Life Pre and Post Baby

A couple weeks ago, Katie asked me to talk about life pre and post baby.  It was great to sit back ad reflect on how my life has changed in the last 9 months and I thought I would share the post here with all of you today.

Remember when E was teeny tiny like the picture above?  Seeing how little and sweet he was reminds me of those early stages and how wonderful and yet overwhelming everything is all of a sudden.  I remember the weeks leading up to Ethan's birth and how ready and anxious I was to meet him!  I was nesting like crazy and had prepared for him as much as possible...I was ready to leave our life behind as a family of two and start our family of three!

Now that we've lived as a family of three for nine months...I have a little perspective.  Life is so much more full now...but let's be honest, it's also a whole lot more complicated!

Before baby, I could get a pedicure, catch a movie, or sleep in until noon.

Now, it's all about coordinating a babysitter if I want to escape and sleep...what's that?!  ;)

Before baby, we would take a short weekend trip to visit friends.

Now, we have friends come to visit us...it's so much easier with baby!

Before baby, I wouldn't think twice about what I wore...neckline, material, you name it.

Now, my only concern is how easy it is to nurse in!

Before baby, I would lunch with friends.

Now, we get together for walks...I call it the stroller brigade!

Before baby, traveling was a breeze.

Now, we have to coordinate the pack 'n play, stroller, carseat, diapers, bottles, toys...you get the picture!

Before baby, bodily functions grossed me out.

Now, pee, poop, spitup, vomit, you name it...it all seems so normal.

Before baby, I used to buy fun clothes for myself.

Now, all I want to do is shop for baby!

Before baby, the holidays were about following family tradition.

Now, they are SO much more fun as we develop new traditions with Ethan.

Before baby, life was so "easy".

Now, life is so worth it.

And last, before baby, I thought I knew what love was all about.

And now, I have a deeper love for this little being than I could ever imagine.  He is truly the light of our lives and I can't imagine life without him.

{photography via artyard}

How has your life changed pre and post baby?

xo natasha

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