable...sure I get weepy when I sleep for 2 hours in a night...but she has been such an easy baby...easy and beautiful.
I know I have said it before but I am madly in love....I had no idea love like this existed.
Baby boob monster is stirring to eat....here we go again, and I couldn't be happier!!!
Maybe we'll be Melis and John plus 20..hmmmm...
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Welcome Princess Tallulah!
She's here!! She's really really here!!!
On May 7, 2009 I become a proud momma to Tallulah Dawn Abrosimoff. Born REALLY quickly (and intensely) into the world at 12:50pm. Just in time for me to get a lunch tray ( I was starving).
Words can't begin to describe how in LOVE I am with her....she's been here 10 days and I can't imagine my life ever having a purpose before her. Yeah, I was SHOCKED when I watched her come out and there was no penis...I was SURE I was having a boy..She must have known how much I like surprises!
If you've followed my blog thus far, you'll know that I was unsure what to expect about the Labour and delivery thing...and I still honestly, can't prepare anyone else as to what to expect. I think the best advice would be to go in prepared for ALL scenarios and having no expectations expect to work hard and have a healthy baby. I do know that women know their bodies, and that is the best tool you will have...listening to the instincts. Had I not been forceful, Tallulah would've been born in the Hallway...
Breastfeeding is rewarding, interesting, hard, annoying and wonderful all at the same time. Now that I know I can create, grow, BIRTH and feed another human, I have a Superhero complex...meaning that I know that the worlds REAL superheroes are Mothers. Who else could operate on 2 hours sleep while learning how to to care, feed and maintain a new baby while organizing a move, and dealing with the most rediculous highs and lows of hormones...
Jonathan has been my sidekick for sure - not the Robin kind of sidekick...he's more like Mr.Incredible. I could NOT do this without him....nor would I want to I guess!
About the boobs - I FINALLY have mine, FINALLY!
I need some sleep, so I'm going to go rest! My little Piranha will be needing her meal very shortly!!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
34.5 Weeks
My goodness its getting close....too close!!!
I am in Chatham for the week. We came down for Easter, then I just stayed. I needed a change of scenery from Toronto and being around my family is actually really nice. I haven't been home for this length of times in a few years, so I am actually getting to VISIT people.
I also don't spend any money here, so thats a plus.
Today is Wednesday - which means I am off to the Farmers Market to see my father in law and buy some meat!!! If that doesn't sound country, what does.
My Strong Family baby shower is this weekend in Chatham, I am excited. We get to eat yummy Thai Food. I'll have to post a picture soon because I am positively HUGE right now, and I still have 5 weeks to go. Scary.
People keep commenting that the baby doesn't have any room right now - but I personally think its ME that has no room left....I am full out waddling....SEXXXXXXY.
Yesterday my mom and I went to Wal MArt to buy all the items I'll need for the Hospital bag and returning home (AKA the worlds largest feminine products) sorry to gross you out. I now understand that I will have no dignity for quite some time. SUPER.
Okay I should go return emails - being in Dealtown for 4 days meant no internet! I felt like a pioneer!!! Everyone keep your fingers crossed I don't go into Labour here in Chatham!
I am in Chatham for the week. We came down for Easter, then I just stayed. I needed a change of scenery from Toronto and being around my family is actually really nice. I haven't been home for this length of times in a few years, so I am actually getting to VISIT people.
I also don't spend any money here, so thats a plus.
Today is Wednesday - which means I am off to the Farmers Market to see my father in law and buy some meat!!! If that doesn't sound country, what does.
My Strong Family baby shower is this weekend in Chatham, I am excited. We get to eat yummy Thai Food. I'll have to post a picture soon because I am positively HUGE right now, and I still have 5 weeks to go. Scary.
People keep commenting that the baby doesn't have any room right now - but I personally think its ME that has no room left....I am full out waddling....SEXXXXXXY.
Yesterday my mom and I went to Wal MArt to buy all the items I'll need for the Hospital bag and returning home (AKA the worlds largest feminine products) sorry to gross you out. I now understand that I will have no dignity for quite some time. SUPER.
Okay I should go return emails - being in Dealtown for 4 days meant no internet! I felt like a pioneer!!! Everyone keep your fingers crossed I don't go into Labour here in Chatham!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday - 4th day of project freedom.
