making my day
Thanks again for all your kind words about Henry! Here's another photo of him, because I can't help myself. So far we're all doing ok, which kind of amazes me given how I fell apart at the seams first time around. The days are a blur of feeding, settling and cuddles. Breastfeeding has been a trial (again). He has the sweetest wee smile that melts my heart, and his sister is loving him to bits (sometimes almost literally). We have even managed to leave the house most days. Of course, Matt has had the past two weeks off work. He goes back tomorrow and so begins a whole new ball game whereby I'm outnumbered two kids to one adult. Gulp.
Over the past few weeks a few kind bloggers very generously bestowed me with a 'make my day' award. Thankyou! I'm supposed to list 10 bloggers who make my day, and then comment on each of those sites so they can play too. However, I'm on borrowed internet time right now, so please excuse me whilst I cash in one of my newborn baby cards and neglect the commenting bit. I could have made this list many times over (you should see my Bloglines!), but some of my favourite places to visit include:
1. Aunty Cookie
2. One Girl
3. Loobylu
4. Treefall
5. Red Felt Flower
6. sfgirlbybay
7. Udder
8. Brown Paper & String's flickr stream
9. Good Gracie
10. Sugar City Journal
You're all ace. Thanks for your words and daily inspiration.
fiona, i'm so happy to know things are going so well for you. i can relate to your first time mom experience. i too felt like never leaving the house and almost fell apart for the first 3 months! i hope the second time (which won't happen for a long time) will be smoother. breastfeeding was always something i wanted to do, but i never realized until doing it that it was really a challenge. once mama and bebe figured out how to interact it became a very joyful experience though. best of luck!!! and keep posting pictures of this handsome little boy!
Posted by: nathalie | February 29, 2008 at 03:09 PM
fiona, i'm so happy to know things are going so well for you. i can relate to your first time mom experience. i too felt like never leaving the house and almost fell apart for the first 3 months! i hope the second time (which won't happen for a long time) will be smoother. breastfeeding was always something i wanted to do, but i never realized until doing it that it was really a challenge. once mama and bebe figured out how to interact it became a very joyful experience though. best of luck!!! and keep posting pictures of this handsome little boy!
Posted by: nathalie | February 29, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Just came across your blog, that little boy is such a CUTIE! Wish you all the best...!
Jen Ramos
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Posted by: jennifer Ramos | February 29, 2008 at 05:39 PM
TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!!
I love his name.It is my son's middle name,after much to-ing and fro-ing we decided to use Oliver for the first name instead but i couldn't give up the name completely.Henry looks as though he is cooing in the picture.
Posted by: natasha s | March 01, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Congratulations! I have been tardy in checking my blogroll lately and didn't know that Henry had arrived. He is just beautiful.
Posted by: Sarah | March 02, 2008 at 08:30 PM
He's beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations.
Expecting my 2nd (a boy) around May 15th. Thanks for showing me the light at the end of the tunnel!
Posted by: Linda | March 04, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Henry is gorgeous and he has a perfect name! Congrats--a bit belated.
Posted by: apple cyder | March 05, 2008 at 04:18 AM
This is my first visit here but I will be back.
Posted by: Valerie | March 05, 2008 at 02:28 PM
What a cute new little man! I love his combed hair, so dapper!
:)
Posted by: Alexis | March 07, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Henry is a darling, dashing young sweetie baby indeed. Thanks for sharing him! Blessings to you and yours! Sandra
Posted by: Sandra from Florida | March 07, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Congratulations on producing such a beautiful baby. Enjoy him.
Posted by: Annie | March 11, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Congratulations! Welcome to the world baby Henry!
Best wishes to you and your family.
Posted by: Katherine | March 14, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Congratulations to you, your family and baby Henry! I'm so impressed you're blogging in the fog. Good luck in your adventures!
Tracey
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | March 14, 2008 at 10:37 PM
[gasp]
He is just delightful. Congrats to your little family, and welcome, Henry, to the outside world!
Enjoy. x
Posted by: Hannah | March 15, 2008 at 08:26 PM
just wondering how mama and bebe are doing. how is life these days? i hope everything is going well and baby Henry is growing growing! best! xoxo
Posted by: nathalie | March 18, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Oh beautiful little Henry! Congratulations! I had my 4th (a boy, Beckett) in October and though he was a surprise I am completely besotted with him. My first was a boy (now 11!) and 2 girls in between. Not that I don't love my girls but I was so thrilled to have another little guy. It's pure heaven ! Enjoy.
Posted by: Lauren Hawley | March 23, 2008 at 04:57 AM
Henry is absolutely adorable. What a beautiful, healthy-looking baby. Congratulations!
Posted by: Molly | March 24, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Henry is so cute! I understand why Audrey is so crazy about him. Don't let the breastfeeding get you down; it does get easier.
Don't let those cute baby moments not be taken advantage of. In fact, I got this super helpful ebook on taking baby pictures. I'll include the link. Good luck!
Posted by: Maggie (I can't believe I'm a mom) Blakely | March 25, 2008 at 06:26 AM
This is such a cute photo.
Posted by: Kirsty | April 09, 2008 at 06:41 PM