Life with Lulla

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"I constantly go between wanting wanting you to be my baby forever, and being excited about all the amazing things you'll do in this life." _____________________ You're changing so much, Lulla. You're now 4 months old (17 weeks) and you weigh 14Ibs. And more than ever before, you're finding your voice. Some may call it screaming, but to you you're simply joining in the conversation, I'm sure. You're constantly lifting up your head so that you can be nosey and watch what's going on around you. Instagram, Months, Be My Baby, Happy, Excited, Call, 4 Months, Forever, Finding Yourself
"I constantly go between wanting wanting you to be my baby forever, and being excited about all the amazing things you'll do in this life." _____________________ You're changing so much, Lulla. You're now 4 months old (17 weeks) and you weigh 14Ibs. And more than ever before, you're finding your voice. Some may call it screaming, but to you you're simply joining in the conversation, I'm sure. You're constantly lifting up your head so that you can be nosey and watch what's going on around you.
"I have learned that it is not what I have in my life but who I have in my life that counts." _____________________ Today we took you in the garden and you loved being outside. There was so many new colours and sounds, you were mesmerised by it all. Which meant trying to capture a photo was a little difficult, so Granma stepped in to try and help out. Would you smile at the camera? Nope, you were too busy watching the birds in the trees. And that's okay. Never stop exploring, Lulla. There is a Love, Never Stop Exploring, In The Tree, Heart Sounds, Nope, Difficult, Sounds Like, Life
"I have learned that it is not what I have in my life but who I have in my life that counts." _____________________ Today we took you in the garden and you loved being outside. There was so many new colours and sounds, you were mesmerised by it all. Which meant trying to capture a photo was a little difficult, so Granma stepped in to try and help out. Would you smile at the camera? Nope, you were too busy watching the birds in the trees. And that's okay. Never stop exploring, Lulla. There is a
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." _____________________ Today was a day of firsts. We went shopping with Granma today and you got to use the pushchair part of your pram for the first time. You're so inquisitive, you love watching the world around you. Often when I'm feeding you your bottle you're so busy being nosey that milk goes everywhere - it's been up your nose lots of times but you never seem to mind. Today was pretty ... Mindfulness, Children, Teaching, Letters, Child Teaching, First Time, What Is Life About, Chalkboard Quote Art
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." _____________________ Today was a day of firsts. We went shopping with Granma today and you got to use the pushchair part of your pram for the first time. You're so inquisitive, you love watching the world around you. Often when I'm feeding you your bottle you're so busy being nosey that milk goes everywhere - it's been up your nose lots of times but you never seem to mind. Today was pretty ...
"The most precious jewels you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your child." _____________________ One of my favourite things to do is look back on old baby photos. I can spend hours lost in the past. I love seeing how young I once was and reminiscing over my childhood and hearing Granma tell me stories from when I was young. And you only get one childhood, Lulla. Be young for as long as you can. There's plenty of time to grow up and be an adult. So, jump in puddles. Swim in the ... Baby Photos, Tell My Story, Reminiscing, Get One, Precious, Precious Jewels, Growing Up
"The most precious jewels you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your child." _____________________ One of my favourite things to do is look back on old baby photos. I can spend hours lost in the past. I love seeing how young I once was and reminiscing over my childhood and hearing Granma tell me stories from when I was young. And you only get one childhood, Lulla. Be young for as long as you can. There's plenty of time to grow up and be an adult. So, jump in puddles. Swim in the ...
"My fingers may be small but I've got my daddy wrapped around them." _____________________ No matter what happens in life, I will always love your daddy, Lulla. Mostly because he gave me you, but also because he's possibly the kindest person I've ever met. Our relationship was a whirlwind and I met him at a time when I didn't really love myself, and yet he still loved me and he made me feel both safe and secure. Some of my favourite moments when pregnant with you were spent with daddy. We ... Always Love You, Shit Happens, Give It To Me, No Matter What, No Matter What Happens, Kind Person, In This Moment
"My fingers may be small but I've got my daddy wrapped around them." _____________________ No matter what happens in life, I will always love your daddy, Lulla. Mostly because he gave me you, but also because he's possibly the kindest person I've ever met. Our relationship was a whirlwind and I met him at a time when I didn't really love myself, and yet he still loved me and he made me feel both safe and secure. Some of my favourite moments when pregnant with you were spent with daddy. We ...
