I found it was a journey- one we are still on of course. But I thought I would share a few of our milestones as reflection on our Year One story and also an encouragement to other new moms walking this same beautiful sleepy road.
- When your hormones even out- for me around 6-8 weeks.
- When your baby starts to smile (around 5 weeks) and coo!!! (around 10 weeks)
- When you can carry your baby on your hip. (I don't remember this timeline...but after they can hold their head up.)
- When you can set them on a blanket for 5 minutes while you make coffee and they are entertained by a book or toy.
- When their personality shines through and you realize they are a little person!
- When they can eat puffs and Cherrios! (8 months) This makes going out to eat so much better!
- When they can eat from your plate! (9-12 months and counting.)
- When they start talking/pointing and you understand better what interests them and what they want in the moment. (Around 11-12 months)
- When they have a schedule- somewhat. For us this was all over the place for a long time. I might have tried to have a routine.....but she wanted to eat about every two hours and naps where random. As her daycare provider says "No-one makes Ellarose take a nap!" But sometime around 6-8 months we got a general schedule of naps and feedings and bedtime.
- When bedtime is between 7:30 and 8:00. (Around 10 months.) This really helps with chores and also time with your spouse!
For other moms- what milestones made life a little easier and more enjoyable with your sweet little ones?
Happy New Year!
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