I’m in process of compiling all my baby/pregnancy posts. I realized about two weeks ago that I could have made my life FAR easier by separating my pregnancy updates from my recipes…but you live and learn! So if you’re interested in reading about my pregnancy, you can now click on one of the four links below. And if you’re not feeling up to picture after picture of my pregnant self today, they’ll always be available in my Recipe Index under Baby (where you can find Lucy’s birth story too!).
And now onto Miss Lucille. It’s hard to believe that she’s already 2 months old! Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was waddling around, 40 weeks + 5 days, praying that this baby would come out? But then again, it’s now hard to imagine life without her.
Lucy is over 12 pounds now. She’s gained 4 pounds (all breastmilk) since delivery! Even though we had a few hard weeks of nursing, I’m grateful we stuck with it. Feeding her has easily become my favorite part of the day. I love the way her hand strokes my side as she nurses. The tiny scratch marks on my chest are reminders of the sweet times we share together. I love how my boobs (still tiny as ever) can miraculously get her to calm down. NO MATTER WHAT. And I love the way her eyes begin to droop after a few minutes of steady nursing. There is nothing like lulling a baby to sleep (especially after a morning of fussing).
But the best part of this last month has easily been watching Lucille smile. She recognizes Ryan and me now, which means we get big grins when we come into her view. I LOVE BABY SMILES. More than most anything in the world.
We walk everyday together. I snuggle her into the Moby Wrap and we take off before the sun gets strong. I think we’re walking at least two miles a day. She falls asleep as soon as we leave our block, listening to my heartbeat and enjoying the gentle rhythm of my pace. We also spend ample time with our sweet families. Grandma and Mimi take the cake. They see Lucy every week, if not more, and she loves being held by our sweet mamas.
Lucy also loves hearing her dad sing, and takes special delight in the Sunday School classic: This Little Light of Mine. Margot is still her biggest fan (besides Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Mimi, of course) and couldn’t be more protective. So yes, we are all happy and healthy and thankful for these two months of joy.
Too sweet, too beautiful! Loved it all!
I promise you will never tire of marveling at her, or photographing her!!! Every milestone and every season is so unique and so wonderful in its own way. I love seeing you soaking it all up, it really does go by as fast as they all say it does. You are wonderfully blessed and we are all blessed to share this journey with you, thank you for allowing us to!!
Monet,
Lucy is gorgeous, and you are still glowing, adjusting to Motherhood with such grace. Treasure these precious moments.
Ohhhhh how sweet! There is nothing better than baby smiles!
Lucille is sweeter than any pastry recipe for sure! She just gets prettier by the day, Monet!!
That second pic of Lucy, her expression is priceless! So cute in all of them!
……she is TOO CUTE. And how lucky she is to have a Mama with photography skills 😉
Hi Monet, congratulation. Oh my… your girl is so adorable and cute. Lovely pictures, thanks for sharing.:)
Have a nice week ahead.
She is beautiful! I love that you take the time to walk with her every day!
Oh my gosh, Monet, what an adorable baby you have! I love her smiles so much!! How wonderful that you have both grandmas so near by. That’s one thing I wish I would have when I eventually have kids. Love your baby updates and I can’t wait to see how much she’s grown in the next one 🙂
She is so beautiful, Monet!! Is it weird to say that I love her style, haha? But I do!! Baby smiles really are the best. 🙂
What a beautiful baby girl! Congrats Monet!
She is getting to be so pretty! It is amazing when they go from a little puffy newborn face to having their very own features. Nursing is the best! I am sorry you had a little struggle in the beginning. For being such a natural thing it doesn’t always feel so natural.
Time flies! Love that smile! : )
She is gorgeous!! I really loved reading your pregnancy stories.
Oh my gosh, 2 months already?! Where does the time go… She is such an angel, Monet! What a great recap of her last 8 weeks, I loved reading it and all about your adoration for this beautiful little lady. Hope to see you three in November! 🙂
Lucy has such a great smile! That last picture is priceless. Recipes are good, but now is really the time in your life for baby pictures, IMO. Thanks for sharing.
When Lucy smiles, she looks just like Ryan! I love that.
Hi Monet,
Lucy is such a beautiful baby! She has the sweetest smile!