"The soul is healed by being with children." _____________________ Sometimes I catch myself waiting for you to go to sleep so that I can get work done, whether it's paid work, work on this account or work on my blog. And I start to worry that I won't be able to get anything done that day, that the work I need to do is important. So important that I've, without intending to, placed it at a higher value than my time with you. And time is something we can never buy, Lulla. However big your bank ... Working On Myself, Go To Sleep, No Worries, Start, Wait For Me, I Wait For You, Healing
"The soul is healed by being with children." _____________________ Sometimes I catch myself waiting for you to go to sleep so that I can get work done, whether it's paid work, work on this account or work on my blog. And I start to worry that I won't be able to get anything done that day, that the work I need to do is important. So important that I've, without intending to, placed it at a higher value than my time with you. And time is something we can never buy, Lulla. However big your bank ...
"If we could all see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything." _____________________ Lately you're so curious. Your little hands are constantly reaching out to touch everything. And when you find something new, your little face lights up and it's the cutest thing to witness. Watching how you see the world right now fills my heart with so much joy, Lulla. I love watching as you play with a new toy, or hear a new noise. Everything is so new and exciting. I ... Lights, Play, Noise, Child, Touch, New Toys, Light Up
"If we could all see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything." _____________________ Lately you're so curious. Your little hands are constantly reaching out to touch everything. And when you find something new, your little face lights up and it's the cutest thing to witness. Watching how you see the world right now fills my heart with so much joy, Lulla. I love watching as you play with a new toy, or hear a new noise. Everything is so new and exciting. I ...
"A good mum has bad days and great days and normal days and overwhelming days and perfect days and trying days and supermum days and just being a mum days and a whole lot of love and real and crazy motherhood days." _____________________ There have been many nights when I've gone to bed promising myself that tomorrow I'll do better. Many nights that I've been convinced that I'll wake up tomorrow and that you'll hate me. Many nights when I've gone to bed so exhausted I've worried that I won't ... Having A Bad Day, Motherhood, Bad Mums, Hate, Mum, Exhausted, Bad Day
"A good mum has bad days and great days and normal days and overwhelming days and perfect days and trying days and supermum days and just being a mum days and a whole lot of love and real and crazy motherhood days." _____________________ There have been many nights when I've gone to bed promising myself that tomorrow I'll do better. Many nights that I've been convinced that I'll wake up tomorrow and that you'll hate me. Many nights when I've gone to bed so exhausted I've worried that I won't ...
Letters to Lulla on Instagram: “"Great brothers get promoted to Uncle." _____________________ As Uncles go, you have the very best one. There have been many times in my…” Promotion, Uncles, Brother, Greats, Times, One, Best
Letters to Lulla on Instagram: “"Great brothers get promoted to Uncle." _____________________ As Uncles go, you have the very best one. There have been many times in my…”
"I'm the one teething so why are we both crying?" _____________________ For the past week you've been pretty grumpy. You're teething and so your cheeks go bright red and I can't imagine the pain and discomfort you're feeling, little one. There have been times when I've gotten upset or frustrated because nothing I do seems to help calm you and everything I have tried has resulted in you crying even more. There's not much I can do to take the pain away (except for teething gel and powders) and ... Feelings, Teething, The One, Baby Teeth, Discomfort, Crying, Calm, Teeth
"I'm the one teething so why are we both crying?" _____________________ For the past week you've been pretty grumpy. You're teething and so your cheeks go bright red and I can't imagine the pain and discomfort you're feeling, little one. There have been times when I've gotten upset or frustrated because nothing I do seems to help calm you and everything I have tried has resulted in you crying even more. There's not much I can do to take the pain away (except for teething gel and powders) and ...
