She's finally here!
This has been the most pain filled, sleep deprived week of my life! Yet I can only think of one or two other times in my life when I *might* have been happier than I am now and they both involve Greg. I take it back, when I consider how much closer I feel to Greg because of our daughter this is far and away the greatest week of my life.
I must admit that I have completely underestimated a few things: just how exhausted giving birth would make me, how sore and how weak I would be afterwards, how tired I would be from caring for Jasmine even with Greg's help (though I was pretty spot on in guessing how little I'd be sleeping), ...and Jasmine's cuteness factor. It's amazing how in love with this little girl Greg and I both are. We're constantly talking about some little noise she made, or an expression or gesture, her reactions to us and to the world, and we never seem to grow tired of holding her or just watching her, even in her sleep.
Even the dog is fascinated by her and seems to love giving her tongue baths at every opportunity. As long as he doesn't get carried away we let him because it doesn't phase Jasmine at all and it's his way of showing affection. Akai seems to instictively know to be gentle around her. Though that doesn't mean we're going to let him babysit her any time soon. :)
Greg has been just fantastic. He's been doing most of the diaper changing to let me get as much rest as possible (though I must admit I actually enjoy doing some of this) and doing all the dog walking, laundry, dishes, and other household tasks. He waits on me uncomplainingly when I'm encumbered by a klingon on my boob to make sure I stay hydrated and comfortable. But most importantly he just fawns over this little girl. I enjoy watching Greg with her just as much or more than I enjoy watching and cuddling her myself. Too bad he can't breastfeed! :) It really does leave me wondering though how on earth single mothers cope without a partner. I suppose you'd just turn all of your affection toward your kid ...but I can't imagine your exhaustion level!
I must admit that I have completely underestimated a few things: just how exhausted giving birth would make me, how sore and how weak I would be afterwards, how tired I would be from caring for Jasmine even with Greg's help (though I was pretty spot on in guessing how little I'd be sleeping), ...and Jasmine's cuteness factor. It's amazing how in love with this little girl Greg and I both are. We're constantly talking about some little noise she made, or an expression or gesture, her reactions to us and to the world, and we never seem to grow tired of holding her or just watching her, even in her sleep.
Even the dog is fascinated by her and seems to love giving her tongue baths at every opportunity. As long as he doesn't get carried away we let him because it doesn't phase Jasmine at all and it's his way of showing affection. Akai seems to instictively know to be gentle around her. Though that doesn't mean we're going to let him babysit her any time soon. :)
Greg has been just fantastic. He's been doing most of the diaper changing to let me get as much rest as possible (though I must admit I actually enjoy doing some of this) and doing all the dog walking, laundry, dishes, and other household tasks. He waits on me uncomplainingly when I'm encumbered by a klingon on my boob to make sure I stay hydrated and comfortable. But most importantly he just fawns over this little girl. I enjoy watching Greg with her just as much or more than I enjoy watching and cuddling her myself. Too bad he can't breastfeed! :) It really does leave me wondering though how on earth single mothers cope without a partner. I suppose you'd just turn all of your affection toward your kid ...but I can't imagine your exhaustion level!