OKAY - so maybe not totally free, its a gorgeous day outside and I am in the house while 2 gentlemen install the carpeting on the stairs. I am hoping they will be done soon enough - my condo is too small for the carpet people AND me and Finn in here.
So this is officially my first week away from work. I guess this week counts as vacation, but whatever. All I care about is that I am free, free, free. I even made Muffins to celebrate. This is a huge deal. At this point in my life, its safe to say that I am more successful at making babies than I am at BAKING. No joke. Jordyn got ALL of the talent in that area, I just can't seem to bake. So for the muffins, I fought all of my instincts and they actually turned out pretty well.
Today I might try for some cookies.
I need to get out of the house and take Finnegan for a walk - lets hope these carpet guru's finish up soon, its SO LOUD.
So now I am almost 33 weeks pregnant. I can't believe it. If i make it full term, only 7 more weeks to go. There is so much to do in that 7 weeks. Sell our place, move to London, without fully moving to London, set up the nursery there, be in Toronto to deliver the baby, close on our house then move. All while learning to breast feed and deal with no sleep. Should be a good time. Oh yes, in all of that, Jonathan's birthday AND my birthday. Something tells me our 27th birthdays are going to be very memorable.
I had no idea carpet installation was so friggen loud. I might be turning into the HULK any minute.
I need to fins something to eat..Banana's and yogurt perhaps?? mmmmm...... I love fruit, can't get enough!!!
Off I go - to do...umm..nothing.
Taa-Taa
Melis
So this is officially my first week away from work. I guess this week counts as vacation, but whatever. All I care about is that I am free, free, free. I even made Muffins to celebrate. This is a huge deal. At this point in my life, its safe to say that I am more successful at making babies than I am at BAKING. No joke. Jordyn got ALL of the talent in that area, I just can't seem to bake. So for the muffins, I fought all of my instincts and they actually turned out pretty well.
Today I might try for some cookies.
I need to get out of the house and take Finnegan for a walk - lets hope these carpet guru's finish up soon, its SO LOUD.
So now I am almost 33 weeks pregnant. I can't believe it. If i make it full term, only 7 more weeks to go. There is so much to do in that 7 weeks. Sell our place, move to London, without fully moving to London, set up the nursery there, be in Toronto to deliver the baby, close on our house then move. All while learning to breast feed and deal with no sleep. Should be a good time. Oh yes, in all of that, Jonathan's birthday AND my birthday. Something tells me our 27th birthdays are going to be very memorable.
I had no idea carpet installation was so friggen loud. I might be turning into the HULK any minute.
I need to fins something to eat..Banana's and yogurt perhaps?? mmmmm...... I love fruit, can't get enough!!!
Off I go - to do...umm..nothing.
Taa-Taa
Melis
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
31.5 weeks!
My brain is mush. Other than that life is good.
We had our baby party (instead of shower) in London this last Saturday and it was awesome! I was so happy and touched to see all the people there and how excited they were for Jonathan and I. It so nice to feel like this baby is so loved already and its not even here yet!
Friday is my last day of work. I know its a bit earlier than I thought I would leave, but I need my rest and my body is telling me its time. I'll use this time to wrap my head around becoming a mom and getting everything ready...okay okay so I'll bake and eat a lot, but hey, thats relaxing right?
We had our Prenatal session. Thank goodness we opted for the in-home private classes cause man-alive there were something we learned about I wouldn't had dealt well with in a group. Jonathan is going to be GREAT at helping me through the tough stuff...and feeding me immediately afterwards! LOL
I'll be sure to write more - as I'll have the time!!!
Happy Tuesday!
Melis
We had our baby party (instead of shower) in London this last Saturday and it was awesome! I was so happy and touched to see all the people there and how excited they were for Jonathan and I. It so nice to feel like this baby is so loved already and its not even here yet!
Friday is my last day of work. I know its a bit earlier than I thought I would leave, but I need my rest and my body is telling me its time. I'll use this time to wrap my head around becoming a mom and getting everything ready...okay okay so I'll bake and eat a lot, but hey, thats relaxing right?
We had our Prenatal session. Thank goodness we opted for the in-home private classes cause man-alive there were something we learned about I wouldn't had dealt well with in a group. Jonathan is going to be GREAT at helping me through the tough stuff...and feeding me immediately afterwards! LOL
I'll be sure to write more - as I'll have the time!!!
Happy Tuesday!
Melis
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