"Note to self: Relax. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. Breathe extra deep, let go and just live in the moment right now." _____________________ Patience is something I'm still learning. I plan everything and often I'm so focused on thinking about what needs to be done that I get stressed when things don't quite go as planned. Today, I gave you your 11am bottle and could tell that you were tired and needed a nap. I still had used bottles to wash, washing to hang and some writing Let's Go, You Are Enough, Letting Go, Still Have, Let It Be, Note To Self, Patience, Had Enough
"Note to self: Relax. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. Breathe extra deep, let go and just live in the moment right now." _____________________ Patience is something I'm still learning. I plan everything and often I'm so focused on thinking about what needs to be done that I get stressed when things don't quite go as planned. Today, I gave you your 11am bottle and could tell that you were tired and needed a nap. I still had used bottles to wash, washing to hang and some writing
"May you never outgrow bubbles." _____________________ Your first bath was two weeks after you was born. Me and daddy didn't know what the hell we were doing, you screamed and cried and so Granma stepped in and gave you your very first bath, and she has been doing it every night since. You love Granma's bath time. You splish and splash and have moved from your dinky baby bath to the big bath tub where you lay on your back and kick about. You smile and you laugh, and it's such a joy to see how Bath, Bath Time, Bath Tub, Baby Bath, Big Baths, You Never, Laugh, Tub, Smile
"May you never outgrow bubbles." _____________________ Your first bath was two weeks after you was born. Me and daddy didn't know what the hell we were doing, you screamed and cried and so Granma stepped in and gave you your very first bath, and she has been doing it every night since. You love Granma's bath time. You splish and splash and have moved from your dinky baby bath to the big bath tub where you lay on your back and kick about. You smile and you laugh, and it's such a joy to see how
"You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket." _____________________ I remember my midwife giving me one piece of advice: 'Don't wish her life away.' And she was talking about you. As parents, we're always waiting for the next milestone. The first smile, the first laugh, the first steps you take. Often we forget that with these milestones comes the fact that you're one step closer to growing older. Sometimes I look down at ... Closer, Parents, Advice, Remember, You Take, Milestones, Forget
"You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket." _____________________ I remember my midwife giving me one piece of advice: 'Don't wish her life away.' And she was talking about you. As parents, we're always waiting for the next milestone. The first smile, the first laugh, the first steps you take. Often we forget that with these milestones comes the fact that you're one step closer to growing older. Sometimes I look down at ...
"We are all different and that's beautiful." _____________________ You already have so much character. You're super cheeky and I can already get a sense of how you'll grow to be as a toddler. You have SO many facial expressions - my favourite one is when you raise your eyebrows - and seeing you laughing is something I'll never ever grow bored of. I hope that you always laugh without stopping, and be exactly who you want to be in this life, Lulla. And I hope that you stay wild, my beautiful ... Eyebrows, Stay Wild, Cheeky, Hope, Words, Expressions
"We are all different and that's beautiful." _____________________ You already have so much character. You're super cheeky and I can already get a sense of how you'll grow to be as a toddler. You have SO many facial expressions - my favourite one is when you raise your eyebrows - and seeing you laughing is something I'll never ever grow bored of. I hope that you always laugh without stopping, and be exactly who you want to be in this life, Lulla. And I hope that you stay wild, my beautiful ...
Letters to Lulla on Instagram: “"A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend." _____________________ Granma. Not grandma;…” Best Friends, Grandma, Grandmother, Granma, Teacher, Little Bits
Letters to Lulla on Instagram: “"A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend." _____________________ Granma. Not grandma;…”
"You really don't have to be young to find a friend in a teddy bear." _____________________ Time to introduce Charlie Bear. When I found out I was pregnant with you, Granma bought you your tiny Steiff bear. When you were born Grandad bought you your pink Steiff bear. Charlie Bear is neither of those; he is the bear that Granma has had tucked away in a drawer for years, and yet he's the bear you chose to love. When you're falling asleep you like to nuzzle your face into him or you hold him and Friends, Pink, Teddy Bear, Teddy, Charlie Bears, Grandad
"You really don't have to be young to find a friend in a teddy bear." _____________________ Time to introduce Charlie Bear. When I found out I was pregnant with you, Granma bought you your tiny Steiff bear. When you were born Grandad bought you your pink Steiff bear. Charlie Bear is neither of those; he is the bear that Granma has had tucked away in a drawer for years, and yet he's the bear you chose to love. When you're falling asleep you like to nuzzle your face into him or you hold him and
I've not slept one night since you were born when I haven't gotten back out of bed just to check that you're breathing. Sometimes I watch your tiny chest rise and fall and wonder how you can look so peaceful when I'm such an anxious mess. I'm always worrying that the one time I don't check, something will happen to you. When you first came home, I always made Daddy get back out of bed just to check on you, and every time he did it without making me feel crazy. When you're in your bouncer I ... Peace, Anxious, Get Back, First Night
I've not slept one night since you were born when I haven't gotten back out of bed just to check that you're breathing. Sometimes I watch your tiny chest rise and fall and wonder how you can look so peaceful when I'm such an anxious mess. I'm always worrying that the one time I don't check, something will happen to you. When you first came home, I always made Daddy get back out of bed just to check on you, and every time he did it without making me feel crazy. When you're in your bouncer I ...
