Brooklyn’s First Birthday

My sweet baby Brooklyn, I am so excited you’re here. It took you quite a while (about 24 hours to be exact) but when you came into the world you were wide awake and ready to take everything in. You and I got some one on one time just looking into each other’s eyes and I instantly fell in love.

Since that time, we’ve mostly been learning how to work together to make sure you’re fed and happy. You, your dad and I are all new to this but we’ll all get better as we spend more time as a little family. Your blood sugar was a little low in the morning but I am happy to report that you rocked all the rest of your tests and don’t have to get poked for blood anymore. You hate being cold and love being swaddled.

We’re learning why everyone gave us the advice to sleep when you sleep because we’re feeling pretty worn out after this first day but it’s hard when you just look so cute all swaddled up, making little noises.

I love you more than I could ever imagine.

Your mom, Sam

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