Apparently Pregnancy = Motherhood
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
So it has been a while which means obviously I (we) had my baby girl.
Her name is Eva Ione (pronounced foreva eye own) and of course she is the cutest kid in the world. She was born January 16 at 3:02 pm at 6 lbs 9 oz and 19 inches. She is named after my grandma’s grandma and my grandma. To make a long story short about her name about four years ago I had an amazing dream about having a baby girl and a voice told me to name her Eva.
These last couple weeks have been crazy and surreal. Clint and I both keep thinking that we are just babysitting and that someone is going to come and pick her up soon.
I think I am through with the baby blues. Those are weird. Suddenly you just start sobbing for no good reason. The thing that I didn’t expect though was that I miss being pregnant. All of a sudden I was not pregnant anymore and I had been for 38 weeks. That was all I thought of for over 9 months and then suddenly I wasn’t pregnant anymore and even though I had my baby and that was way better it took my mind some adjusting. I miss her little kicks inside of me and her hiccups that would shake me. Weird.
So here I am suddenly a mother and it is totally crazy. I still feel like I am 18 at times and that I am way too immature to be responsible for someone’s life. Maybe I am but it has been 2 weeks and Eva is still alive and is very healthy so I am gaining some confidence. The first couple days home were very scarey though. I am glad to have some routine down and to know what to expect. In a few weeks when I have to go back to work I’m sure I will have a breakdown.
Motherhood is interesting because you feel like yourself but suddenly you have these extra instincts that surface and completely take control. You are also suddenly happy with poops and pees and extra ounces gained. The smallest intake of breath by your baby or a little sqeak when she stretches is the sweetest sound. The smell of your babies head or hearing her gulp down your milk is the most satisfying thing even if it is 3 in the morning. And being the one to be able to comfort her cries because you are the mom is amazing.
I wish motherhood on everyone.
For anyone who wants the details of my delivery I will be posting that on my baby blog.
So excited for you Tammy! She is a little cutie and I love her little name too. I had dreams that my first two were boys before we knew they were… love those telling kinds of dreams. Good luck with everything!
Tami, your baby girl is beautiful. I can’t wait to get over to meet her.
Tammy, she is so beautiful! I love her name. It seems to fit her well.
I am so glad that you finally blogged about Eva. I need to come over soon to see how my two girls are doing. Miss you tons and Eva looks beautiful!
Thanks for posting some pictures Tam! She is getting more beautiful all the time… Can’t wait till we can see her again. I am so glad we could see you at the hospital ’cause it has already been too long!
I’ve been dying to know what is going on with you. Motherhood is really incredible isn’t it? Awe… congrats. She is absolutely beautiful.
She is so cute. I love all the great stories she will hear growing up of the women she is named after. Eva was a remarkable woman. What is your baby blog?
I’m glad you posted about Eva and motherhood. I look forward to watching her grow, see her little personality surface – and hearing all the fun little stories about her from you. Fun times ahead!
Tammy you really should write a book..I love readying your posts. I agree with wishing motherhood on everyone. My favorite time is the first couple weeks home from the hospital. Their little spirits just seem to calm and put everything into perspective. I find myself so peaceful and content with a newborn. It’s wonderful to hear you feel the same:-) I just wish so many miles didn’t separate us!
Give little Eva a hug and kiss from all of us Bradys!
I have found the whole process of watching Eva develop inside of you amazing. And it is even more amazing to see what she looks like.
I love this post. Well said. Motherhood is a treasure.
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy you have Eva here and I’d love to hear/read the delivery story, but don’t have that blog link… will you send it to me? Hopefully I’ll see you soon, I cannot wait to meet her!