I’m so glad that you are sharing her photos, she is “growing up”, before our eyes, and a pleasure to watch, wish I could carry Lucy and give her a hug!
Aw! Precious!
What a sweetie! 🙂
The first 9 months go by SO much faster than the 9 months of pregnancy!
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pictures of Lucy. She’s such a beauty!
Such a cute little girl, she’s got your chin:D She sure grows fast!
That smile! It’s not often I find myself smiling at the computer screen, but that darling smile does it 🙂 Congratulations on a beautiful two months of Lucy! It’s great to hear breastfeeding has gotten easier – and your little girl has grown so fast. Can’t wait for more updates!
Hi,
Lucille is really adorable… so sweet. Thanks for the round-up of the latest months, it is interesting to read other mom’s day life.
Ciao.
Look at that adorable face! I can’t get over how cute she is!
Oh, baby smiles are the best 🙂
What a beautiful baby girl you have! Enjoy this time — it goes so fast!
Monet, Lucille is the cutest cutie pie of all times – unbelievable how she has already grown – all the very best to all of you (and hopefully your mum will recover soon)!
Goodness gracious, she’s an absolute beauty. She does have a smile that makes your heart melt 🙂 And I love that you bake. Baking is one of my favorite pastimes as well. My belly resents me for it, though.
Look at that hair! Look at that smile! What a precious girl!
She is really cute! Lesson learned…when we have kids, we will make a separate tab for those updates. Thanks for the tip!
What a cutie! The flowery headbands are adorable!!
She is absolutely scrumptious!! What sparkling eyes and a ready grin. 🙂
She really is just TOO adorable!! And she looks so much like you!!
Not only does Lucy have the best smile but she’s styling too! A fashion diva in the making I hope! 🙂
Your daughter is adorable! It’s nice you share about your experience on your blog.
Awwwww, lucille is definitely a beautiful baby! What a magic smile, I can’t stop smiling myself now c:
What a cutie! Great photos.
She is such a beauty! I love her smile and her soft belly…how adorable!!!
Monet, You had Lucy about the time our neice had her little girl Brynne. I just love watching them both grow. Lucy has the brightest eyes and little smiles. She is as cute as a button – for sure!
Lovely post. Lucille is adorable and she got the most beautiful smiles and gorgeous eyes, just like her Mama. 🙂 I still remember the wonderful and intimate time I spent nursing my kids. That’s just precious! Enjoy every moment! Babies grow up too fast. 😉 have a great weekend.
Dear Monet, You both look very beautiful. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
She is so beautiful and adorable my friend 😀
Cheers
CCU
Monet, I am SUPER thrilled for you. For all the gorgeous, wonderful things Lucille has brought. And will continue to bring. What a shiny star she is, and blessed to have you and Ryan for parents. Love X X X
MONET!!!!!! OMG!!!!! You’ve had a BABY and are now living in Colorado?!?!?
Good grief, where the HECK have I been?!?!?! Well, I started working full-time and my blog took a back seat, but I’m back (fingers crossed) and we also had a move ~ from Arizona to New Hampshire. BIG weather change, but we’ve been loving it since we’re originally from Rhode Island.
CONGRATULATIONS to the whole family!!! Lucy is absolutely PRECIOUS!!!! I am SO very happy for you and being a mommy absolutely becomes you, my dear!!! Your life has been changed forever for the better. Enjoy her!!!
BIG, BIG hugs, girl!!!
I love the name Lucille. It looks like Lucille is a sweet and lovely little baby. Congratulations!!
She is SO CUTE! I love that angelic little smile!
So precious and adorable, Monet! Love her beautiful little smile!
Monet, I always enjoy reading your motherhood posts. Each post is so heartfelt and touching. You write about motherhood, parenting, and Lucy with such a genuine joy. Congrats on two lovely months with your little one!
(Also, I wanted to let you know that I made your barbecue chicken for dinner last week. It was delicious, as I knew it would be! We cooked it in the crock pot so that we could run errands, and that method seemed to work perfectly. Thanks again for a great recipe!)
She is just perfect! there’s so much personality it that little face! I’m so happy you two are doing well, and i just can’t believe how quickly time flies!