Rowan is a year old. Im not going to do the typical one year blog entry, example: "Time flies!" or "I can't believe its been a year!" What I will say is what a difference one year makes.
This time last year I was huge and pregnant, emotional and miserable....overwhelmed. Ready for the baby to get here but at the same time...not ready at all. Then she arrived. With a head full of BLACK hair, and a temper to match. (Thank goodness her mood is a lot happier now, she never shows a temper anymore!) The first year of Rowan has has many ups and downs....breastfeeding was such a struggle in the beginning. I cried every day, during every feeding. Battled mastitis, plugged ducts, bad latch, I wanted to throw the towel in so many times, but now as our nursing relationship is close to ending....I find myself so grateful to have made it this far. I am going to miss it. Sleeping has been another issue with highs and lows. Most babies at a year are sleeping through the night. Not my girl! She loves her mama so much that she wakes up all night just to make sure Im still there. Sleepless nights are definitely a LOW....but when other mommies are asleep in their beds, Im up getting extra cuddles. Definitely a HIGH. 
Rowan turning one is a huge big deal for her...a major milestone....but I also have to give credit to my own accomplishments this past year, and Nathans as well. Balancing mommy-hood, career, wife...its hard. Its tiring and it can make for some very long days. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
Other Highs and Lows!Seeing Nathan hold his daughter for the first time is something I will never forget. HIGH!Recovering from Child Birth...LOW LOW LOW. Teaching Rowan to give kisses, do sign language, say bye-bye, etc. HIGH. Teething. Low. Struggling to get an over-excited baby down for a nap, which results in tears for both of us. LOW. Snuggling her warm little body after nap time, when she is so excited to see me. HIGH. Losing all my baby weight---HIGH! Still having stretch marks on my tummy--Loooooow.
So, to end this, Happy Birthday Baby. Im looking forward to all the ups and downs your second year of life brings us. I know tantrums and scraped knees are right around the cornerm but know that Mommy will be here to help you along!
4 comments:
She has such a sweet little face. Happy birthday, Rowan! And congratulations Evyn--being a working mom is TOUGH and you are doing wonderfully. Especially with not sleeping!
Jessie
as the tears are streaming down my face I want to wish Rowen a happy first birthday! Your blog brought back so many memories of my almost one year old and I! It is amazing how much they change in only a years time! Being a mommy sure is a wonderful thing, highs, lows..everything.
Happy Birthday Rowan, you are a beautiful girl! :)
Aww I loved that Post and Happy Birthday Rowan! I think that is every mother's first year! Today I took Micah to the dentist for the first time Its crazy, so time flies by fast. Don't worry you will get the sleep thing down it took us a little bit too! You are doing awesome!
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