I forgot to post the requisite stats, last time I updated. L was born at 6:50pm, Tuesday October 28th. He was 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and 19 3/4 inches.
He slept in his crib for the first time today.
It’s been extremely emotional for me and E both, this is one of those experiences that can’t be described in words. I always judged my feelings on children based on seeing other people’s, and proclaiming what I would and wouldn’t do or be like when I had one.
It’s completely different than everything I thought it would be like, my world and entire set of priorities has been turned upside down for the better. Everything is different now. He’s unlocked a part of me I didn’t know existed, and lives on a level of love I’ve never felt before.
A lot of instincts are kicking in that I didn’t realize resided in me or E. We both have some insane feelings of being very protective over L, and don’t want to be away from him for even a minute. I had trouble going to the store tonight, and E couldn’t even take a shower without feeling separation anxiety.
I have no idea what it’s going to be like going back to work in a few weeks, or when we both start working again.