In case you comply with alongside on YouTube, Instagram, or Fb, you possible already knew this information was coming. In case you don’t, I’d wish to apologize that, one way or the other, the previous 9 months simply obtained away from me.
By some means I by no means fairly discovered the time to say on the weblog that we had a vital new addition arriving. Sorry about that! At present I’d I’d such as you to fulfill somebody very particular:
I’d wish to introduce Ella Grace Merritt 💕
My third little one (and first woman!), arrived on June thirteenth. She’s the proper, sweetest new addition to our household and we actually couldn’t be happier.
Whereas we’re not even a full month in but, up to now it’s confirmed true what everybody’s instructed me and child #3 has been the best. We’re all sleeping higher than I may’ve hoped, she’s match completely into the household, and I’m feeling nice.
Her brothers are obsessed; Luke desires to carry her on a regular basis and Rhett is all the time saying “I like the newborn sister!!”. Luke is upset that we didn’t identify her his steered identify (“Title her ‘Coronary heart’, as a result of I like her”) however he’s coping with it nicely 🥹.
My coronary heart is simply so full.
Recipes and movies will proceed just about as regular as I did what I may to plan forward for a mini maternity depart. I’ve already discovered my approach again into the kitchen (with the assistance of my sister) and have been dabbling with some new recipes, however fairly casually.
The boys and I’ve additionally been having fun with this time “off” baking collectively only for enjoyable, making a lot of baked items like sourdough brownies and chocolate granola (wherein they principally simply eat the uncooked elements).
A Few of my Favourite Child Issues
This time round I had a greater concept of issues that I do and don’t want for a new child. I wished to share a number of of my favorites for anybody who may additionally be due someday quickly.
- This child service. I’ve tried a lot of carriers, together with wraps prior to now. I found this one after I had Rhett and fell in love. It’s a lot simpler than a traditional wrap and he principally lived on this factor for his first yr. I had a heavier cotton one for Rhett, however since Ella is a summer season child and I like strolling exterior together with her, I went with this lighter model. That is my favourite child merchandise, it’s so good to tuck her into it and carry her with me however nonetheless have my fingers free!
- Burp cloths. I like these muslin ones and these Burt’s Bees ones. I preserve lots available as a result of we undergo so many every single day. So. Many.
- Stanley tumbler. OK, I by no means understood the hype with these however Zach packed one in my hospital bag and I get it now. Holds a lot icy chilly water (which I wanted throughout supply and the hospital keep and now with nursing) and retains it chilly. It’s been my fixed companion.
- Child seat. I’ve a number of of those strategically positioned round the home (like within the lavatory!). Typically you simply want to have the ability to set child down, so having a number of locations the place I can simply, safely set her right down to have my fingers free for a second has been nice. Value noting, these aren’t for sleep.
- Knotted robes. Really easy for nighttime diaper modifications. Ella sleeps in a onesie (I like the Trustworthy model onesies) and knotted robe each night time.
- This little mild. Excellent for nighttime feedings. There’s no fumbling for switches, simply flip it over and it activates, flip it once more and it turns off.
This time round has up to now been the smoothest adjustment and I’m hoping it stays that approach. I’ll be absolutely again into the swing of issues quickly, however proper now I’m simply absorbing all of the new child snuggles that I can.
Thanks for letting me share our candy new addition with you, and keep tuned for extra new recipes coming quickly. 💕
