Those newborn days can be intense. But they're beautiful, too. Here are a few of the things I found most wonderful:
Holding your sleeping baby. In those first few weeks, Jack slept a lot. He was so beautiful and so new and tiny, I found it almost impossible to put him down. There's just something magical about the warm weight of a sleeping newborn in your arms.
Watching the baby's expressions. Even when they are asleep, the funniest little expressions cross their faces. You could watch all day and never get bored. So let the dishes wait. Sit back and enjoy the show.
Other people and your baby. I've said it before, but a newborn is all kinda of magic. As much as you love your baby, it's also pretty special to watch the people around you fall in love with him or her. I was worried I wouldn't be good at sharing the baby, but it turns out it's worth sharing to watch other people interact and marvel at your baby. Maybe best of all is when that other person is your husband. Your heart will melt watching your husband fall in love with his baby.
Tiny details. Ok, so I guess this actually goes along with holding your baby or watching his expressions, but it's hard not to sit and be amazed by this perfect little being you created. Just looking at all the tiny little features is irresistible.
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