Becoming a parent is like an initiation into an exclusive club, Sure, millions of people do it every year, but once you are in, you are in for life! Becoming a member of the “parent” club changes you in ways you never dreamed possible. I remember my mom saying she would stand in front of a moving bus for us kids…and me thinking “are you CRAZY??”…and then I had kids. Or asking her who she loved more, John, or myself…and her saying, “I love you both equally, and differently”. Of course, I thought that was crazy too- and deepdown I knew she loved me most {hha, John}! But…then I had Haylee, and realized that you could indeed love two children both equally and differently.  Yes, becoming a parent changes you…

Its what I always tell my new moms and dads when they come in.  I know they must think I am nuts- they are all bleary eyed from lack of sleep, and new parent exhaustion.  But deep down, none of them can deny the truth- they are different, changed, subtly at first, but then they too realize they would stand in front of a bus for this little bundle in their arms- no matter how bleary eyed they are! This couple was no different. Sure, they were tired, but excited, that amazing new baby “high” as I call it- the early moments where you know that you have created a miracle.  Dad was especially cute during this session. He had this great “move” he did with Miss C- he rocked her far away from his body, in a boat like motion- and the minute he started, Miss C was as calm as could be.  yes, its a move I will be adding to my newborn “soothing” lineup!
Congratulations on your new bundle! Enjoy every moment!