Matt Bunnee Bump, Child Birth, Pregnancy

THE BUNNEE BUMP: POSTPARTUM

What a difference this journey has been.

Chloe Miki.
I am actually cherishing all the little things.

Putting my face right up to hers and smelling her sweet milk breathe. (I literally put my nose right in front of her mouth) Feeling the full, softness of her cheeks against my lips when I kiss them over and over. How her entire body nestles right into the cradle of my arm. The weight and warmth of her tiny body resting on my chest. Washing off the lint that collects in her neck folds. Watching her eyelashes grow longer each day. Noticing the shade of brown her hair is in the sunlight.(it’s lighter than her sister’s) Feeling her strong grip around my finger. How she rolls her eyes right before she passes out in her milk coma. The adorable blister on her upper lip from nursing. The way she curls up the corner of her mouth to give me the sweetest smile. All her coos, squeaks, grunts, and even her cries. I LOVE THEM ALL.

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Matt Bunnee Bump, Child Birth, Pregnancy

THE BUNNEE BUMP: WEEK 41

Dear Bunnee,

This is Daddy. You haven’t heard much from me yet. I haven’t been able to spend as much time with you like I did with your sister when she was in mama’s belly. We didn’t have the listening nights of Mozart, the Beatles, and Stevie Wonder like I wanted to. But you know what? It’s ok, because really soon (I mean really soon) we’re going to be spending so much time together. We are actually on our way to meet you! And pretty soon I’ll be rocking you in my arms while we listen to music on the “outside.” I’m so excited to have this experience and for you to have a birthday story that’s all your own. And so far it’s off to a good start!

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STILL PAUSING…

Well, the due date has come and gone. And that feeling of “any day now” is starting to fade. We’vebeen trying to relish in our last days as a family of three and cherish the quiet before our house has a new born, but well, we are losing momentum. We’vebeen hanging on a moment too long. Where’s the plunger and the salad spoons? Let’s get this kid out!

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Matt Bunnee Bump, Child Birth, Pregnancy

THE BUNNEE BUMP: WEEK 40

Dear Bunnee,

We get to meet you soon! I hope I was able to keep you warm, safe, and comfortable. I hope you were able to get everything you need from mama to be as healthy and strong as possible. It’ll be a scary transition to come outside from the safety of mama’s belly, but sooo many people are excited to meet you, and you are going to be loved SO much! I’m going to miss having you in my tummy and feeling your kicks, your yoga stretches, your hiccups…but I CAN’T WAIT to hold your tiny body in my arms and feel your warmth against my chest.
We’ll see you soon!

xoxo Mama

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MAMA BEAR AND SISTER BEAR

It appears Aya and I aren’tthe only ones that are having pre-baby jitters. For the longest time, Ellie has seemed un-phased and uninterested in mama’s belly. Sometimes she’d say she had a baby in her belly too, or that I did. But other than that, she wanted nothing to do with Aya’s belly or any talk about a new baby or a sister. But recently, she’s been acknowledging the baby by calling her “sister bear.” And she’s definitely having some strong feelings about it now.

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