We’re finding our way back to normal, or maybe closer to a new normal, bit by bit.
Last night Asher and I snuck out for a few hours for some much-needed girl time with Steph, Arianne and Beth. Why did I need this? For the unbelievable love and support these women give to me; they make me strong, they tell me that I can do this, that everything I’m thinking and feeling and experiencing is normal. Motherhood is hard, new motherhood is so hard. Sometimes you just need to hear it from someone else.
The best part of the night was the introduction of Asher and Ivy, Steph’s daughter. Steph and I shared our pregnancies, and our due dates, and have been anxiously awaiting the moment when we could share our babies. One day they’ll be married, we’ve decided.
Steph got it on video: Asher and Ivy’s first meeting.
12 responses so far ↓
Adventures In Babywearing // October 4, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Oh, you make me emotional! We all need you just as much as you need us! Asher is dreamy, Ivy says.
Steph
Thea @ Im A Drama Mama // October 5, 2008 at 7:10 am
It is so great that you have such a wonderful support system from the get go!
Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry // October 5, 2008 at 9:46 am
As hard as it is experiencing this, I love experiencing this with you. You are such a beautiful, amazing mother and friend. WE are so lucky to have you in our lives. You AND Asher. and Mark.
christy m. // October 5, 2008 at 10:04 am
I’m so glad y’all got to have your special time together!! I wish I could have been there. The miles between us are so pesky and annoying. SMFD.
Asher is a beautiful boy. So bright and alert!! I can’t wait to meet him. And hey, I might want him to marry Mia. Fo’ realz
I’ll have to interview him first, though.
Adventures In Babywearing // October 5, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Um, Christy… hands off. He’s Ivy’s.
Steph
Sheryl // October 5, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Steph’s been trying to get into our family for years!! Now she may have actually figured out a way to do it! ; )
staciesmadness // October 6, 2008 at 9:11 am
girlfriends are so important, I am glad you all have each other!
Love the video, you and Steph have BEAUTIFUL babies. Congrats.
chrissy // October 6, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Wow, I love the awesome support group you have! I love that you have decided it is ok to bring in a support group! Way to go Mama!!
Rhonda (Mimi) // October 9, 2008 at 8:18 am
Meeting little Asher last night was a treat. He is an amazing little guy. So sweet to see you with him and how natural you look. I did see him looking at Ivy from across the room….Love at first sight.
BillyfromPhilly // October 9, 2008 at 9:54 am
Before you ladies marry off our grandson .. first he has to earn his PhD in Astrophysics, drive in a handful of Indianapolis 500s and finish his first novel …. then, I’m sure he’ll be in a position to contemplate “settling down” …
Not Just Any Jen // October 10, 2008 at 2:09 pm
He is such a gorgeous baby boy! I loved getting to meet him!
Jen
Jake // October 14, 2008 at 1:34 am
So yeah not going to lie that video was ADORABLE!!