THIS morning I have been sprinkle sprayed by wee and chucked on all before 10am. But it doesn't bother me one bit — all I need to do is look at my baby girl's beautiful tiny face and innocent sea blue eyes and all is forgotten. I could stare at her for hours. She is perfect in every way.
Today Lilia and I are on our own at home for the first time. B has gone back to work after having a month off to spend time with us, which has been wonderful. His workplace has been supportive and understanding of the needs of new parents. We are very lucky as not all workplaces are the same. I miss him already but our little girl is keeping me busy. She's sleeping happily as I write this, which makes me smile.
Yesterday was Mother's Day in Poland, my birthplace. Lucky me, I get to celebrate the special occasion twice and it feels really special as a first time mum, too. B woke me up with a lovely, delicious breakfast in bed: poached eggs on muffins with salami and good, strong coffee, a thoughtful gift and card, all my favourite things.
I love our little family. I also feel we've done really well as a team in our first month of raising our baby Lilia Rose. Like all couples, we’ve had one or two disagreements when we both hadn't slept much but we have laughed even more. We’ve learned so much.
To me, parenting, particularly when you're doing it for the first time, is one of those amazing and challenging times in life when you realise how strong you are as an individual and as a couple.
You also realise the good friends and family you have around you — those who offer to help out in any way they can, who leave useful things on your doorstep, who sew things for our baby girl, who drive three hours to meet her for the first time, who cook soup for you, who stand up for you and the choices you make, who are there and those who you know are only a phone-call away should you need them.
And to my wonderful mother, you are still the most amazing woman I have ever met and your selflessness, support and love is greatly appreciated — thank you from all of us. Tuesdays are our new favourite week night, not least of all because of your fabulous home-cooked dinners.
Since Lilia's arrival into the world, as a family, we have laughed, cried, fallen over, picked each other up, supported each other, worked through parenting styles, found our own way of doing things, walked the wrong way up shopping centre escalators, got stuck, bumped into walls and doors, forgot things, bought nappies and other baby essentials, learnt new things, left things behind, ended up in the park with slippers on, bought even more nappies, wipes, creams, held hands on the couch when too tired to talk, believed in each other, attended appointments together, forgot more things (never our baby, phew) ... there's been lots of poo, chuck, burps and bumps along the way but I wouldn't change a thing.
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