Today we’re two weeks into this thing. I still can’t believe I have two beautiful baby girls that I get to call mine! God is so so good. Things have been different the second time around. I feel like I was more calm and confident going into labor and I haven’t been as hard on myself postpartum. My hormones don’t seem to be as out of wack this go-around. Knock on wood. And thankfully my recovery hasn’t been as difficult as it was with AG.
Yesterday was my first day home alone with both of the little ladies while Pearce went back to work. He was off for nearly three months right after we had AG so two weeks of him here with us just didn’t feel like enough. Especially when you take into account that we’ve been quarantined since March so we’re pretty used to being home together. Thankfully he has some vacation days we plan to use in the next couple of months.
My nana came to help in the morning and then Pearce came home for his lunch break. So grateful for help!!!! I did a terrible job asking for help when Alba Grace was born, so this time around I’m giving myself much more grace and throwing my white flag up when I need backup.
The best piece of advice I can give a new mama is to ask for help.
Mornings (from 8-12) seem to be the craziest part of our day. Alba Grace will start school in September from 9-12 a couple of days a week but we’ll probably end up getting out of the house to run on the beach or play at the park the other days. Hopefully, life will return to normal this year and we’ll be able to visit the zoo, library and museums again! Until then, I predict a lot of loooong walks in our future! I think we’re all a bit stir crazy right now. I’m looking forward to a routine and rhythms. I’m also excited to have a few hours of alone time with Millie while AG is at school. Slowly learning how to carve out one on one time with Alba Grace and Millie too.
Alba Grace is slowly warming up to Millie. Each day she’s a bit more interested in her and now she wants to help take care of her. She’ll bring me the pacifier or a burp cloth, tries to feed her, gives her blankets (this one makes mama a weeee bit nervous!) and loves to watch me get her dressed, changer her diaper, etc. It’s so sweet! I love that I get a front-row seat to watch their relationship bloom. Such a privilege. I say “gentle” about one million times a day and wouldn’t dare leave the two of them in the same room alone but we’ll get there! 😉
Our days are long, exhausting and really really sweet. It won’t be like this for long, so we’re soaking it all up.
