In case you observe alongside on YouTube, Instagram, or Fb, you seemingly already knew this information was coming. In case you don’t, I’d prefer to apologize that, one way or the other, the previous 9 months simply received 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! Immediately I’d I’d such as you to fulfill somebody very particular:
I’d prefer to introduce Ella Grace Merritt 💕
My third baby (and first woman!), arrived on June thirteenth. She’s the right, sweetest new addition to our household and we really couldn’t be happier.
Whereas we’re not even a full month in but, thus far 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 at all times saying “I like the newborn sister!!”. Luke is dissatisfied that we didn’t title her his prompt title (“Identify her ‘Coronary heart’, as a result of I like her”) however he’s coping with it properly 🥹.
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 go away. I’ve already discovered my manner 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 plenty of baked items like sourdough brownies and chocolate granola (through which they largely simply eat the uncooked components).
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 couple of of my favorites for anybody who may also 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 basic wrap and he mainly lived on this factor for his first 12 months. 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 palms free!
- Burp cloths. I like these muslin ones and these Burt’s Bees ones. I hold rather a lot readily available as a result of we undergo so many on daily basis. 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 couple of of those strategically positioned round the home (like within the rest room!). Typically you simply want to have the ability to set child down, so having a couple of locations the place I can simply, safely set her all the way down to have my palms 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 gentle. Good 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 thus far been the smoothest adjustment and I’m hoping it stays that manner. 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. 💕
