Mommy & Daddy

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It's amazing how easily Michael and I started referring to ourselves as Mommy and Daddy since I don't think either of us had ever conceived of ourselves as such, even during pregnancy. Being parents is amazing because Jane is so sweet. We also feel tense all the time! Last night, she slept well after her middle-of-the-night feeding, which was a wonderful blessing, but I still couldn't sleep because I kept listening for her. She makes sweet little sounds in her sleep that I haven't gotten used to hearing yet--thinking they might escalate into a cry. We love our little sweetie so much already; it is almost overwhelming to think we are responsible for her (we, who know nothing!). She is so delicate and precious, and we just want to do it right and protect her little self. Michael is amazing--he is a natural baby whisperer, so gentle. I think things have gone pretty smoothly, but I feel like I am sleepwalking a bit. I guess parenting is always trial by fire and learn as you go, and no one can master it ahead of time. I read it described as the greatest experience of both joy and terror you can have, and also the most life-changing event, and it definitely seems true. Because of all that, it is basically beyond comprehension and impossible to put into words. I am in awe of all the people I know who are parents, especially those with multiple children.

Here are some pics of the new Mommy and Daddy. A few of them are from our "celebration breakfast" provided by the hospital.