I fought for Piper. Through my trying to conceive journey when people said I should take a break, or just see what happened, I ignored them and just tried harder. I fought for her to be born naturally in a quiet room with a few people rather than in an operating theatre surrounded by surgeons under bright lights.
And then, both later and sooner than I expected, there she was. And I suppose expectations are made to be broken. I expected that if we had a girl, she would look like Riley. And in some ways she does, but when she was born I was surprised when I was presented with this gorgeous olive skinned, black haired baby. I thought that it might take me awhile to feel connected and bonded with her. But when she was born she felt like mine almost instantly. I was under the illusion that I had a high pain threshold and I was very, very, very wrong.
And I entirely underestimated just how much I would love having a second baby. If I didn’t have to conform to basic hygiene requirements I could quite happily spend all day looking at her. As it stands, she would prefer I spend less time looking, and more time feeding. Happily, we usually manage to do both. There’s nothing I don’t love about it, except sharing her around with other adoring people. Which I force myself to do, but I don’t have to like it.
I’m excited to find out what kind of little person she turns into, but mostly I’m enjoying her toasty chest cuddles.
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Just gorgeous. They are amazing little things, aren’t they?
Our second born looked quite different to our first born. But our third son was like a little clone of our eldest. People say it all the time. When I had my third son, the thing I was curious about the most was the hair. 1st born: auburn/red, 2nd: ‘orange’ (as he prefers to call it), 3rd: fair…almost blonde.
They are all lovely little individuals. Enjoy!
Shes just beautiful you must be so proud , congratulations
and best of luck.
She is just beautiful.
She was so worth fighting for.Our No 1 took us 4 long yrs to have……..she is still worth it!!!No 2 and 3 took 21 months.
She is sooo squishy!!!!!!!
a lovely post and a lovely little one
Gill xo
She’s just gorgeous, congrats!
well … of course I’m biased, but along with Riley, she is the most gorgeous little baby in the world! Hmmm … I can just hear other nieces and nephews saying “but you said that about our baby!” … oh well! xoxoxo
She is gorgeous
Plus I am glad to hear such a lovely 2nd time around experience. People keep telling me how hard it will be once my #2 arrives so it is great to hear a positive experience of the early days. Keep enjoying xo
A beautiful post for a beautiful girl… from a beautiful mama. xx
Oh she is just divine. So happy that you are able to soak her up, these newborn days fly by in a haze… she is amazing
And you know what, I bet you DO have a high pain threshold. Birth is agonising, beyond anything imaginable or describable.
But oh so worth it
Much love, blessings to you all.
She is just so beautiful!And she has Riley’s nose….
I’m envying you that wonderful warm baby smell.
CONGRATS… she is just scrumptious!:-)
BB
Oh! Congratulations to you all. She is beautiful, and I love her names.
She is gorgeous. Congratulations! I just want to cuddle her!
Hopefully pretty soon we’ll be busy cuddling our new little guy! How is Riley loving her new sister?
*Squishy* just describes her! Aw!
What a gorgeous little girl and a gorgeous post. Just beautiful. So happy for you Zoey. x
Well done. A big congrats to you both.She is just gorgeous and such a beautiful name too. Enjoy these early days.
She is gorgeous Zoey, and already put on weight, she is beautiful. Very happy you are thoroughly enjoying the experience, xx
She is literally one of the cutest babies I’ve ever seen. I’m so happy for you and your new little family of four xxx
Oh Congratulations!!!!! She adorable and I wish I could cuddle her too
Well done mummy. I remember when my second little pink was born I had the same reaction. Instant love but was amazed she didn’t look at all like her big sister as a baby. Enjoy your new born good goog :O)
So beautiful x Now I want to have another one!!
A beautiful girl, with a beautiful name to match
Congratulations xxx
I am late in my congratulations, mostly as my heart hurts every time I see a photo of your beautiful Piper. I am so glad it goes well. Glad that you kept fighting. Glad that you have all that you dreamt of, and so much more xx
Gorgeous. Am so glad you fought for her.
It takes your breath away doesn’t it.
Bless! She reminds me of my first born, a natural tan and jet black hair. And totally smooshable!