What a difference a month makes!

It's hard to believe that just 3 short months ago our beautiful daughter arrived and changed our lives forever!

Looking back I can remember when everyone used to say "Can you believe how fast they grow?!" I will admit, those first 2 months were brutal and I couldn't have disagreed more with that statement. Time just felt like it stood at times. But there was a clearly defined week when we really started to "get along" and enjoy each other. Ever since then I have felt guilty for wanting time to fast forward. I would do it all over again. :)

I have learned now that it is best not to blink because I might miss something. Shes just changing so much everyday and I am pretty sure my facebook friends without kids are like "Uggghh! Not another baby picture. We get it! You love your baby!" I feel the need to capture every moment.

This is how much Bryn's changed:

Sleeping:

• 1 month old: hard to go to sleep, hard to stay asleep, up every 2 hours for about 2 hours......lets just say it looked like I had my eyeshadow on upside-down
• 2 months old: easier to go to sleep but she still fought it, slept for about 5 hours at a time...Momma looked less like a zombie
• 3 months old: sleeping through the night, could put her in her crib half awake and she would put herself to sleep, needed satin bunny to cuddle with <<sigh>>

Playtime:

• 1 month old: lasted about 10 minutes before she pooped out.....literally
• 2 months old: facial expressions always got a smile and maybe a little giggle here or there, really cranky this month because of the reflux
• 3 months: bouncing around like a kangaroo in her jumper, laughing constantly, liked playing with anyone, can go for hours

Meals:

• 1 month old: 1-2 oz every 2-3 hours all day long......momma= milk machine
• 2 months old: 4 oz. every 3-4 hours all day and every 5-6 at night
• 2 months old: 6-7 oz. every 4-5 hours all day and none at night....<<<big grins>>>

Milestones:

• 1 month old: first smiles
• 2 months old: first giggles, stronger neck, trying to put pressure on legs
• 3 months old: jumping in her jumper, holding her head up all on her own, sits up for a few seconds by herself, trying to roll over, standing for a few seconds while we hold her. Watch out! Next month she will be rolling all over the place.

Mommy's Mental Moments:

• 1 month old: OMG!! What did I get myself into...
• 2 months old: Ok. This isn't so scary. <<snuggles Bryn all day>>
• 3 months old: Where the heck did the time go? Can I go back please??  I'm not ready for her to grow up yet. <<pouty face>>

Cries:

• 1 month old: progressively got louder, wanted to invest in ear plugs
• 2 months old: scratch the crying. We went straight to screaming.
• 3 months old: rarely do we scream and when she cries they are very specific. Shes getting more patient with us :)

Looks.....the obvious one:

• 1 month old:

 

•  2 months old:

•  3 months old:

Moral of the story: DO NOT WITH THE TIME AWAY. Every moment, milestone, snuggle, and even cry (or scream) is precious. You WILL want every moment back. Even the challenging ones. Enjoy each day as if you will get another one like it.

-One VERY proud Rookie Momma

p.s: Thank you so much for following our journey. I love hearing from everyone telling me they follow this blog. It really means a lot and I am so glad you are laughing (and crying) with us on this crazy journey called parenthood. :)