This is the very first picture of me as a mother. It's definitely my favorite memory. Don't get me wrong, Isla's birth was equally as special, but there's something about becoming a mother for the first time that will always be special. Maybe it's the reality that the life growing inside of you and the gained weight has now transformed your life into a whole new creature. You're so different once you realize the world's not just about you. I often thought and was even told that I was "mature for my age", but there's something about becoming a mother that really makes you dig out some secret selfishness you may have stored. Something about the realization that your life will never be the same, mostly for the good. :0) I've never had such a roller coaster of emotions as I did on that day, for certain. With a 2nd baby you feel much more calm and at peace about how your life will change. Looking at this picture, I known I was literally psycho. LOL You feel territorial, paranoid, sad, happy, excited, nervous, and overall like you're NOT in control. Thank God, we aren't!
I have to say this is probably one of my most favorite pictures. Eden had trouble keeping her body temperature up because she was born early and weighing only 5lbs, 11oz. This picture was taken with us doing the "Skin-to-skin" method of trying to warm her with my own body heat. Special memory, special picture. Especially knowing this little tiny baby will be FOUR in a few short weeks. *sigh*
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