Your hands never stop moving. They're always reaching for something to hold onto. When you fall asleep, your hands reach for Charlie Bear and you play with his fur. When your dummy falls out and I pop it back in your hands reach out and hold onto my finger. We have cuddles and your tiny fingers stroke my skin. Daddy and Uncle Matt give you kisses and you reach for their beards. Your hands may be small, Lulla, but they leave mammoth imprints on so many of our lives. xo ... Kisses, Pop, Cuddling, Hold On, Cuddles, Dummy, Hands Reaching Out
Your hands never stop moving. They're always reaching for something to hold onto. When you fall asleep, your hands reach for Charlie Bear and you play with his fur. When your dummy falls out and I pop it back in your hands reach out and hold onto my finger. We have cuddles and your tiny fingers stroke my skin. Daddy and Uncle Matt give you kisses and you reach for their beards. Your hands may be small, Lulla, but they leave mammoth imprints on so many of our lives. xo ...
"In life, finding a voice is speaking and living the truth. Each of you is an original. Each of you has a distinctive voice. When you find it, your story will be told. You will be heard." _____________________ I love every single sound you make, even the screams which are your new favourite sound to make. I love that when I sit in front of you and talk, you coo and gurgle back at me with a range of facial expressions that indicate that you think you're telling me a story. And I hear you, ... Your Story, Heard, Thinking Of You, Truth, Talk, Sound, The Voice
"In life, finding a voice is speaking and living the truth. Each of you is an original. Each of you has a distinctive voice. When you find it, your story will be told. You will be heard." _____________________ I love every single sound you make, even the screams which are your new favourite sound to make. I love that when I sit in front of you and talk, you coo and gurgle back at me with a range of facial expressions that indicate that you think you're telling me a story. And I hear you, ...
"Music has a bonding power, it's primal social cement." _____________________ You've always loved music. The very first time I felt you move I was listening to Somewhere Over the Rainbow, the Israel Kamakawiwoʻole version. Every time I used to play Diane by Cam you'd wriggle in my belly and kick. The first time you really interacted with anything was when we played you lullabies and you turned your head towards the music. The Night We Met by Lord Huron calmed you down when you were crying, and Lord, Music, Lullabies, Turn Ons, Lord Huron, Bond, Huron
"Music has a bonding power, it's primal social cement." _____________________ You've always loved music. The very first time I felt you move I was listening to Somewhere Over the Rainbow, the Israel Kamakawiwoʻole version. Every time I used to play Diane by Cam you'd wriggle in my belly and kick. The first time you really interacted with anything was when we played you lullabies and you turned your head towards the music. The Night We Met by Lord Huron calmed you down when you were crying, and
"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." _____________________ You've been trying to feed yourself your bottle for the last two weeks now. It begun with your tiny hands resting on the bottle whilst I fed you. Then you started gripping the bottle, and now you try to lift it up to your mouth and feed yourself. Of course the milk goes everywhere, you end up dropping the bottle as it's a little too big for you to hold, and in ... You Tried, No Response, Great Gifts, Milk, Canning, Fed
"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." _____________________ You've been trying to feed yourself your bottle for the last two weeks now. It begun with your tiny hands resting on the bottle whilst I fed you. Then you started gripping the bottle, and now you try to lift it up to your mouth and feed yourself. Of course the milk goes everywhere, you end up dropping the bottle as it's a little too big for you to hold, and in ...
"Smile, it’s a language which we all understand." _____________________ The very first time you smiled, you were two weeks old. No one believed us. It's wind, they said. But me, Granma, Daddy and Uncle Matt all knew it was your first smile. You looked exactly like the smiley face emoji - your smile was so comical, we couldn't help but laugh every time you did it. When a baby smiles, it's enough to melt anyone's heart. But when your own baby looks at you and smiles, you feel so lucky and so ... Smiley Face, Smiley, How Are You Feeling, Boy Quotes, Understanding, Emoji
"Smile, it’s a language which we all understand." _____________________ The very first time you smiled, you were two weeks old. No one believed us. It's wind, they said. But me, Granma, Daddy and Uncle Matt all knew it was your first smile. You looked exactly like the smiley face emoji - your smile was so comical, we couldn't help but laugh every time you did it. When a baby smiles, it's enough to melt anyone's heart. But when your own baby looks at you and smiles, you feel so lucky and so ...
