IHO Pugz: Favorite Newborn Moments

[GailGoldie]

The smell of the babies the first time they handed them to me, after they were fully washed, etc.... that new baby smell mixed with the baby soap smell from the hospital is the most amazing smell ever --- but sadly only lasted that first day with all of them.

when they handed me the twins and I smelled them- it brought back all the memories of baby Griffin... i KNEW that smell.

I love babies sleeping on my chest... miss that a lot.

but in general, even though I loved the infant stage, I'm quite happy to be done having kids - i don't have baby fever at all - but would love to get a few moments back like that - but with MY boys- not just any baby... so obviously it can never happen

[hannamarin]

I loved her falling asleep on my chest.
I loved the way my husband looked at her. (well, he still looks at her like that)

[sewpinkgal]

J sleeping on my chest was about the sweetest thing ever. He was a tough newborn and didn't sleep easily, so when he would finally settle down, it was the best.

Another favorite moment - he grabbed my finger as soon as they put him on my chest after delivery and I absolutely melted. I will never forget that.

[zeewifeandmama]

Looking down at my DD when they FINALLY put her on my chest ( difficult delivery) and seeing her looking right back at me. It was magical.

Also holding her in my arms when she was "milk drunk" was so funny/sweet/awesome.

[Willis Jackson]

DS was hospitalized for severe jaundice and I only got to hold him for 20 minutes every 3 hours for his first 4 days. I loved holding him so, so much during that time. He was just this soft, warm bag of bones. I know that sounds gross but it wasn't.

[oregonpachey]

I love it when they are milk drunk and falling asleep and let out a very content sigh. Oh my that is the best.

[kittycatlove]

I loved it when DS fell asleep on my chest as well. He's not a snuggler these days either, so I totally miss those days.

[tardyfortheparty]

Milk drunk and asleep on my chest...the best.

[Willis Jackson]

Jun 20, 2012 20:17:23 GMT -5 oregonpachey said:

I love it when they are milk drunk and falling asleep and let out a very content sigh. Oh my that is the best.

OMG, yes!

[ijack]

Honestly I don't remember much of the normal baby stuff with E - I was in a total fog and didn't experience a lot of it.
With Q it was "laughing" her out and finally getting that time with a brand new baby to touch and hold whenever I wanted

[rootbeerfloat]

Definitely the milk-drunk smile of contentment.

[Mrs.Syntax]

When DD was a really little baby, she would go through a whole variety of facial expressions while she was sleeping. She'd also do crazy stuff with her arms while she was sound asleep, like hold them straight out or in the roller coaster formation above her head. It was so funny to watch her!

[drloretta]

This was my favorite moment:

[hopecounts]

Her post nursing milk coma.
she'd have this totally dazed and happy look on her face like her life was perfect at that moment and snuggle into my shoulder and fall asleep. I loved cuddling her at those times!

[froggy76]

I also loved how she'd fall asleep on our chests. We still try to snuggle with her but she's so squirmy now.

My favorite memory of the NB stage is when she was just a few days old and was laying on DH's chest and got the hiccups. SO CUTE!

[birdmom]

When he would look at me when I was feeding him like I was the best thing ever. Despite all the sleep deprivation, and sometimes not knowing what he needed or wanted, locking eyes with him and seeing him being content was the warmest feeling.

[egishere]

Kangaroo time while in the NICU. It was awesome! I love rocking them now when they are upset but they don't like to lay still anymore.

[vanillacourage]

Quiet moments during middle of the night feedings.

Note the time stamp on this post.

Also- first baby smiles, roaming Target with them in the middle of the day, and BFing sessions that turn into snuggled mid-day naps. Ahhhhhh.

[water*drop]

Jun 21, 2012 2:32:10 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

Quiet moments during middle of the night feedings.

Note the time stamp on this post.

This. Sleep deprivation sucks, but she's so peaceful and sleepy during the middle of the night feedings. Sometimes she lets me get enough sleep to notice that, and then I love it.

Also, she makes the BEST faces. I've also loved watching her start to wake up and notice the world - every day she's a little more alert. It's kind of amazing.

[whitepicketfence]

With DD1, I loved all the snuggling we did in those early days. I have fond memories of holding her while all cuddled up in the recliner until we'd both fall asleep.

With DD2, she had just been born and the nurses were cleaning her off/taking her measurements. DH was over taking pictures of her and she reached over and grabbed on to his hand. I can still see her grasping onto her daddy's finger as if she already knew exactly who he was. It brought tears to my eyes at the time.

[huey]

It's hard to pick just one - the first time our eyes met, snuggles after eating, when she smiles and giggles in her sleep, seeing DH with her, the way she snuggles up against me when we nurse in bed - I love it all!

[zarapipe]

Nursing and falling asleep on me

[jr009j]

When she sees the nipple and starts grinning and giggling, no matter how much she was screaming before.