one baby

by elle on May 18, 2009

I’m so grateful for my life, for Sofia and Emma. They’re healthy and happy babies. I look at them everyday and feel fortunate to have been chosen to care for these beautiful little creatures. However, the days when things are tough I’m so envious of mamas with just one baby. I envy the ability to hang-out, explore, cuddle and carry your baby all day. It’s not fair, that some get to hold their baby and not feel guilty that another is watching -- willing you to play with her. It sucks to then cave in and start playing with the other baby and somehow feel that when you did this the first time it was more fun. This baby is simply getting the “leftovers.”  You’re left feeling disheartened with an inability to fulfill either child’s needs completely.  I was one of those woman that wanted to always wear her baby.  With twins that are a healthy 20+ pounds each, this is practically impossible. Secretly, I get really excited when one of my girls gets up from a nap before the other. Relishing the time I have with just the one. Today, Sofia was up first:

After sneaking Sofia out of the room we had 20 delightful minutes together. She snuggled against me in the sling as we walked around the house investigating each nook n’ cranny.

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1 sol May 19, 2009 at 11:53 am

i love sofia´s outfit in this video.

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2 Jen May 20, 2009 at 10:39 pm

You have no reason to feel guilty! You are doing an excellent job raising your girls, look how happy they are :)

Jen’s last blog post..Tackle It Tuesday 5/19/09

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3 elle May 21, 2009 at 7:43 am

Thanks Jen!!

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4 Golandam Moshirfar May 21, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Khaleh (auntie) is in love . My sofi girl is so adorable. Gosh this is torture I can’t wait until I hold them in my arms and squeeze them, kiss them, and spoil them like crazy.
Love Khaleh Goli

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5 Minnie May 26, 2009 at 2:39 am

Aww, how precious! I love seeing your girls in action. Well, OK, only Sofia, but look at how soundly your other little angel sleeps. Thanks for posting this. This has brought back some great memories of when my two were this little.

Minnie’s last blog post..Think pink…glossy pink

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