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I feel very at ease this time around, well third crack at it you'd hope so. But having been there done that twice before, it's nice to just be able to cruise through these first few weeks knowing that the concrete soccer ball boobs, itchy stitches, maternity pads, constipation, incontinence and flabby belly will soon be a thing of the past!
Amelia's 11 yr old cousin and newly appointed Godfather James is devoted to her and a great help.
Cousin Thomas and brother Charlie also love giving her cuddles.
Sister Poppy smothers her with love - literally! Can't leave them alone together....
Amelia is being an angel, is such a relaxed and easy going baby, it has made the transition so much easier. I'm just enjoying her so much and I'm trying to savour each moment and every little thing about her from the sweet smell of her and the little mewling noises she makes, to the way she snuggles into my neck and lays her little hand on my chest as I feed her in the early hours.
We have spent the past five days at my parent's farm having a lovely and relaxing time with the family and getting wonderful and welcome help from my parents managing the older kids, who had a great time with their cousins. Nothing like your mum cooking a delicious dinner every night when you're trying to juggle two kids and a newborn. The kids enjoyed a bonfire on the weekend and Amelia joined in the fun, all rugged up to face the Southern Highlands cold.
I am going to ease myself back into the blogging world, so will be popping in sporadically over the next few weeks until I get into the swing again. With school back next week it will be a test of my organisational abilities to see how we manage the transition from family of two kids to one with a newborn. Getting out the door in the mornings will be a challenge.....so I will be doing what I can, when I can here. I'm also trying to finish off Poppy's room and Amelia's room so I can show you photos, but have a little sewing to do for each and heaven knows when I'll get around to that!
How priceless is little Miss Poppys face with the sparkler! Charlie is looking so grown up in these photos. Interesting to hear how much you are enjoying your third little one as I would like to have another (my third) but feel a little fearful about it for numerous reasons, Amelia seems to be fitting in perfectly.
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You are so blessed to have three beautiful children. Glad its going well....yes I found out that the third time around I was much calmer and more "go with the flow" (after he got over his colic spell that is)! Enjoy and savor it while they are young..it goes by so fast. The pictures are fabulous and the baby is absolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your gorgeous little girl - enjoy your family and this precious time together. KG xx
ReplyDeleteCould she possibly be any more beautiful? Fits in so perfectly with your precious, precious family. So thrilled for you all!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious little baby girl!! Congratulations!! You're so wise to know that all the inconveniences will slip away before you know it and you'll be in the throes of all the fun stuff. I so wish I had been more relaxed with my first. Maybe I should have had a third, so I could really relish the experience! :)
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xo Elizabeth
Congratulations on the gorgeous Amelia. That Poppy looks like a real character. I bet she thinks Amelia is her dolly. The look on James' face is heavenly. He is besotted isn't he? What a lovely time you must have had all jumbling in together. Cousins are the best and it looks like the bonfire was a hit. Sparklers are the best too. Have fun and enjoy it all as you know how quickly it goes...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mel - what a gorgeous baby & what wonderful the other two are going to have with her!
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Melissah from Coastal Style
What beautiful photos! And what a gorgeous family....and extended family. Precious times.
ReplyDeleteTake care and looking forward to seeing more of your home (in time) xx
I know I owe about a hundred posts about the house and the big room reveals, but as none of the rooms is actually completely finished I have been procrastinating! I didn't want to show them until they were perfect, but God only knows when that will be now that bub has arrived. I just seem to go from one feed to the next and just try to tidy up and move crap around the house between times, never actually achieving anything. My dining room table is just a dumping ground for stuff and you can't even see it now. It's driving my husband to distraction - when can we stop and just enjoy the house, he keeps asking! I am waiting for my wallpaper to arrive from the US and then have to change some paint colours and have ordered a wall unit for the library. So hopefully things will progress in some way this month. I do need some nice rugs as a jumping off point for colour schemes, but can only find reasonably priced and attractive ones in the US. Typical!
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