hello!
do you know what happens in this house when you have a baby? you forget that you have a blog and that there are other amazing blogs out there to read. and then you sit down for a second, instead of doing the dishes like you should, and for a minute, you remember these things and you start exploring. and then the baby makes a noise and you stop and look up. he's squirming but he's still asleep.
so you go back to the computer for a bit. but then your nipples start to hurt. yes, i said nipples. it's the weirdest shit, guys. boob madness all day, every day.
when i see him, they hurt.
when he cries, they hurt.
when it's time for him to eat, they hurt.
dear emotions - get out of my boobs!
i have enough emotion and feeling and love everywhere else. the last place i need them is in my breasts. because let me tell you, these ladies are already large enough.
as in, no vacancy.
fully boarded.
milk production in the highest, hosana.
for serious.
but milk must be doing someone good because he's gained over a pound since we left the hospital AND that ridiculously cute river slept from 830pm - 2am last night. and then i fed him and he went back to sleep until 6am.
um, winners up in the hizouse!
see that second photo...that's his champion sleeper arm stretch.
dear river - i love you so so so much.
and so do my boobs, clearly.
xoxooxxoxoxoooo



"Yes, I said nipples." <---HA! Love that. And I love you. And I love River. And if my boobs could feel, I'm sure they'd feel that too.
ReplyDeleteI usually don’t think new borns are “that” cute << my cynical never had a baby self. But dear gawd your baby Is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteJust looking at him makes my uterus cringe.. baby fever mania!!
Um oh my gosh I LOVE HIM TOO! Not my boobs though. Just your boobs love him, I think.
ReplyDeleteomg soooo cute!! good work :)
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS :) I love all the pictures!! I am sorry about your boobies. Stupid hurting nips. I am sure it will get better!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear more about mr. river!
Hahaha that's great, I've heard new moms say that. It's so interesting how connected you are.
ReplyDeleteI love you too River!!! So so much. And I do remember the full boob bursting feeling.... and the LOVE you feel while nursing. :)
ReplyDelete"milk production in the highest, hosana." You seriously kill me!!! I have become obsessed with checking your blog for updates. I am DYING for your birth story. No pressure or anything. But seriously - hurry up.
ReplyDeleteHahaha I love the boob talk, and I'm not looking forward to them hurting all the time once I give birth to this young'n. River is beautiful! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Too funny! Baby River is too adorable for words!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! Takes me back to the early days with Alice. I was knackered at the time, but looking back it all went too quickly :( xx
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So this has to be said.. Around 6 months ago, I would not classify myself as a baby person.
ReplyDeleteNow.. I LOVE BABIES! I don't even know. In particular, I love your baby. Even though to me, he is a virtual baby, I love him nonetheless.
Hope your nip nips hurt less soon! X
Omg this child is too freaking cute. And I love your descriptions because normally women are all "ohhh everything is wonderful!" but you're giving me an honest view into the severe pain in the boobage. That is important to me!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sleeping champ! Go River! And Go Mom and Nips!! Nice work!!
ReplyDeletehahahah I am in love with this post. Thanks for sharing all the info.. now I know what to expect when i have a baby. River is stunningly handsome. I love the photos
ReplyDeleteYou're too funny! Can't wait to feel boobmotions :)
ReplyDeletelove this! what a champ that river is! i feel like he's definitely fist pumping in that pic...just celebrating his marathon sleeping streak. he's too cute :)
ReplyDeleteAw, so adorable! I have a 2 1/2 month old so I can relate to not getting stuff done and forgetting blogs! Right now I should be sleeping, but hey why not check out other cool blogs instead? With all of her health problems I wasn't able to breastfeed though so I don't have the boob problems, just the holy crap formula is expensive problems haha.
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow new mom I of course had to follow your blog (GFC and bloglovin), you can find me over at thedomesticgeek.blogspot.com
i love the champion sleeper arm stretch--he is already a winner!
ReplyDeleteand just when it hink he couldn't get any cuter he does :)
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DeleteHe's soooo cute. Cant wait to actually have some boobs some day. hopefully Ill get to keep them after the baby is done with them. So happy for you guys ;)
ReplyDeleteThis post made me laugh so much! My boobs understand yours completely!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your handsome little bundle (: And your achey boobs.
-alynne
designedtoloveblog.com
Congratulations on your beautiful little boy, love his name btw. Your post was hilarious, I never experienced the whole breastfeeding thing as my girl was born with a cleft palate, but I can imagine it's challenging LOL and so worth the love :-)
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Cindy
What a sweet little baby you have!!! New follower :)
ReplyDeleteNipple pain should be illegal.
ReplyDeleteLittle River and your little legs, you are too cute. Come over, we'll each enjoy the boob and then probably nap. - Olly
Congrats love! River is adorable! I love his name!
ReplyDeletesweet sweet little feet
ReplyDeleteJust started reading your blog after following you on Twitter for a little while...oh my gosh, this post brings back so many memories! What a little squish you have. The newborn phase is so wonderful/gut-wrenching.
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