Orla, you are such a little snugglebug! I barely put you down and you know what, you don't mind one bit. We both greatly enjoy these snuggles.
This transition has been significantly easier than with Arwen. I knew kind of what to expect and am much more confident as a mama this time around. We still have our firsts though! As of now, you are still exclusively breastfed and I am thrilled. I hoped to make it this far and am super proud of myself. It hasn't been an easy road and the Friday after you were born was a pretty terrible day, but we persevered and now, it is getting easier.
We have been out and about pretty much since you were born. We both were feeling pretty good and fresh air just refreshes my soul, so the first outing you went on was to take Arwen for a bike ride at the old school parking lot. It was a beautiful day and we all had a great time being a new family of four!
Sleep has been a bit varied. No real rhythm yet, but that's OK. You do sleep a few hours and I do drink some coffee, so it all works out in the end.
Your big sister adores you and whenever you are awake, she has to come see "Ohla" and yells in your face "Hiii sisterrr". Yes, I swear that means she does love you. She gives you kisses, throws diapers away, celebrates when you poop, and has to hold you at least once a day. I cannot wait to see the love blossom between you two. I hope you will always remember to lean on each other. There is no one else like a sister.
As far as nicknames go, Daddy calls you Orlance, Arwen calls you Baby or sister or baby sister. I call you nugget or sweet girl or Arwen (haha! Oops).
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| Orla left, Arwen right. Same dress. |
