The day before I went back to work, we soaked up every second of our time together. We woke up early and stayed up late. We spent the whole day playing in the water with our family and friends. We snuggled on the couch and talked about how tomorrow, everything would change.
Even though maternity leave is supposed to be that time when you rest and recover and get to know your new arrival, this time it was about Ella, too. It isn’t often that I get to spend days on end with her, doing exactly what we want to do all day long. Lucky for us, Sophie is the sweetest baby with the most wonderful disposition. She was happy no matter what we were doing, so we took full advantage of our time together. Instead of being cooped up in the house nursing every two hours, her four feedings a day allowed us time to go on adventures, plan picnics, enjoy a vacation and spend endless days at the pool with Garan.
I will never forget the twelve long weeks I spent at home with this girl. It was as much about her as anything else. It didn’t matter that we were running out of time or money. Sacrificing sleep to squeeze it all in & eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner was just fine with me.
Kristin is married to her high-school sweetheart and the mother to two daughters. Professional by day and creative by night, she is a family lifestyle blogger who writes about faith, family, and fitting it all into a busy schedule. At Taz + Belly, you’ll find healthy recipes, children’s party ideas, tutorials, DIY projects, and more. Click Here to Read More About Kristin