Our time together after you were born was bittersweet. I was exhausted, in pain and a little overwhelmed - yet I was SO happy. All I wanted to do was stare down at you, still in disbelief that you were finally here in the world. You were born at 11.30pm and we were placed on the maternity ward at around 2.30am. Even though I'd been awake for around 22 hours by this point, I couldn't sleep. How could I sleep when you'd just been born? I wanted to take you in. So I scooped you up and kept you on Yoga Fitness, Yoga, I Am Exhausted, All I Want, Overwhelmed, Spoiled Kids, Awake, Bittersweet
Our time together after you were born was bittersweet. I was exhausted, in pain and a little overwhelmed - yet I was SO happy. All I wanted to do was stare down at you, still in disbelief that you were finally here in the world. You were born at 11.30pm and we were placed on the maternity ward at around 2.30am. Even though I'd been awake for around 22 hours by this point, I couldn't sleep. How could I sleep when you'd just been born? I wanted to take you in. So I scooped you up and kept you on
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” _____________________ Before I had you, I was one of those people who didn't understand the obsession people had when it came to their children. In fact, I hated having people with children on my Facebook. I'd wonder why EVERY status was suddenly about their child, or wonder why they were uploading photos of a baby doing absolutely ... People, A Child Is Born, Mother, Facts, Perfect Definition, Obsession
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” _____________________ Before I had you, I was one of those people who didn't understand the obsession people had when it came to their children. In fact, I hated having people with children on my Facebook. I'd wonder why EVERY status was suddenly about their child, or wonder why they were uploading photos of a baby doing absolutely ...
I know the rule; you either nap when your baby naps or you use those holy grail moments to go and get shit done. Well, sometimes I wait for you to go to sleep and then I abandon the rules and all I do is hold you in my arms and watch you sleep. I cherish those moments when you're warm and asleep and I look down at you and feel this surge of love. You're a part of me. I made you. I grew you. I carried you in my belly for 9 whole months. You've got my blue eyes, my long toes and even your ... I Know, Rules, Holi
I know the rule; you either nap when your baby naps or you use those holy grail moments to go and get shit done. Well, sometimes I wait for you to go to sleep and then I abandon the rules and all I do is hold you in my arms and watch you sleep. I cherish those moments when you're warm and asleep and I look down at you and feel this surge of love. You're a part of me. I made you. I grew you. I carried you in my belly for 9 whole months. You've got my blue eyes, my long toes and even your ...
"That's when I realised what a true friend was. Someone who would always love you-the imperfect you, the confused you, the wrong you-because that is what people are supposed to do." _____________________ Granma has always been my best friend. For as long as I can remember we've been like two pieces of the same puzzle, meant to fit together, and once placed together, we make up a bigger, better picture. Granma is my biggest cheerleader in life and has always supported my dreams and goals, ... True Friends, Im Not Perfect, I Am Awesome, Just A Little, Supportive, Love You
"That's when I realised what a true friend was. Someone who would always love you-the imperfect you, the confused you, the wrong you-because that is what people are supposed to do." _____________________ Granma has always been my best friend. For as long as I can remember we've been like two pieces of the same puzzle, meant to fit together, and once placed together, we make up a bigger, better picture. Granma is my biggest cheerleader in life and has always supported my dreams and goals, ...
There was an advert once (Google/YouTube 'Worlds Toughest Job') and it advertised the role of motherhood as follows: _____________________ • Standing up almost all the time • Constantly exerting yourself • Working from 135 to unlimited hours per week • Degrees in medicine, finance and culinary arts necessary • No vacations • The work load goes up on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and other holidays • No time to sleep • Salary = $0 _____________________ You'd be mad to take that job, right? Youtube, Thanksgiving, When You Can, Parenting, Job, Salary
There was an advert once (Google/YouTube 'Worlds Toughest Job') and it advertised the role of motherhood as follows: _____________________ • Standing up almost all the time • Constantly exerting yourself • Working from 135 to unlimited hours per week • Degrees in medicine, finance and culinary arts necessary • No vacations • The work load goes up on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and other holidays • No time to sleep • Salary = $0 _____________________ You'd be mad to take that job, right?
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Postpartum Anger; How having a baby turned me into Hulk.
Postpartum Anger; How having a baby turned me into Hulk.
Why there is no such thing as too much love when it comes to your children.  My daughter was 4 hours old when I was told I was holding her too much. But before we get to that point in the story, I feel I need to give you all some background information on Lulla’s entrance into the world. Entrance, Daughter, 4 Hours, How To Plan
Why there is no such thing as ‘too much’ love when it comes to your baby.
Why there is no such thing as too much love when it comes to your children. My daughter was 4 hours old when I was told I was holding her too much. But before we get to that point in the story, I feel I need to give you all some background information on Lulla’s entrance into the world.